David Richards wrote:
> "M" <m.nospam.pereira@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:95cph.54596$Kh7.43559@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >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.
> >
>
> I agree about speaking with the surgeon, but it is always better to have
> a few details to hand before doing so.
> The small intestine is four times the length of the colon, and seems to
> cross the abdomen conveniently, so I suppose there is a lot more scope
> to switch over an ileostomy by shortening the small intestine a few
> inches.
Thank all of you for your feedback. I will talk to the surgeon, I was
just curious if there was anyone out there who had to have their's
moved. By the way, Michele if you read this, what is your feedback
regarding an eliostomy?
|
