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Diagnosis from MRI following hysterectomy with removal of both ovaries

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carla75
carla75

Complex endometriosis with severe fibrosis between the uterus and the sigmoid colon which has doubled back on itself twice.

I have been warned of the possibility of a bowel injury and a possible colostomy [sad]   I am feeling so afraid , anxious an confused.

Please any testimonials , help and advise are most welcomed.

Thank you

Carla

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  • martha79229
    martha79229 carla75

    Posted

    will the colostomy be permanent? what does doubled back mean?
    • carla75
      carla75 martha79229

      Posted

      He told me that intestine is twisted back twice...i really dont know how that happens.. rolleyes

       

  • aitarg35939
    aitarg35939 carla75

    Posted

    I had the last 8-10" of my colon removed at 54, after total hysterectomy at 27. I did not have a colostomy tho I went into surgery knowing that was 50-50.

    Has gastroenterologist said whether there's any way you can help your colon? I ask that suspecting that the answer is no, but it never hurts to ask.

    The 1st words I spoke in recovery room after last surg. were "do I have a colostomy?" I had helped a friend with hers and I feared one for me because I'm allergic to all adhesives (more so to hypoallergenic adhesives!) so I knew that a colostomy would be tantamount to a death sentence for me. But I know several men and women with colstomies and they lead very full lives. There are support groups for those folks, too.

    Have docs suggested surgery?

    Sending you all good thoughts

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