Question:
Is everybody's stoma hand sewn?

Hi there! Are all stomas hand sewn, or are there special tools that are used to attach them? Is one way better than the other? Thanks!! Sincerely, Elizabeth    — Binxalways (posted on February 16, 2008)

February 16, 2008
HI IF I REMEMBER RIGHT MY DR.SAID WERE HE WAS REROUTING THAT HE HAND SEWN IT.WITH A WHIPPED STICHE THAT'S WHAT THEY USE WHEN SOWING UP A HORSE SO I UNDERSTOOD IT VERYWELL.WHIP STICHING IS GOING BACK & FORTH. HOPE THIS HELPED LEHIGH
   — lehigh

February 16, 2008
I see youre seeking a revision. Have you considered a revision to the DS? Come to the DS forum here on OH- we have ALOT of RNY to DS revisons. Who needs a pesky old stoma anyway? I chose the DS because I Wanted a surgery that has the least chance of long-term re-gain, is BEST at curing Diabetes (98%+), removes much of the hunger hormone Ghrelin, NO DUMPING, NO MARGINAL ULCERS and NO STOMA / STRICTURES, I chose the Duodenal Switch surgery. Do investigate all the options. I wanted my system to still operate the same which is why I chose to keep my pyloric valve intact with the DS. DuodenalSwitch.com Good luck to you!!!
   — SameButDifferent

February 16, 2008
Hi Elizabeth. I have never heard of a tool around the stoma, the only "around" thing I know if is the lap band. The stoma, to my knowledge, is sewn for adjustment. Hope this helps. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

February 17, 2008
For an RNY they use a Circular stapler to create you pouch out of the top of your stomach and attache it to the second part of the small intestine. The stomach is cut with a laser that seals it and the stiching that is done is to insure it stays sealed during the healing period. I watched the surgery before I had it so I could understand everything that was being done.
   — William (Bill) wmil