Need help with ileostomy questions?

I had surgery in july 2006 and now it's november 2006, my question is that I went on drinking craze that I don't remember for 8days until I woke up in the ICU. I look down and see this bag and wonder what the hell is this on my stomach. Since that time I continue to ask the surgeon about a second surgery to get my life back. Now days I don't drink anymore,and I need other support from people who may have answers to help me. Will someone tell me something?

YOU鈥橰E NOT ALONE

Right now, there are over a half million people living with ostomies in North America. Each year, there are over 100,000 ostomy operations. And most people are glad they had the surgery.

Ileostomy Facts

An ileostomy is created by bringing a portion of the ileum (small intestine) through an opening in the abdomen. Discharge is fairly constant and watery and contains large amounts of salts and digestive enzymes.

If you want more information and pictures and etc, try any of the links I have posted below.

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