Total Colectomy Part 39

Hi Laura
I'm sorry to read about what you are going through. I think it would be better if you re-posted your story on a new thread / topic that way you will get more views and responses.

My name is also Laura and I had a total colectomy in 2005 for the same problem you are experiencing. My surgery wasn't successful unfortunately as it wasn't only my colon that was the issue it was my rectum too. I was only diagnosed with rectal inertia years after my colectomy and couldn't eat solid food for 7 years nor evacuate normally. I was on bowel washouts up to 3 x per day. I had a neurotransmitter for 7 years to stimulate my pelvic floor nerves and muscles, I did pelvic floor exercises / biofeedback for years but nothing worked. I repeatedly ended up in hosp with small bowel obstructions and I just couldn't handle it anymore. I have just had a ileostomy 5 months ago and haven't looked back. I should have had the op years ago.

Don't be put off by my story, there are 1000's of success stories out there post colectomy, however please make sure they test your rectum for rectal inertia before jumping into having surgery for colonic inertia.

Good luck my dear!!