In February 2012, I had protocolectomy surgery and recreation of my ileostomy. I've suffered from continuous blockage on a weekly basis for at least 6 months. Needless to say, I assumed it was what I ate. In late June, I finally couldn't take the pain and went to the ER and lo and behold, it was a stricture in my terminal ileum.
Apparently, my terminal ileum was so eroded, the doctor said I probably had this stricture for at least 4 to 6 months. We are so used to dealing with pain and we all dread going to the ER only because of the lack of knowledge the medical staff has when it comes to standard care for ostomy patients.
My message is to listen to the signs of the physical pain and if you think something doesn't seem right, don't wait as I did because the doctor said if I waited any longer, my condition would have led to far more serious issues.
Has anyone experienced something similar and can share their experience or offer any suggestions.
Thank you for listening.
Debra
Apparently, my terminal ileum was so eroded, the doctor said I probably had this stricture for at least 4 to 6 months. We are so used to dealing with pain and we all dread going to the ER only because of the lack of knowledge the medical staff has when it comes to standard care for ostomy patients.
My message is to listen to the signs of the physical pain and if you think something doesn't seem right, don't wait as I did because the doctor said if I waited any longer, my condition would have led to far more serious issues.
Has anyone experienced something similar and can share their experience or offer any suggestions.
Thank you for listening.
Debra