Healthcare Workers' Discomfort with Ostomies: A Widespread Issue?

Hi Idowanna,

I really don't know about colostomies as I have an ileostomy due to UC. Why aren't the docs offering some explanation as to why you are experiencing what you are experiencing? How about seeing another doc, maybe as a second opinion or go directly to the ER with your concerns. The ER doc may be able to offer some information as to why this is occurring three months after surgery. I would bring my chart or any paperwork that I may have too pertaining to output. I may be tempted to use the internet, but it seems I gather the "worst case" information rather than the simple "this could be why" information. Good luck and keep posting. Maybe someone with a colostomy has had a similar experience and will reply. LH

Hello. I am due for a reversal in about 6 months (Stage 3B Rectal Cancer). I am experiencing "phantom dumps", which means things are still working back there. I have gotten used to my "baggage". I see it as I now have baggage to carry around everywhere I go. I named mine Jake.