Colostomy bleeding

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eibod
eibod CSN Member Posts: 160
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Drs are at last going to try and do something to help husbands constant bleeding. They will do a "colostomy revision" next week. Hopefully this will help. He is at least
encouraged to think it can be improved.

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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #2
    Hiya' Brenda
    I do hope all goes well....I cannot imagine how difficult this must be for both you and he. Your husband sounds very strong and having some encouragement = hope. And hope keeps you in the fight.

    All the best and we look forward to hearing that things have turned around for the better.

    -Craig
  • John23
    John23 CSN Member Posts: 2,121 Member
    #3
    eibod -

    Please make sure you speak with the surgeon and ostomy nurse
    prior to the surgery, and have the best spot for a stoma clearly
    marked prior to surgery!

    That step is all too often overlooked, and can make conditions
    after surgery living hell.

    The WOCN (wound ostomy continence nurse) will help locate
    the best possible spot for the stoma. They often will provide an
    appliance and apply it prior to surgery, to insure the location is
    where it is the best for the patient.

    It usually takes at least 6 months for the new stoma and the
    surrounding area to "settle in". During that period, you will likely
    experience leaks, etc, and it will take time to resolve, so don't
    fret the small poops....

    Best wishes to you both.

    John
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #4
    Good!
    Praying that will do the trick!

    *hugs*
    Gail

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