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Posted 8/16/2018 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
Well I had my third surgery take down last Wednesday all went well. I was released Sunday and felt so much better then my last two surgeries. Tuesday evening out of nowhere I started suffering from server pain across my stomach and I had chills. Called 911 they got me to the hospital and I was connected to and IV and given pain meds. My temperature increased over the next few hours to 102.5 I was loaded up with antibiotics and given a room at 2 am. More antibiotics in the morning and now they want to monitor me for the next few days. The CT scan showed small air pockets left over from the surgery the surgeon thinks one may have popped with pus and caused an infection.
Has anyone experienced any problems with their take down surgery?
Posted 8/16/2018 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
I did not, but we've seen a lot of stories of different issues after surgery. Even though the takedown is relatively quick and easy compared to the other steps, it's still surgery, and there are always risks. I am so sorry you're dealing with an infection. It's good you went to the hospital right away. Hope long are they keeping you?
Posted 8/16/2018 10:25 AM (GMT 0)
Notsosicklygirl think they said a few days . I want to try eating again that day when I went in by ambulance was the first day I ate solid meal . Before that I was only eating toast with humus or a banana and yogurt. So I was going to ask for solid foods today once the doctors and residents come in this morning.
Posted 8/16/2018 12:40 PM (GMT 0)
I had a small abscess after my takedown. It took a while to develope, I had an intermittent fever and pain. It didn’t show up on a CT scan for 4 days.

After they found the abscess they gave me antibiotics and I was feeling much better in about 3 days. I went home with oral antibiotics for another 10 days.
Posted 8/18/2018 4:05 AM (GMT 0)
Released today from the hospital. Trying to take it easy, still suffering from mild pain yet nothing like before. Had my first medium size meal today and no problems. For the longest time I regretted having these surgeries but today for the first time in a long time I am truly happy and thankful for my J pouch and feeling normal to just sit and go to the bathroom like I did before.
Posted 8/18/2018 5:15 AM (GMT 0)
Happy to hear you were treated quickly and now at home recovering.

Take care,
q
Posted 8/18/2018 12:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Valli, I hope you’re better today! I’m sure that was scary!! Get stronger and I’m glad you are back home.
Posted 8/18/2018 1:28 PM (GMT 0)
Oh Valli it's not always easy isn't it. I'm happy your doing better now. My mind is programmed that all these surgeries will make our quality of life better. Only issue is thinking it and actually going thru it are two diff things. Down deep I know it is the right decision for us all. I go in Monday for barium enema and they keep me overnight for Tuesday surgery. Very happy it's coming to the end(that's a joke). Valli is Stoma hole stitched or left open??
Posted 8/18/2018 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, wow, Valli - I am glad you got medical help quickly. I hope you have smooth sailing from now on!
Posted 8/18/2018 6:56 PM (GMT 0)

valli1234 said...
Released today from the hospital. Trying to take it easy, still suffering from mild pain yet nothing like before. Had my first medium size meal today and no problems. For the longest time I regretted having these surgeries but today for the first time in a long time I am truly happy and thankful for my J pouch and feeling normal to just sit and go to the bathroom like I did before.


That's great news! I hate to hear you felt like you regretted it, but really, in my case and probably a lot of other folks, we didn't have much of an option. It was either, do something, or keep pumping our bodies full of drugs and still spend 20 out of 24 hours a day on the can. I didn't want to have surgery. It was my #1 fear and the last thing I wanted, and there are days I have a lot of trips, and I don't love it, but my worst day, is still a lot better than my best day with UC. I love the freedom of not needing drugs. I never hit my medical deductible, I don't need drugs, don't need monitoring. it's very liberating. I love the idea that I could take off to another country, or travel for work or pleasure on a whim. I could take off to the beach right now... I like feeling like I am no longer a slave to an illness. I really feel bad for people who deal with chronic illness, but I am thankful I don't consider myself ill anymore, though I am still tired a lot... but I was long before UC.
Posted 8/18/2018 8:11 PM (GMT 0)
So glad things are going better for you. May you continue to recover smoothly.
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