Hey Teddy, I wanted to let you know about me. I had a TC in August of 2009 and diagnosed with a very slow digestive system. I had my colon removed due to colonic inertia. I would not have a BM but...
Facebookers I'm Sugarbug...I've been on here a few times..I'd love to connect on fb with ya'll. It would be so much easier to talk. I need help with what everyone is eating after a total colectomy....
I am lucky to go to sleep by two...then wake up at 3 to poop...it's usually so painful, it wakes me up completely..and I don't go back to sleep..I have to get one kid off to school and homeschool...
thanks and good luck to you too...
I was nervous too about the outcome and any prolonged problems. The way I was living before doesn't compare to now. I have issues with my rectal muscles and a slow transit time in my small bowel. But...
I did have the surgery due to colonic inertia. I've had problems my whole life and found out the whole colon was "dead". The sitz marker test was "off the chart". I don't have any regrets at all. I...
Alright, I am having issues with getting backed up again. I had a TC in August. I take about 4 stool softeners w/o laxatives in it after every time I eat. I eat then get the desented belly. I try to...
I had my gall bladder removed in May by lapro. I had vicodin too and it didn't much to help. I had a total colectomy with the reattachment in August. I think most of us with all these issues have a...
Lizzie Wow...I had to go back for fevers and pain. They couldn't pinpoint where exactly the infection. So I just got ivs and antibiotics for a few days. You definitely had a time of it. I glad to...
Lizzie I will..I made an appt for Monday. I did have a setback about a week after surgery. Fever, spasms that were worse than birth contractions and other pains. I'm still sore and tired but, this...
Lizzie That's what my doctor told me too..that my muscles don't relax. I've been dragging my feet to do the therapy b/c I'm sick of all this too. And sick of worrying about my butt. It just doesn't...
Lizzie What other issues? Does the biofeedback help? I have weird pressure when the poop is starting to build. Does the bio help that? Sugarbug...
Moonshine I had my TC done two months ago by laproscope. I am just now beginning to feel real stable. But I was dehydrated and completely exhausted and 38 years old (39 today!). So, you have youth on...
Zoie I had my gall bladder out in May of this year. I have to kinda watch what I eat due to no gall bladder. Mostly fried foods or thick sauces...I went to my left side too. I don't have any of the...
Zoie I had a non functioning gall bladder. My pain started one day as little nausea and headache. I thought I was pregnant. It was more annoying than anything. Slowly, over months, it increased to...
Zoie How are they testing your gallbladder? I have had stomach problems for six years. They only looked for gallstones with an endoscope. Finally, a doctor in Indiana performed a HIDA scan. That test...
I had a TC on Aug 11th. I am just now able to go anywhere where I have to sit for awhile or walk. I went to watch my son play football and they won. Yea! Anyway, now I'm suppose to have biofeedback...
Zoie...I hope I can help. I went to Mayo in Rochester for a week of testing. I had stomach problems and constipation. I only went every 2-3 weeks. They failed to run the two tests that ended up...
has anyone had a striking pain going up between your legs after surgery? also, most of the time it is a very sharp striking pain when the poop gets alittle more dense and comes out? also, i have pain...
Thanks everyone...I am sure you all realize how much your replies mean to me. I don't a great support system of friends b/c I think they are all tired of me and my whining...lol...when I had my...
I am having my total colectomy Monday the 11th...I am finally getting nervous...does anyone have any advice as to what to expect after surgery? Especially that day...how long did most people stay in...
Summerstorm all of mine are freakin psychos...they already started rumors about me...jealousy is a bitch...they hate me b/c i married their brother who owns his own company and i don't have to work,...
I hope it goes well....we have a mexico trip planned for the end of october...a well deserved vacation for my whole family......they have put up with a lot....i wish your husband well...
I wouldn't recommend Univ of Chicago or Mayo for this condition....but my doctor at Univ of Chicago was Carol Semrad...at Mayo I'd have to look it up b/c they could only spare about 15 minutes with...
I am 38 years old, met and married my husband of 12 years in six months, we have two kids 11 year old boy and 7 year old girl...I live in Indiana in a lake community close to Lake Michigan so we are...
ursac i am having a total colectomy august 11th at rush hospital in chicago...i live in indiana....a total colectomy is where they take out the entire colon...a subtotal is where they take out only...
my total colectomy is scheduled for august 11th...i can't wait...i had my gall bladder removed, hernia fixed and dnc in may...i was wondering if anyone had their gall bladder removed and could tell...
2much2bear, i don't know if you have decided yet about the colectomy...but if it helps...i'm having a total colectomy on aug 11...i'm so looking forward to it and feel so confident in my doctor...i'm...
I glad your daughter is doing well. You must be so proud of her to take the pouch on like a trooper. Did the drs. every say what has caused her to have the problems with her intestines? Jennifer...
I can understand too...I had my gall bladder out and a hernia fixed in May and didn't prepare myself for hard recovery. I went into it very dehydrated and weak from stomach issues..Through the...
Hopestar You should ask for an xray for the tenth day...and get copies of your xrays...it's pretty interesting...my son was fascinating at all the little rings in my body.... Once you schedule your...
Terri What else can be taken out? I got the paperwork from my doctor and he has written a total colectomy. I'm wondering if that means my rectum too. He described the surgery as taking out from the...
Krista I've been reading about your struggle with your daughter. I know my mom could really understand your situtation. I'm 38 years old and have been plagued my whole life with different medical...
Irish Mom you sound like you recovered pretty quickly...you give such hope...my surgery is scheduled for Aug 11...how soon did feel really good? We have a trip planned for Mexico two and half months...
Butterfly, thanks for your reply....I had my gallbladder removed, hernia fixed, endometriosis removed and a DNC on May 2 and not at 100 percent...since I don't work..or go to work...I stay at home...
Butterfly I have the same diagnosis as you...slow transit, slow motility and chronic constipation...I am having total colectomy Aug 11...can you tell my how your surgery went? how long did it take to...
Hi...rjwslpdr...I am scheduled for August 11 for my subtotal. Just to add to my constipation problems that have been lifelong....for the last 5 1/2 years, I've had severe nausea, pain, headache, and...