? On proctocolectomy. Is it safe to operate while n a flare up

rita5287

Regular Member

Joined : Feb 2010

Posts : 42

Posted 5/20/2011 7:17 PM (GMT 0)

I'm finally going to have surgery nxt week at USC med center in Los Angeles ca. I just got out of the hospital may7 cuz of my UC was acting up then came home wen bleeding stopped. And now I'm n a flare up again. And have surgery nxt week. Is it safe to operate while n a flare up??
I'm nervous about surgery but so ready to b cured. UC has ruined the past 2 yrs of my life. I'm 26 n just want to live. To leave my house with out worrying if I'ma poo myself!! Any helpful tips for before n after surgery r welcomed n appreciated. God bless u all!!

songlady

Veteran Member

Joined : Aug 2009

Posts : 3840

Posted 5/20/2011 7:23 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Rita -
I hope the surgery gives you your life back! That's what I hear from so many.

If you don't get many hits on here, you might want to ask your question on the Ostomy forum. There are probably more folks there who might know the answer.....

tryingtokeepmyheadup

Regular Member

Joined : Nov 2010

Posts : 215

Posted 5/21/2011 4:02 AM (GMT 0)

I've been flaring for a year and I'm in really rough shape. Surgery scheduled 6/8... Let's hope we do ok despite our condition! I was told if I am too rough, the surgeon will do 3 steps instead of 2. Oh, and I get to skip the colon prep so something good is coming out of this flaring!

summerstorm

Veteran Member

Joined : Aug 2006

Posts : 6575

Posted 5/21/2011 7:04 AM (GMT 0)

Its better to do surgery when healthy but that doesn't happen much. Seems like this is planned which is better than emergency. Having it while flaring just means recovery will be harder. I had mine while flaring,most of us did. Its not a fun surgery or a fun recovery but its so worth it! I do whatever I want whenever I want! Good luck!

suebear

Veteran Member

Joined : Feb 2006

Posts : 5698

Posted 5/21/2011 1:16 PM (GMT 0)

Most have surgery when they are sick as most people don't want surgery and put it off. Don't worry about it. I had my surgery at USC Norris Hospital 10 years ago and am fine. Who is your surgeon, Ault?

Sue

Clicky

Regular Member

Joined : May 2008

Posts : 166

Posted 5/22/2011 5:03 AM (GMT 0)

I was in a flare on a high dose of prednisone and did just fine :)

✚ New Topic ✚ Reply