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Posted 2/21/2008 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much, Peggy! I appreciate it. :)
Posted 2/21/2008 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Peggy! I hope everythind does go well. I asked for a new digestive system for my birthday about four months ago, I guess i'm getting afterall!! YAY!
Posted 2/24/2008 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hey I have a question, I am having the subcolectomy. I read on here that sometimes that doesn't work out very well. That some people have to go back into surgery to get a total colectomy? Is this true?
Posted 2/24/2008 6:44 AM (GMT 0)
It's really according to why you're having it done in the first place. People with CI who have a partial done sometimes have to go back to have a total done.
Posted 2/28/2008 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone heard of or had a subcuticular stitch done on their incision? This is what will I will have (rather than staples)... If you've had this type of stitch, did it leave much scarring?
Posted 2/28/2008 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
You're going to have a scar either way, but subcuticular suturing gives you a better chance at a less noticable scar. But if you're prone to keloids, no matter what type of closing is done, you'll have a scar.

Posted 3/9/2008 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
Almost time, just checking in to see how Mom2 is holding up. Are you nervous yet, I'm freakin out! And I was wondering how SubcolectomyhereIcome was. Haven't seen you on here very much. I can't believe my surgery is less than a week away! AH!
Posted 3/9/2008 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
I am really really nervous...I am starting to think about all the bad things that can happen.  Are you going to try to post as soon as you get out?  Do you want me email? 

Did you ask your doc how long it will be till you can eat solids again? 

I live in PA, where do you live?

Wishing you less worry and a good nights sleep ;)

Posted 3/12/2008 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
samlitcher and mom2sophia, GOOD LUCK on your surgeries! I'm sure you both will do fine. PLEASE keep me updated on how things go!!
Posted 3/13/2008 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
Also... mom2sophia and samlitcher, what has your prep been like? They need to completely clean you out, right?
Posted 3/13/2008 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
I start my prep the day before.  I have to drink the gallon of golytely, 20 mgs of Reglan, and gas x.  Not looking forward to drinking that nasty stuff.

Posted 3/13/2008 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck Sam....how are you feeling today?
Posted 3/14/2008 6:53 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, I have a question and hoping someone had had same problem. I had tc in Jan 05 .I weighed 110 when i had it, my normal weight and i keep gaining weight. I weigh 145 now and feel like im gonna pop open.I have seen where everyone lost weight , has anyone gained.And wonder if its normal to gain. any advice plzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 3/16/2008 10:23 PM (GMT 0)
I wish I could help, but unfortunately, I have no clue what may have caused that. Have you asked your doctor?
Posted 4/26/2008 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
samlitcher and mom2sophia... I take it you had your surgery. I'm dying to know... HOW DID IT GO?

Mine is June 13th and I can't wait... But I am a bit nervous!
Posted 4/26/2008 1:29 PM (GMT 0)
Doing wonderful!!!! Sam hasn't posted on the boards since her surgery, I was wondering how she was doing myself.  I have posted under the TC forum a lot, so you can read thru them...to summarize, it was hard the first two weeks, but now I am doing great and have my life back!!!
Posted 4/26/2008 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
I am SO, SO glad to hear that!! I will definitely check out the TC forum... Any advice or thoughts you may have are greatly appreciated. Mine's in June. :)

Take care!
Posted 4/27/2008 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
Advice....walk, walk, walk.  My intestines took forever to wake up, hence the reason I ended up with a small bowel obstruction 4 days after I was d/c.  If you can, ask for a private room...helped me heal/relax quicker...it was only $30 extra a day.  Listen to your body and rest when you need to.  If you don't like a nurse that is taking care of you, ask for a different nurse, bring your own nonskid socks, when you get home, make sure you push the fluids and start somewhat solids, otherwise, you won't poop. 
Posted 4/27/2008 9:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

    I haven't posted for a long time.  Trying to play the middle person between my GI and my surgeon.  Surgery date is set for May 16th.  I will have a sub-total with about a 1/2 of my sigmoid colon still there, I hope.  The surgeon says it HAS to be open surgery.  I guess the scar will be unbelieveable.  He said it is going to be really open.  I am scared for a couple of things.  I have severe sleep apena.  I am also a LOT older than a lot of you.  I have gone out and bought jello, jello pudding, mashed potatos and soup.  Does that sound right?  The surgeon says it there will be himself and another surgeon working on me... 4 to 8 hours.  I wish I was given the choice of a lap.  Although I am "middle-age"  I really don't want an ugly scar.  I have been reading about the "plastic close".  I think I will give my surgeon a call tomorrow.  So much to try and digest.  To all of you that have had the surgery,  congratulations on your recovery.  Hopefully I will be amongst you trying to help others like you do in a few months.  Thanks for listening.  Just had to post where people understand.   stormy

Posted 4/27/2008 10:47 PM (GMT 0)

Stormy

I'm thinking that his choice of an open procedure is because of your sleep apnea. Laparoscopic surgery takes longer and with sleep apnea, the quicker you're done the better.

Posted 4/27/2008 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thank Irish Mom. I appreciate your reply. There are many things that "weren't explained. BTW, love your name. I am ScotchIrish. We are tough. I do wish I was a little younger. But.. that is why I am having the procedure done now. I don't want to be any older. I am sure I will be posting a lot during my recovery, since I won't be able to do much else for a while. Bring it awwwnnnn!!! I am ready.

SubtotalhereIcome, geez, I have to wait 3 weeks. I can't imagine waiting til June. But from what I have read, most say they are soooooooooooooo glad they had the surgery. Gee, a life without laxatives???? What a WONDERFUL thought!!!!

To those that have already have surgery, again thank you for your valuable imput. For those of you that are facing surgery, you are in my thoughts and prayers. stormy
Posted 5/2/2008 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
Best of luck, Stormy!! Wow... It sure is coming up. Please be sure to post on here when you feel up to it and let me know how it goes! I too am worried about the scar... My surgeon said he won't know til the day of if he will do it laparoscopically. I'm hoping I won't have to wake up to four LONG scars! Too bad it's bathing suit season right around the time of our surgeries, right? :) Anyway, good luck. I'm sure it will be SO worth it!
Posted 5/2/2008 10:47 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Stormy

I want to wish you well in your procedure. Can you tell me why you are having this surgery??  Is because of slow transit constipation?  And can you also tell me why they are leaving some of the colon behind?? I am from UK and the USA seem to sort things out a lot quicker.

I will be watching these posts and cant wait to hear about your recovery.  Also SubColectomyhereiCome - I would also like to wish you well too for your operation in June...

I have had a sigmoid resection, and the scar is about 4.5 inches long below my belly button and it was a neat closure - like glue - never even knew such a thing existed..  hopefully they wont have to make your opening bigger than that...

love Karen xx

Posted 5/2/2008 2:50 PM (GMT 0)

Stormy

Best thing to do is to write down any questions you have and take them to your next appointment. I did that during my cancer treatment and it really helped.

I had my surgery back in September, but I'm still having issues. I just had a hernia repair done on Tuesday, so I'll be home for a couple of weeks.

My mom's side of the family is also Scotch/Irish. Hubby's side is full Irish. It's kind of funny because we have a very Irish last name, so I figured that my father-in-laws side would be the heavy Irish side. I got interested in geneology and found out that my mother-in-laws parents were from Northern Ireland and that one of her brothers was actually adopted from Ireland. My husband never even knew that.

Posted 5/3/2008 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, i am new on board so to speak. I had a Motility test that I had to go back on the 9th day. I flunked all the tests they did. I am to go to my surgeon in July to set up surgery for a colectomy. Advise please sad
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