Ursac: I had a total colectomy too 23 May 08. The entire colon is out. I have a ileo rectal anastomosis meaning my small intestine is connected to my rectum (no bag). I had this done because of...
Health care Canada it's not really bad. Though it is.. in some ways especially waiting time in emergency room and medicenter clinics. I think what they do is case to case basis. If there's someone...
Saltynsweet: My dx is not really on this forum but I've read your post and I believe your have a knowledge when it comes to insurances. We build a new house here in Calgary, Alberta few months ago....
ooppss...sorry, yes you are right ileo-anal anastomosis is same as what they call Jpouch surgery....
nope it is not simple. if there's something left inside, then they will re- open the incision to take it out. And I am not sure with the other friend of mind that develop a cyst, if I remember right...
mommy: that's not a good sign. make an appointment to your doctor or go to emergency if it's bothering you. Getting pus on a incicion means it is infected. Just to give an info which it might not be...
pls don't buy funny videos....after surgery, it is very difficult to laugh or even giggle. Painful. And you might build up lots of gas too. garbage can with lid for sure is a big time help. put a...
Comedydork: I had my surgery done at Peter Lougheed Hospital here in Calgary, Alberta. My surgeon is Dr. Wayne Rosen. He was a very good doctor and surgeon. He answers your questions and listens to...
mommy sorry if you google.ca and type in digestive system -anatomy you can't find a good site. I went through it. A better one is digestive system -human anatomy. don't forget to type human. choose...
mommy: correction go to google.ca enter digestive system -anatomy then click google search...
mommy: just go to Google.ca, enter human anatomy -digestive system...
Mommy: To my understanding, I believe yes.. your appendix was taken out because appendix is attached to the cecum area which is the ascending part of the colon ( this is your right side), the 10...
Hopestar, recovery time varies . Others recover fast, other requires more time to heal up. Your body will tell you, if you're already capable of doing things....
HOPESTAR: I had my total colectomy 23May08. And the procedure they did to me is exactly what you're about to go through, connecting the small intestine to the rectum. As I was informed by my doctor...
not all colectomies requires a stoma.if you'll have a reconnection of your small intestine to your rectum (ileo rectal anastomosis, you won't have it. I just had it done last 23May08. No bag. After...
Our means of dumping is through a biological incineration. We put them in a waste biological container, then waste diposal dept will take them to be incinerated....
Sorry, forgot to mention, the parts once it is done examined were kept for future reference. We have a huge storage room. The storage time will depend on each lab. I don't do the dumping but I think...
summerstorm- to the lab where I work what we do with these samples, if all colon is out, we basically give a brief descript ion on the sample, open it out. It is a tube like thing so we open it...
Appendix is attached to the cecum area (Ascending colon) to add more info. Hoping I had help to clear this topic....
Oops... I forgot to mention where most are confused I think. When it says TOTAL colectomy the entire colon or large intestine out but when it says PARTIAL colectomy it means only a part of the colon...
I work at Anatomical Pathology where these fresh samples from the operating go. I had a total colectomy. And just an info what I know when it says TOTAL colectomy, it means the whole ,entire colon or...
Give your daughter's body to adjust and healed up . It takes time. I had my total colectomy 23May08. I had those symptoms exactly as what you mention. It took me a month and half to adjust. I really...
I just had a open total colectomy too 2 months ago. Don't rush your mom. Give her time to heal up. A month is not enough to be back to your old ways, especially eating. If she's eating small meals ,...
also try zincofax, or any brand for baby rashes....
Well, yes I totally understand your situation. The financial part will really play a big role. If you wouldn't mind have you tried applying for a life insurance after you were dx with cancer ? I ask...
Marsky, I am happy to read your story. You know why ? Because you have survived 20 yrs already and still doing good. More blessings to you. I am dx as FAP (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis) and out...
Hi. I am also a mom of 3 boys, 9 yrs 6 yrs and 3 yrs old. I totally understand what you are going through. I am a post op for 2 months now and recovering well. Before sx I even dig all our...
I am very happy and delighted to your news about your daughter. I've been ff your stories for a while and I honestly give my thoughts and prayers for her recovery. She is still young to enjoy what...
mommyphotographer: thanks for your thoughts and care. hoping for the best too for your sister. I am a mom of 3 little boys so I really ask God for a long extension ,for me to be able to see them grow...
It's me again rocky road. I am dx with FAP (Familial adenomatous polyposis) stage I colon cancer. Does anyone of you guys on this condition ? And do you know the years of survival for this case ? My...
hi I had a total colectomy done last 23May08. It was an open surgery. I am now on my 8 weeks post op recovery and I am recovering very well. I follow what my surgeon says ,not to lift more than a jug...