My advice is KISS keep it simple stupid J You don’t mention how old you are, but whenever possible a avoid operations. As a fairly high quad, anytime you have to go under anesthesia you run the risk of an emergency tracheotomy.
Google colostomy and you’ll get lots of information. If you’re having lots of trouble with your bowel program, just ask this informative list, and someone will probably have some good advice for you. It’s definitely a major surgery, and in the end run only your gastroenterologist will be the one to contact and see if this is necessary for your case. Good luck Joan C4 Reno Nevada From: Alice [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 10:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [QUAD-L] colostomy This is Mike, C-5, 31/2 years. I live in a convescent home and had to go to the hospital 3 days ago in case I went into DR. One of the nurses asked if I had ever considered a colostomy to handle my bowel care. What are the pros and cons on this procedure? Thanks No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1322 - Release Date: 3/9/2008 12:17 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1322 - Release Date: 3/9/2008 12:17 PM
