your mom!! It isn't unusual that the amount of food one eats after surgery is small. I'm glad to hear she does have an appetite though. Have they determined if the tumor is cancer? My thoughts are...
LIZZIE - I too have slowed down since surgery (11-09-06) and take Miralax daily. I think that all of us who've slowed down begin to worry life is going to go back to it was prior to surgery. In...
KRISTA - I'm sorry to hear you're still playing the waiting game and for things to wake up for Takera. Your daughter has sure been thru a lot in her short little life. I'm sure that because of the...
I'm so sorry to hear several of you're having the problems you're having. You're in my thoughts. I too have had a few problems post-op, but nothing like these. I did slow down considerably and now...
Sbryan - Thank you for your response - it's greatly appreciated. I also had other symptoms besides body aches - my breasts became sore and tender, along with anxiety. joinery - Thank you as well for...
KRISTA - I know all too well the surgery taking longer than they expected. My surgery took eight and a half hours and was done laparoscopic. The original time frame was three to three and a half...
KRISTA/BOOKA - I'm hoping things finished up well last night for Takera. I hope she isn't feeling too bad today - her poor little body has been thru so much. I truly believe you made the right...
BOOKA/KRISTA - I'm happy to hear they've moved your daughter's surgery up. Poor little sweetie - she has to be miserable!!! I do pray that all goes well with all the pre-op things she has to go...
BOOKA - I'm sorry for the delay in getting back with you. Thank you for answering my question regarding your daughters other procedure. I will admit that I do at times have bloating and cramping,...
GABBS - Thank you!!...
MIMI - My heart goes out to you!! I'm one of those who suffered with chronic constipation my entire life - from a baby until I was 43 years old. Like you I was lucky IF I had a bowel movement once a...
Hello, I've been having body aches/flu like symptoms ever since my GI prescribed Reglan. I have stopped taking it - I've only been on it for about a month. Just wondering if anyone else experienced...
TERRI - Thanks for the info - it's greatly appreciated!!!!...
TERRI - My GI didn't state reflux, however, I sometimes experience it at night. It's not an every night thing, THANKFULLY, however when it does hit it's AWFUL!! For the time being, until I see the...
TERRI You're more than welcome. I'm always interested in my friends here. Boy, I sure hope your son doesn't have any flares too!! That's really sad about that girl - but more sad for you guys. I...
IRISH/TERRI - Thanks for the updates!! It sounds as though things went well with the surgery which is nice to hear - now just learn to take it easy per "doctor's instructions" LOL!!! WOW - that's...
Hi Angie - Boy, we sure do sound a lot alike. I've also had a bleeding ulcer. It sounds like the only difference between the two of us is I've never had a hyenal (sp) hernia. I hope better news for...
ANGIE - I'm happy to hear you went to the ER!!! However, sorry to hear they aren't giving you a clue as to what could be the problem. I sure hope there isn't more damage to your liver than they...
ENPOINTE/DENISE - I'm so sorry to hear about your ER visit, however, thankful they found the cause of your pain. I hope you're feeling better today, both physical and mental. It's a great thing to...
NEITZSCHE6/ANGIE - Thank you so much for updating us on your post-op, along with the information you provided - GREAT INFORMATION!!!! So sorry to hear about your liver being cut during surgery -...
SOURBUTSWEET - I'm so sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable - that wasn't my intention at all. Like LIZZIE , I had all my tests done at the hospital where I had my surgery and of course I ran into...
SOURBUTSWEET - You're correct in saying OMG - that's the only words I could say and describe myself. I'm affraid to tell you that it's in your best interest to have the test and I'm sure your doctor...
SOURBUTSWEET - It shouldn't take but a few days, if that, for your surgeon to get the results of the defogram. Actually the people doing the tests can give you some sort of idea, or at least they...
A defogram or defocography study is a painless X-ray examination that provides information on the function of the lower colon or rectum, and the surrounding organs such as the bladder, vagina and...
FELICIA - So sorry to hear you've had cancer and the chemo destroyed your veins. I hope all is well in that department and you'll never have to face that again - my heart and thoughts are with you!!...
EXTREME]Sorry to hear you're still having problems NOT going and you're seeking "non-medicine" stuff that helps. For me personally the following things really helped me.....Mott's apple juice and/or...
JANIE - My surgery was November 9, 2006, so I'm just shy of a year and a half post-op. I'm glad to hear I'm not alone on the public restroom issue!! I can say that for the past year I've been pretty...
STORMY - I hope I can answer a few of your questions. Remember we are all different in so many ways. You mentioned organs shifting. I also wondered the very same thing, after all, removing five and...
MOM - So happy to hear the MiraLAX finally kicked in and gave you some relief!! It's been a real God send for me from when I slowed down to several bm's a day to once a day or every other day. I...
How long has this been going on with you or is it sudden? IRISH - Is it too personal to ask what kind of new issues you're having? Whatever the issues at least you're getting answers - that's a...
MOM - You're more than welcome!! This is why we're all here - to help others get thru difficult situations. I know how thankful I am to have had so many wonderful people share their stories with me...
MOM - I'm very happy you called the surgeon and went to the ER, but sorry to hear you had a blockage which required a hospital stay. The most important thing is they did find something and was able...
MOM - I do hope things are OK with you - my heart goes out to you!!! I'm worried about you. I hope this is a sign that you've call the surgeon with your concerns....
MOM - I'm with Lizzie, first slow down and take a deep breath. If at anytime you feel something isn't right call your surgeon. They do understand your concerns and worries. Just keep in mind that...
MOM - I'm happy to hear your surgery went well and you're home. To me it sounds as though you're doing quite well. So many here have given you great advise - what wonderful people we have to help us...
LIZ - I'm so sorry to hear about all the complications - my heart goes out to you!!!! If I were in your shoes and were a nurse - I'd be thankful too!!!! I wish you all the best and hope everything...
BUTTERFLY - Don't feel discouraged that you and your body are still recovering. I've read (somewhere) and was also told that it takes a good year to really heal from this surgery. CONGRATULATIONS on...
IRISH - We must have posted at the same time. I'm happy to hear that the colonoscopy went well and there was no stricture of the anastomosis. I'm also sorry to hear that most likely the problem is...
MOM - I hope and pray you a speedy recovery and things go according to plan. I'm very thankful that things went well for me and according to plan, although my surgery lasted a lot longer than the...
/community/emoticons/smile.gif MOM - I hope you lose your addiction to sweets too /community/emoticons/smile.gif /community/emoticons/smile.gif /community/emoticons/smile.gif !!!!!!...
MOM - I'm trying to think back to how or what I felt after eating red meat, well, I can't exactly remember, I just know it made me feel really bad. It could have added to more loose stools. I do...
UCRICK - Thanks for clarifying things for me. During my first colonoscopy after surgery, about six months, the surgeon had to remove four polyps from the little colon I have left. All came out just...
RESA - I can totally understand your frustration. It's not a good thing to schedule someone for something other than the doctor orders. I don't know the difference between a sigmoidoscopy and a...
MOM2SOPHIA - I'm a little confused about your question regarding the colonoscopy. I had a colonoscopy "months" prior to surgery - way before all the tests that determined I had CI. The colonoscopy...
MOM2SOPHIA - Thinking back a more than a year ago I also had a two or three day prep, however, I only did the Golytley and Dulcolax. The morning of surgery before I left home I had to do two Fleet...
Hi Terri/Irish - I too have been coming in and reading and not having much to say. I'm doing OK thanks for asking!!! Still taking MiraLax daily and it's working just fine. I also take the Bentyl only...
LIZZIE - My heart goes out to you!!! You have surely suffered A LOT!!! As far as being swolen, yes, I suffered with this for weeks, probably in the ballpark of 12 weeks. Please keep in mind that the...
Hello to so many new people posting - it's nice to meet you!! I haven't posted in quite awhile and I'm sorry to hear that many of you've had so many problems. I had my TC on 11-09-06 for CI. I was...
RESA - Sorry to hear your having some discomfort - maybe you have internal hemorrhoids, I do unfortunately. This is just a thought. If I were you I would call the surgeon's office and ask them if...
MOM2SOPHIA - So glad to hear you have a surgery date - when is that? As you've written and know by now - NOTHING is going to work unfortunately. If I'm not mistaken - I think I've read that fiber...