Question:
As a result of surgery has anyone, or do you know of someone who needs a colostomy?

My Bro in law the DR scares me with this all the time. Yes I want to be thin, but the thought of walking around with a bag for the rest of my life is scary.    — robyn R. (posted on May 7, 2002)

May 7, 2002
i m sure no dr not even close..but from what i have read, if this should happen it wouldnt be because of the surgery, it would be in spite of it...jacki
   — Jackiis

May 7, 2002
A colostomy is for the lower part of your intenstines in case they do not work - it is to hold stool. WLS operates on the upper part of the intestine - you have a LOT of feet between the two. i don't see why a WLS patient would need a colostomy even if things went terribly terribly wrong. BTW, if you ever have a choice between a colostomy or death - I think you will find it to be an easy choice.
   — M. A. B.

May 7, 2002
Your Bro-in-law the Dr. doesn't have a clue. I have never heard of anyone having Bariatric surgery needing a colostomy after surgery. Either he is dimwitted, or opposes surgery and is making up reasons why not to have it.
   — Dell H.