Hi all,
I've been lurking on this group for a week or so. I've had major digestive
issues for a long time which are looking like probable Crohn's disease. I
am
seeing a Gastroenterologist in a few weeks to get scoped all the way
through
for a conclusive diagnosis.
If I do turn out to have an IBD, I am at the point of asking for a
permanent
ileostomy straight away. I am allergic to sulfa drugs, don't react well to
Prednisone, and I have been sick, tired, dizzy, and miserable for so long
that it would be sweet relief to just be able to eat like a normal person
and not carry immodium absolutely everywhere. I know IBD sufferers with
and
without ostomies so I've seen both sides (second-hand), and been told what
a
blessing an ostomy can be for the right candidate.
Does anybody have any advice or experiences asking for an elective ostomy
surgery? Will the doc think I'm a whack-job or refuse, even though
ostomies
typically improve quality of life for IBD sufferers dramatically? Is he
likely to counsel me about my options and accept my request? I've been
told
that it's considered a last option by many GIs and I'm wondering if they
tend to resist it or if it's usually the patient resisting.
All of your input is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
cms
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