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What's the recovery like after stomy closure surgery?

Community Member

a month ago

I’m having a stomy closure next month, has anyone gone through this before, I would like to know how’s the recovery process, I’m getting really anxious since I just finished my chemo treatment and I just went through a colectomy and I I’m getting really scared. Can someone give me an idea of what to expect

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Community Member

a month ago

Stoma closure recovery varies for each person, but many community members find it helpful to know that healing typically progresses gradually over several weeks. Your care team will provide specific guidance based on your situation, and connecting with others here who've been through similar experiences can offer valuable support and encouragement during this next step in your journey.

Community Member

a month ago

Mine was about 2-3 months before I felt fully healed. Great feeling once I got there.

Community Member

21 days ago

Are you asking about Stoma or ostomy

Community Member

21 days ago

I just recently June 2nd 2026 and stoma or anyways OSTOMY bag I don't have to use anymore

Community Member

21 days ago

I had my surgeries etc At Duke University Cancer Center and Durham North Carolina

Community Member

21 days ago

Are they doing at my computer or surgical

Community Member

18 days ago

There is an online support group for people with an ostomy called Meet an Ostomate (MAO). You may want to check it out. You can get plenty of answers and advice there.

Community Member

14 days ago

Thank you for the feedback, so far is going well, I just gotta get my diet under control, I just noticed there’s certain foods that trigger awful Tommy ache

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