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I am having surgery tomorrow for a recurrence on my liver. They are saying I might need an ileostomy. Has anyone had this and what is it like. Avis

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I woke up from my surgery with an unexpected iliostomy. I was allocated a stoma nurse who showed me how to do everything before I left the hospital and then she visited me at home a few times. Initially I had very sore skin but, once I had the right equipment, it all settled down. It is a little uncomfortable but dooable. It is meant to be temporary but wonder if I will ever be referred for reversal. Hopefully you will not need one - they have to warn you about it just in case. Wishing you good luck, Wendy

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Thank you for your reply. managed to escape the ileostomy as he managed to scrape the tumour off my bowel and diaphragm. Hope all is well with you.

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