Thank you for your prompt reply NCOT ...I forgot to mention I had a colonoscopy 6 months ago. Have a Dr appt today but was hoping someone has had the same problem. Good luck with your...
Hi, I can understand how hard it is for you at the moment, is there someone you can talk to about your depression? family doctor or councellor perhaps. You really need to have someone who really...
I had a ileostomy 4 years ago followed by a reversal, have been really well, passed my 3rd year colonoscopy and bowels have finally settled into a "sort of" routine. Lately I have been having what I...
Hi, could someone please tell me if a blood test can pick up Bipolar . /community/emoticons/cry.gif ...
Could someone please tell me if a blood test will pick up Bipolar. If not, how can I tell....
A friend of mine has had the bag fitted after a Cancer of the bowel op....however she is still pooping and passing wind out the the rectum, is this normal?...
I had my reversal done 18 months ago and still have loose stools at least once a week, especially after eating rich food, chocolate etc. There is a product here in Australia called Gastro Stop which...
Thank you so much for your replies, it sounds like it could well be hemoroids as I haven't had stitches in that area and yes I can have normal bowel movements. (for which I am so grateful ) I...
Hi all, I'm back again with another question. Eighteen months now since my BC was removed and ileostomy reversal /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif I am feeling wonderful in myself, still have a...
Hi again Mary, I know what you are saying, I too used to just dig a hole or go behind a treet etc but have you tried a portable potty?? They really are a life saver! AND clean and no smells either,...
/community/emoticons/shocked.gif WOW!! You are a marvel, all those children and just two bathrooms /community/emoticons/smhair.gif I had a comfortable camping trip and with it being "bush" camping...
Thanks once again Mary, I have just had breakfast of Nice n Tasty, which has cereal and mixed berry and oats (98% fat free) so that is the first thing to go into my new food diary! It must be a...
Thank you all for your reply's, and thank you Mary/Marsky for your very interesting and detailed response! It is so much of a relief to know that I am not having anything to be concerned (heathwise)...
Wow, after reading you guys problems I think I'll shut up and be happy with my sore butt and frequent BMs! It makes me feel like a real whinger when I read of how much you have all been through. May...
hehehehe, that's what I thought to so I had a serve the following day just to make sure but absolutely nothing happened! Maybe it's just one of those things when your bowel decides what to do and...
Hi Marsky, I have only just posted a new thread asking for help then I came across your letter talking about low residue diet. I had my op for BC in April last year and my Ileostomy reversed 15...
Hi, hope someone can give me some advice please, I had my resection 15 months ago after having Colon Cancer and the stoma for 3 months. Most of the time it is great and I feel wonderful, but every...
I can sympathise with you, I had my resection done 15 months ago after having BC and even now I suddenly get bouts of night time pooping, I have to get up (really quick) about 4 -6 times and only do...
Hi Richard, I'm sure all our thoughts will be with you tomorrow mate and keep up the optimism it's great to have on your side. You will be so pleased once its all over and you can get back to living...
Hi, I'm hoping someone can put my mind at rest regarding B.M frequency and size after 12 months from re-join. I had Colon Cancer operation in April last year and lived with the "bag" for 3 months. No...
Hi Richard, Good to hear you are feeling so positive about your reversal, I felt the same way with mine 12 months in June. I'm sure you will breeze through it but expect it to take a bit of time to...
Hi Sue, Just read your reply and must say you did really well after 6 months from rejoin. It is 12 months in June since I had my bag removed and still have hit and miss BMs it seems to go quite good...
Thank you for your reply Sue, I'm going to see Dr. in the morning. It sure sounds like you have been through the mill. God Bless! Annie...
Thank you so much Jannette, I haven't heard of Desitin (I am in Australia) but will certainly check out for an alternative as it really can be a pain in the butt can't it? ;) I'll pick up some cocoa...
It has been just 1 year since my colonoscopy and re-section, I can remember I was in pain for at least 5 weeks and told not to do anything for 6 weeks apart from taking little walks, it was still...
It has been just 12 months since I had my re-section after having colon cancer and the "bag" for 3 months. My problem now is that if I'm not constipated, I have to run to the loo up to 5 times within...
Thanks Celia, will have to see Dr. if it persists. Annie...
Thank you so much Sue, What you describe could well be it, don't know if I can buy lidocaine here in Aussie but will certainly try. Will make sure I don't eat any grains....
Thanks Amy, who knows hey?? guess it'll sort it's self out....
Nothing that I don't usually eat, it seems to happen after many BMs in one day....
Hope someone can help out here, I had an operation in April last year for BC and wore the "bag" until July when I had the reversal done. After a few months of uncontrolable BMs they are finally...
Hello April, I can totally sympathise with you, I had a reversal done in July 2007 and am still have problems with frequent BMs you certainly are not exaggerating when you say how many times you need...
Thanks summerstorm, it is horrible and hopefully it will ease up with time hey? Guess I shouldn't even complain, just glad to be alive and well!!! Cheers Annie...
Every thing else is absolutely great!! and I feel a bit guilty even having a whinge about[b] sensitive scars, but it can be quite irritating when you're out and have to keep lifting your clothes or...
Hi "Glad Bag" I have only just become a member of Healing Well and don't know how to reply to your post. I too had a section of my bowel removed on 12th April this year due to Cancer of the colon and...