The stoma saga continues .........

[Eriksendi]

After my last post re bloating, I went to see the stoma team. They tried to irrigate the stoma but it ended up coming out of the wrong hole!!!! ( basically in the car park in my trousers, I can see the funny side now but not then!!!!!!). They spoke to the consultant and arranged for me to go into my local hospital the next day.

I spent yesterday in hospital having examinations and tests. Partial blockage caused by scar tissue, hernia and a narrowing of the stoma. no perforations or obstructions which was good news. I had suppositories which stilllonly cleared my other end, not the bag. Was then given the dreaded gastagraphin. I didn’t realise how terrible it tasted but it did the trick. Re-xrayed and all working now. I’ve been referred back to consultant - reversal looming I think.

What an amazing service from the NHS and in particular my stoma team who are brilliant x x

[Solange]

Oh dear, what a horrid experience, you poor thing. Do hope things go more smoothly now and you have no more problems with blockages. Fingers crossed.

Sending love and best wishes, Solange xx😊

[LittleSan]

What a rotten time but glad you've got a good team on your side. Xx

[Seasun36-uk]

So pleased it’s been sorted....and so good to hear about your good care. Lxx

[Lyndy]

Oh well done for getting through this...can’t have been a barrel of laughs...XX