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Surgery consultation - ileostomy questions

Hi I am going to have a consultation with a surgeon tomorrow about having a illiostomy and was wondering if anyone who has experienced this thought of any questions I should ask? Feeling very nervous about it all!
 
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DJW

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Hi Gayle. I'd want to know what's being removed? Is it permanent or temporary? What does recovery look like? Will you have a pain pump or an epidural? (I had an epidural a couple times-worked great). Nerves are understandable. Any restrictions after surgery?
Hope this helps. Please ask more question if you have any.
 
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