bowel resection ? - Bowel Disorders Message Board

troyt951 · 12-11-2008, 10:48 PM

Is it possible to have multiple bowel resections or are you stuck w/ colostomy forever if you have to get another surgery done?

auntjudyg · 12-12-2008, 10:12 AM

People have had multiple bowel resections. (And I know of people who have had more than two.) It depends how much has been taken out and how much needs to be taken out.

Best wishes.

anoisisaris · 12-12-2008, 06:37 PM

I think you mean can you have a reversible colostomy? If the tumour is high in the colon the colostomy can be reversed (usually after a year). If (like mine) it is in the rectum you will have a permanent colostomy. Good luck!

peacefrog · 12-26-2008, 03:38 PM

Great question. I've worried about this alot. I had 6 inches removed and I think I recall the surgeon saying he could take more but only once more.(pain meds seem to have left me with some confused memories) I had temp colostomy for 3 months and had it reversed 2 years ago. I'm having some issues again and am afraid to have it checked.

greg1x · 12-27-2008, 02:20 PM

Specifics ? Why do you need a bowel resection ? A colostomy may not even be needed. And yes, at times a reversible(temporary) colosotomy is done.
Greg

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Originally Posted by troyt951

Is it possible to have multiple bowel resections or are you stuck w/ colostomy forever if you have to get another surgery done?