Linda and Judy, I'm so glad to see more posts about what to eat. I had my single incision, lapro, total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis 2 months ago. The surgery went so well! I was up and...
Hi, nycnicky! I had my total colectomy 2 months ago... I've lost about 20 pounds and have had no bloating at all. My colon was full of polyps just this side of cancer, so I did not suffer with...
Oh, Jelly! I know exactly how you are feeling! I had some of the same feelings before my surgery: Is this really happening to ME??? Why does my entire colon have to come out? How different will...
Hi, Jelly! Just a quick note: I didn't have an NG tube at all. My surgeon doesn't use them, so I wouldn't have had one even if the surgery had ended up being open. All the best, Donna Rae...
Hi, Jelly! So glad you were able to get some rest! I was supposed to have open surgery, too, but my surgeon really wanted to try lapro and open me up if he had to. I have had several surgeries, have...
Hi, Jelly! I had a total colectomy on May 6th. It was a hand-assisted laproscopic surgery. I, too, was able to keep my rectum and have my small intestine attached to it... no bag involved. I was up...
Hello, everyone! I was able to have hand-assisted lapro total colectomy on Wednesday morning. I was able to retain my rectum, the small intestine was attached to the rectum, and I will have no...
Lizzie, I am so sorry to hear of your newest trials! You have been through so very much, but you continue on with courage... an inspiration to the rest of us. Hodaya, hope all has gone well with your...
So glad you were feeling well enough to check in with us AND to go home! Be well, Donna Rae...
Thanks so much for the welcomes and support, Janie and Hodaya! i am very blessed to be able to keep my rectum, and I so appreciate the support of those who have been there before me. Donna Rae...
Thank you for the update... Cecilia, thinking of you as you rest and receive the care you need. Feel better soon! Donna Rae...
Good afternoon, everyone! I've been reading all your posts over the last couple of weeks and am AMAZED at the beautiful community you have! I am scheduled for a total colectomy (keeping my rectum, so...
Hi, emma12s! The J-pouch was an option IF I tested positive for one of the hereditary syndromes that cause colon cancer and IF my rectum was being removed as well. The J-pouch would form a substitute...
Thanks so much, Sue! I eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies now, so your experience with fiber is a great encouragement! Donna...
Peggy, thanks so much for the kind support. Yes, I have seen an endocrinologist, and I'm followed every three months by an internal medicine specialist. I had a Wilm's tumor when I was four, so my...
Wow, thanks so much for all the great info. As you've said, I'm sure there will be lots of trial and error to find the best foods for me, but these tips certainly help me get started. My main concern...
Thanks so much, Cecilia... that is helpful. I've seen alot of posts about avoiding seeds and nuts. What's the deal with that? Do they cause irritation?...
Hello, everyone! I was diagnosed with anemia in the fall, and sent to my GI doc for a colonoscopy. During the colonoscopy, the doc found a couple dozen villous adenomatous polyps of varying sizes......