has anyone had a revision of their stoma ? I just had permanent Illeo on January 15th and my stoma is flushed to the skin so doc says probably needs to be revised in a few months. Heard it's not major but was wondering if anyone has experienced this.
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Never had a revision but you do want it out further. Wonder why they didn't have it out further the first time is the question. Just wondering.
Less skin issues If it is out further. Well worth it. Mine sticks out at least an inch and works like a charm!
Richard.
Sometimes stomas retract when they mature if they don't heal right. It happens. Best to get it fixed or you'll never get a good seal with your appliance. For a temporary ileo they let it ride and you just deal with it, but not with a permanent one.
Jan 
Thanks guys. The reason was I had so much scar tissue and it was a hard surgery excising the pouch etc she couldn't pull the bowel any further so hence revision. She's one of the best in Canada so was comfortable with the explanation.
Lynn