I know people who have had to have their ileostomy moved from the right
side
to the left because of hernias etc, but haven't heard of the other way
round, doesn't mean it can't necessarily be done though, I think the best
person to speak to would be your surgeon.
BTW, having an ileostomy isn't all that bad, it would just take some
adjusting, the same way as you adjusted when you first had your colostomy
done.
Michele
ileo May 2002 due to Crohn's dx'd in 1996
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"4myson" <Islanders2269@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>I currently have a left sided colostomy. I was considering changing to
> an eliostomy until I got some negative feedback. My question is: Does
> anyone know if a left sided colostomy can be switched to the right
> side? I know I could find out from my surgeon but, I am more
> comfortable talking to you all since you have a little more experience.
> I was told I cannot keep my colostomy on the left side because of my
> extremely large hernia. Any help anyone can give me would be great.
> Best wishes to all.
>
> AnnMarie
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