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Posted 11/7/2012 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
At noon tomorrow I'm having my Proctocolectomy with a permanent end ilesotomy.  What a rough road this has been for 6 years.  Many of my friends and relatives have called, emailed or texted to wish me luck and send their thoughts a prayers. Hard to wrap my head around that this is really happening.  Though I have no doubts about my decision to have this procedure, I'm twisted up with anxiety. 

And it doesn't help that I began a pretty serious bout of cramps and diarreha late last night the kept me in and out of the bathroom until 5:00 this morning.  And I haven't even started my colon cleanse yet !  Oh my, its going to be a rough day.  Maybe it's my body saying  "If you are having doubts.....hopefully you're convinced now."

I also had my placement appointment with the WOC nurse yesterday and am very happy with the stoma placement.  Of course I know that things could change during surgery, but if it goes well, I'll be happy to have the location she chose.

 

So I've got all my liquids handy for today.....popcicles, jello, tea, water.  Books to read and TV to watch.  I'm positioned in my favorite chair with a pillow and blanket and the bathroom is 7 steps way for those mad dashes.  With all my heart and soul, I hate these colon preps......I get so sick from them.  But it's the last one I'll ever have to do.  Good-bye Colon and Rectum......I'll miss the good times.  54 years of dependable pooping, but crap happens and it's time for you to go.  I need to get my life back.

Posted 11/7/2012 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
That's how you get through the prep, just keep saying,last one ever last one ever! I think never having to do another one makes the ileo worth it,lol. Anyway, good luck tomorrow! Make sure your family takes away your texting and facebook privledges untl after the strong stuff wears off:-)
And try to keep in mind your output won't always look and smell like it does at first!
Posted 11/8/2012 3:34 AM (GMT 0)

Good luck to you, desertsun01.

I was counting the days until my surgery as I also had no doubts and actually couldn't wait to re-claim my life.  Through the same surgery you are having, I was able to do that and you will too :-)

I was rejoicing on that last prep knowing I would never have to do another one again...as long as I live.

Keep us updated, okay?

Posted 11/8/2012 3:54 AM (GMT 0)
Congrats on your surgery, and welcome to the "ostomy" side!

My gut did the same thing before surgery - it was rebelling and saying, "If you weren't sure before, you sure as hell are now!!" I had no doubts rolling into the O.R.

If you haven't read this article in the link below yet, you should - it will make you laugh. Start reading at the last paragraph on page one - that's when he starts the Colonoscopy prep, LOL.
www.miamiherald.com/2009/02/11/427603/dave-barry-a-journey-into-my-colon.html

If you're up late again tonight and want some reassuring reading to quell some of your anxieties, feel free to check out my blog post on what the day of surgery was like for me. ronnielee-fightingforit.blogspot.com/2012/10/surgery.html

You should also check out the post right after that one that's all about my post-op inpatient care. Recovery in the hospital was quick and smooth for the most part. I was up and walking the morning after surgery.


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Posted 11/8/2012 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
     Best of luck to you.  I had a total colectomy with end ileo on June 28, 2010 at age 63.  While not a walk in the park, having surgery was the best decision I ever made regarding my health.  I suffered with UP (proctitis) for twelve years and ran the gamut of meds.  I think I do remember you from the UC board, or do I stand corrected?

     I think I lucked out because my surgeon did not require me to do a prep before surgery.  I was SHOCKED shocked   to say the least.  All he told me to do was follow a clear liquid diet for 24 hours pre surgery.  For good measure, I followed a clear liquid diet for 48 hrs.  Everything went well.  Keep us all posted on your recovery.

Posted 11/8/2012 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hope all went well today (or goes well if you haven't had it yet). Keep us posted when you're up to it. Thinking of you.
Posted 11/10/2012 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
I hope all went well! And that your family took away your internet privileges while on the strong pain meds! I was having discussions with my parents after surgery as I wanted my iPhone, but they wouldn't let me have it, haha.

Your life will be so changed - for the better!
Posted 11/10/2012 1:32 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck. Rosemary
Posted 11/10/2012 3:42 PM (GMT 0)
wow! great post. great attitude. hope surgery has gone well. keep us posted x
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