If you have a temporary ileostomy, how long the colon be diverted for?

NostraHistoria

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Posted 8/25/2010 3:04 AM (GMT 0)

I have a temporary diverting ileostomy, and I want to keep it for around 6 years. Anyone know if it is possible? Is there a limit on how long you can have it diverted?

Equestrian Mom

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Posted 8/25/2010 2:06 PM (GMT 0)

Why six years?

I had mine for about 8 years before I had my proctocolectomy...I am pretty sure you can have it as long as you want!

NostraHistoria

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Posted 8/26/2010 2:39 AM (GMT 0)

Nice. I had a bad CD episode in the last two years: 17 weeks in the hospital, 2 surgeries, and one surgery upcoming. Never again.

gfkak

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Posted 8/26/2010 12:18 PM (GMT 0)

my doc said that after 10 years they like to either reverse it or make it permanent as it can give you a greater risk of getting cancer if you dont.

Equestrian Mom

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Posted 8/26/2010 1:16 PM (GMT 0)

If you do keep it (and have your colon/rectum) make sure you have a colonoscopy every year!

NostraHistoria

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Posted 8/26/2010 1:29 PM (GMT 0)

I wonder why you would be prone to get cancer if you have it diverted? An odd thing is that my rectum got worse after the ileostomy???

Chasblah

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Posted 8/28/2010 12:44 AM (GMT 0)

I don't think you are more prone to getting cancer, it's just that it could very easily go undetected, since you are not having regular bm's and screenings, etc.

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