Total Colectomy part 6

I live about 4 1/2 hrs away from Chicago as well in Michigan.

Amira

good luck kelly

The pain had been getting worse.  During the night on Tuesday it woke me up.  I had my dr. appt for 3 on Wed.  I called them and told I was not doing very well, but could not make it till 3.  I doubled over many times.  about 10.30 something broke loose and I started going.  Apple bits (the dried apple type)and water, lots and lots of water.  I have kept doing that since.  The dr. said that it could not be anything mechanical otherwise it would not have cleared like it did.  He is not sure what to do, but we will try many things if need be.  He gave me the choice of Zelnorm or Miralax.  I already have Miralax at home, so I am starting with that.  He did say that my small could probably have a slow transit, but he would not cut any out for that reason alone.

I ate some toast and a small bowl of Cherrios when about 5 minutes later I had this incredible pain right thru the middle, maybe 15 seconds later, I had to go immediatly.

I think I am going to try to cut way back on my intake and try to seriously look what I am eating and try to find what is making things get stuck.  I know pork is one, but I would not think apple bits.

Now my insides seem "bruised" from all the stuff and it hurts.

Annie - I do the same thing and check the rolls, but if I really have to go I would make do somehow even if there is none there.  You can always use your underwear and rinse them out in the sink.

Kelly

Good morning, all!
Kelly, you are really having a rough time! It's been almost
4 months post-op for me and I haven't had trouble like that!
But I am more careful as to what I eat.
Ha-ha, no, I don't think I'd use my underwear and rinse them
out in the sink!!!!!
Hope today is a better one for you.
Annie

Well I have finally been cleared for surgery.  I am getting so excited and nervous at the same time.  I am scheduled for 1 week from today.  I am hopeful that everything is going to work out.  Now I need to go back through all the posts and see what info I need to prepare.

Cheryl - Good luck on your surgery... please stop by if you have any questions or if we can help you with anything!

Kelly - sorry that you have had it rough, but hopefully the miralax will help!

Sorry I havent been around much... school sucks!  Only 11 more weeks of pure hellish torture to go!

Hugs,

Emma

Hi, Kelly,

I basically eat the same things I ate before the surgery.

For breakfast, a glass of oj and a bowl of cereal or

cottage cheese and fruit.  For lunch a sandwich of

pb&j or tuna or cottage cheese & fruit.  For supper a

medium size serving of either chicken, fish or beef with

some sort of potato, veg. and a large salad (which I

eat first).  I don't snack much either.  Before the surgery

my weight was stable at 125 but now it's standing pretty

much at 114.  I'm 5'6 1/2"  so I'm fairly thin.  I don't have

the greatest appetite and have never in my life had to

diet.  I don't have cravings for junk food so that's probably

the big reason why my weight doesn't jump around.  Since the surgery I think it's 114 because everything seems to

run right through me.  I don't drink pop but I do drink

fruit juices.

Hope that answers your question about what I eat

Annie

And what about Patty/Callahan, anyone hear how her surgery went?

Amira

good luck Cheryl!  You'll do great and be soooooooooooooo happy with the results of the surgery -- I promise!  I just saw my surgeon yesterday (8 weeks post op) and he doesn't want to see me again for 8 years!  I'm so happy as I'm sure you will be too.

Amira

Hello,
This is Cathy's daughter. I'm home from college for the weekend. My mom is still in the hostpital and should be due to get out in 2 weeks. She was supposed to be out 3 weeks ago. She is looking better day by day.
She wanted me to give everyone an update. Please pray for her, she really needs to get better and come home. My dad has been very very busy these last few weeks, running the business, work, kids, and everything else by himself. He barely has time to go get groceries. Nana (grandma) is helping out a bunch, yet both of them are always tired and catching up on sleep.
Have a good weekend, I'll check for any message tonight and/or tomorrow morning and let her know what you said.
Thanks,
Tiffany

Hi Tiffany,

Thanks you so much for letting us know how your mom is doing.  We've been so worried, as I'm sure you have been too.  It's good that you're home now spending time with your mom and helping your Dad and Nana out.  I'm sure it's also been very difficult for you.  Just know that everything will be OK very soon.  Please tell your mom that she's in our thoughts and prayers, as you and your family are as well. 

 

Amira

Hello again,
My mom has been told that she should be able to leave the ICU tomorrow. (As long as all goes well tonight) She started eating on Sunday, and nothing has come back up. She seems to be doing a lot better. She is getting her character back and looks good. The nurse figures another week and a half until she will be able to go home and rest.
Tiffany