I have 5 to 10 BM's. I haven't talked to my doctor about the soreness. It doesn't feel like gas...
On July 25th it will mark 30 days since my surgery...total colectomy no bag. I am still experiencing pain. My stomach feel like someone punched me. The incision areas do not hurt. What could this be?...
Good news the half of Xanax worked. It was mild anxiety. My breathing has improved. I am not tensed. Also, last night I was able to sleep in my bed for 3 hours since June 24th. I have been sleeping...
Thanks for your responses. I do have Xanax to take as needed. I have food allergies and the symptoms memmick an anxiety attack. I also have asthma so I have to rule those things out before I can know...
their surgery? This is new to me and I have been experiencing some form of anxiety. But when I check my oxygen level it reads 97 to 99 percent. Thanks...
Hi Jacki - On June 25th I had a total colectomy for colonic inertia. I pretty much have or shall I say had similar problems. After the surgery the nursing staff woke me up and I said "you're done...
Update: I had a small bowel barium test today which revealed very low grade obstruction. My surgeon does not see any reason to treat. She said it improved since Sunday. Before I spoke to my surgeon I...
Cynthia, I hope to go home tomorrow. It's weird that I have very sharp pain every so often similar to gas pains but no gas comes out. Maybe I should try gas-x or something....
Thanks Rosemary. I plan on going really slow. My doctor reviewed what I have eaten and could not understand why I was having problems. I have a small intestine barium series test scheduled in the...
Yes I had CT scan. This morning I feel better. The pains in my stomach are not as severe and I do not have to ask for pain medication. My nose and throat hurt from the three separate attempts to...
Everything was going smooth. This morning I woke up to severe abdominal pain. Now I sit in the hospital. The nurse tried to insert NG tube and I could not handle it. My throat hurt so bad to a point...
I am being rushed to the hospital for an illeus. Can someone give me some advise. The nurse tried th NG tube twice but I pulled it out...
after surgery? I had total colectomy June 25, 2012. At night my back feel like its breaking. My stomach is swollen and I cannot seem to lay on my back especially on either side. My husband purchased...
My doctor says I have at least five more days in the hospital but no complaints. I rather not rush and have to come back for a problem that was looked over....
I did it! I am 5 days post op. Things are quiet. Doctors don't know how long I will be in the hospital...probably 5 more days because my small intestines is taking its little time to wake up and I...
My doctor just took the folely out so that means a lot of up and down to the toilet. Hopefully no accidents in the future....
Thanks everyone. I am up walking and when I'm not walking I sit up in a chair...no bed. I even doze off in the chair...lol. This morning I got clearance to drink water and have apple juice...that's...
Hello everyone! I had a total colectomy on Monday. It took 5.7 hours. When I came through I asked the doctors if they were done already...lol. Initially I thought 6 hours were long but it went by...
Ladies, words cannot express the gratitude I feel for all of you to share your feelings and experiences. You all are helping me cope. I had three c-sections and gallbladder removal. I just don't know...
Thanks Ladies for sharing. I am beginning to have a little tickle cough don't know if it's mental or from post nasal drip...could be a combo of both. Today I start eating soft foods and begin my prep...
a couple of days before your colon surgery? Mine is coming up on Monday and I am beginning to get nervous. Can someone give me some encouraging words. Thanks!...
Thanks Stephanie. As time gets closer to D Day, I probably will have questions....
My surgeon called and said I will not need a colostomy bag. My surgery for sub-total colectomy is set for June 25th. I am nervous and excited all at the same time. Follow my blog at...
You sound exactly like me. I too have ankylosing spondylitis, asthma and food allergies. I am scheduled for colectomy on June 25th...
My experience with colonic inertia is the fact my colon motility is extremely slow. Without the assistance with enemas, I will not have a bowel movement. I don't even have the sensation or the urge...
Thanks for all the advice. I had all the necessary tests done. From what I see and have experienced, my only option is surgery. If not, I will continue to suffer. Enemas work best as far as...
I meant to say attach small intestines to rectum....
Removal of entire colon. Hopefully attach intestines to rectum....
I have colonic inertia, loopy colon, twisted colon, etc. I am scheduled for surgery at the end of the month. Is it necessary to get a second opinion? What could the doctor tell me different?...
My surgeon said if my rectum is not working I will have a temporary bag until my connection to my anus heals and then go back for the reversal....
I did not do well on the defography test and am awaiting test results for the anal manometry test. The AM is going to determine whether my rectum will have to be removed. I am praying it can stay....
How many bowel movements do you have in a day post surgery?...
Thank you Ladies for your responses. I must admit some stories are a bit scary. I am merely looking for someone who has a similar story as mine. But as I can see we have some things in common but at...
I am scheduled hopefully for my one and only surgery in June and am very nervous. I have colonic inertia over 45 years and my upper right side of my colon is pressing on my liver and my upper left...
One more thing. I am 48 years old and if I put the surgery off I will take the risk of not being able to do surgery in future because heart disease runs in my family. Right now, my heart is in good...
2Much2Bear Thanks for responding. I must admit that I am a bit nervous. This is such a huge surgery and I don't want to regret moving forward. I have always been small in size. Because of the...
That sounds like me. Only shellfish allergies and now a long resume of foods that I used to eat. I am now preparing for colon surgery because my colon does not work the it should. I am suspecting...
I am new. I met with my surgeon today. I have colonic inertia. However, the doctor asked me about hirschsprung disease. I learned that part of my colon is under my left rib and the other side is...