What is life like after you have a colectomy?

I am worried that my fathers life is going to be more difficult after he has his colectomy.

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He'll remain hospitalized until he has a bowel movement. In the beginning he may not eat solid foods. If he has an ileostomy, his intestine will lead to the outside of the stomach. The stool will be collected in a bag. You'll be shown how to care for the bag.

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Answer by SIDDHU (861)

Yes life after colectomy is certainly going to be difficult as they divert the passage. It is better to keep a nurse and always keep him clean.

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