I went for my first resection appointment with a surgeon after having CD for 25 years. I have severe narrowing in the ileum. I was told since i'm on 6mp and prednisone that I would have to have a temp ostomy for 4 months due to potential healing issues. Have you had a resection while on meds and avoided an ostomy bag or do all surgeons mandate that you be off meds or have the bag? Any help is appreciated. I'm devastated as I wasn't expecting this.