CancerCompass message board discussion started by Musiclover on 12/18/2006 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,8337,0.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My friend had a temporary iliostomy when he had rectal surgery in Feb.'06.  At the time the goal was to reverse it but since he has developed mets in the liver and lungs.  He is inoperable - there are too many lesions.  I don' t know if he'll ever be able to get a reversal.  Doesn't the iliostomy create dehydration from the extra fluid loss?  What is the longest anyone out there has had one.  Thanks! Musiclover Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT There are many people who live their entire lives with an ileostomy.  Some need them as early as birth or early childhood.  It is possible to lead a long, productive life with one.  However, it is important to stay hydrated and drink lots of fluids. Lizzie78 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT