Today I found out my mystery after-surgery back pain is not being caused by my kidneys. I will get a cat scan on Tuesday. If that is clear they are just going to let it go. Chalk it up to being a...
Amey- I never really thought of a nerve test, that might be something I could look into. I have gone the chiropractic route of treating the pain for the last two months and it hasn't helped at all....
Hello! It's been a few months since I have posted, we didn't have internet for awhile, but I wanted to see how everyone was. STUCK, RESA and PHYLIS and anyone else I have forgotten i'm sorry. I am...
"The Rod" did not disappoint! We had really good seats so I did not have to stand the whole time. I was pretty tired the next day though. I ate some junk food too that may not have been a good idea...
I also am 22 years old and just had my entire colon removed. I have no other issues. I am a seemingly healthy normal girl. Not overweight, not someone you would look at and think, "wow, she's...
Hello Everyone, I been having internet issues lately and just haven't been on. Everything is going good though. No more episodes. Just puttin' along. Getting a little bored. My mind is going going...
Hello everyone, everything went really good at the doctor. He couldn't find anything wrong with me and said everything was normal if not better than normal. My incisions looked really good, he said I...
Gogently- The incisions look like they are almost all healed up, no problems there. My doc told me to stay active and avoid napping. But, that I was being too active before. Oh lord! You may have...
Hello, I am not doing good right now. I had to go to the ER last night. Yesterday I woke in a lot of pain, i thought if I ignored it and took some vicodin and went on with my day it would go away. It...
STUCK, actually it will only be three weeks on Wednesday since surgery. I was just curious how long the bloating lasts. What was usual for others. You know how good the doctors and surgeons are with...
Due to religious reasons I cannot accept blood and it was no problem. They didn't even have a blood supply just in case. It is so rare with this surgery. I wouldn't worry about it. Seriously. My...
Surviving- I am still having body temperature problems two weeks after surgery. Usually I'm really hot. Like really really hot, like my face and arms are burning. Then I'll be normal for awhile, then...
Alright, I finally had my bad day! Saturday I thought I was going to die! My lower back ached and ached all day and no amount of vicodin was fixing that. I had managed to avoid vicodin up 'till this...
Gogently, I am already up to soft stools now. I only go like 3-5x a day, which is normal, but I thought for sure i'd be one of the ones who got stuck with going like every five minutes. This is all...
I am also having a bit of a body temperature problem. I'm always hot. I was pretty hot blooded before, but it's really crazy now. I haven't had a fever this whole time though. Just strange I guess....
Howdy- Well I am halfway home tonight! We stay the night in Fairfield because I get car sick in about 10 seconds. Not from the surgery, this is normal for me. :P I was in the hospital for 6 days, 5...
My surgery is in 4 days! I am having a hard time getting things cleansed. Nothing wants to move. I cannot take golightly or osmoprep because I just throw it all up. Any suggestions? I see why my...
KLH- I too am having problems with bacterial overgrowth. I just finished my ten days on the awful Xifaxin today. My insurance wouldn't cover the whole prescription, $300 to feel worse everyday! Plus,...
I talked to my surgeon about it when we met last, since he is the one who will be filling out my paperwork for disability, he said at first he will fill out for six weeks and then go from there. He...
KLH & Savanared, What are somethings that are good to eat when I first come home, what did settle well with you? I know everyone is different, but I could really use some suggestions. Basically all...
Resa- Thankfully I am all done with my testing! I don't think I could taken much more proding, physically or emotionally. :( That suck about your insurance not covering biofeedback! I saw how much it...
I went to the surgeon today and my surgery date is Feb 14th! They wanted to do next Wednesday! I told them no, I just started some antibitocis for bacterial overgrowth and I want to finish them (10...
Did the migraines go away or get any better with colectomy in anyones experience? I'm just curious if there is any link....
Gogently, What is an NG tube?...
Gogently, Thank you and good luck at your surgery!...
Gogently, Yesterday I was so exstatic when I asked the doctor if all the testing was over and they responded with a yes and that all the waiting was over and everything will move really quickly now....
Gogently, I have done what seems like a million tests! I have had two colonoscopies, sitz marker, endoscopy, antroduodenal motility, colonic motility, anal rectal manometry, breath hydrogen, and I...
I was just thinking because I work in a busy cafe, If I'm having to poo 20x a day, I may need more time off work if you know what I mean. I can't be having the runs in the food business! :nono: Plus,...
Anyone have to deal with getting state disability after total colectomy? How long did your doctor put you out for on the form? After surgery, how long did some of you stay off of work for? I got an...
So I know there's like five hundred posts that already says this, but damn, I am so glad I found this site! It's just amazing (and a little sad) to see that there are other people that all they...
What hoops did they make you jump through prior to surgery? I have not yet gotten my surgery date and I pray that I just finished my last set of tests. I have a follow-up thursday to the tests I just...
Phyllis B, I too have colonic intertia and am going to have a total colectomy. I go in this wednesday for some final testing on my small intestines. I have not had my appointment with the surgeon yet...
I hear a lot of people saying they are drug free after they recover from their surgeries. I really hope that for myself. That is been a real struggle for me lately - DRUG SIDE EFFECTS They suck!...
KLH, I have a problem with potassium right now. I am constantly having to go to the ER for it. I was just there this last Wednesday in fact for that. I wonder if I will have a problem with that when...
Doesn't look like you need another response but, here goes anyway- I've been on Topamax 200mg a day for almost a year. I was getting a migraine nearly everyday. I'm not talking about a bad headache...
This is what I think it's called: "ileorectal anastomosis (a straight hookup - often used to be called "the pull-thru"). As she has her rectum, she doesn't need a J pouch." I found that on another...
Thank you for the response. I really appreciate your input on the natural cures, that is exactly how I am feeling right now. Just today I was practically in tears due to phone calls from my family...
I am 22 years old and am facing a total colectomy for colonic inertia. Pretty much I have exhausted all my other treatments options and this is my last one. I'm about to go in for the tests to see if...
P.S. I ask because I could hardly find any opinions on it out there, the few I did find were bad. Just looking for more. I hate being the guinea pig for new prescriptions, and I thought Zelnorm was...
My motility specialist just prescribed it to me, it's only been out since February 2006 and i've not heard anything good about it. Anyone?...