As far as avoiding the NG tube.... One must first understand what it is used for (I had no idea at first). Following an extremely detailed explanation from both my doctor and nurse, i can summarize -...
Thank you for your responses Sue and Ash! I will visit the j-pouch board - sounds helpful. As for the pain - it is getting better now that I am taking Soma, prescribed today. My surgeon called me...
Hello all, New to the forum - found that I could already be helpful for others. However, I am in the following condition currently: Complete colon removal and j-pouch formation surgery September...
All, I am looking for answers as well, however, I am in a position to advise on some steps of your procedures. I am home now after the final surgery last week to take-down. I went 4 months with the...
The ads suck on this page as you say. I will never have a tummy like to one on the girl with the blue shorties, unless the show that 12-inch scar and the new 5-inch scar where my stoma was....
The enema testing is really not too bad. Let me compare the barium enema with the two cold-water enema's I had just prior to my take-down surgery last week. If performed slowly and correctly, the...
One More Thing, You said that your parents are having you stay with them during recovery? Make sure that you have lots of water and gatorade on hand. I also enjoyed plain saltine crackers all of the...
Ash - All great suggestions leading up to the surgery and following. I was just in and out last weekend (4 days) for the ileoanal takedown. I waited 4-5 months rather than the recommended 2 and...
I browsed through this thread rather quickly... The CN who assisted me had some really great suggestions for my bag leakage since I had an unusual stoma. The convex seal with the waist strap...