Hello everyone! I don't know anyone here except Hodaya, but hello.. this is a great forum! Hodaya, how have you been!? Is this the new thread, and are any of the other oldie's still on? Hope you are...
Hi everyone, it's been a while since I posted or even checked in, just tired of the whole poop thing! I however, and thinking more and more about it as my last attempt to fix my issue will be in 3...
Hi All, just popping in to say hello and update... Poor Lizzie!! Allie, thanks for the update, I WILL say a prayer for her, poor girl! RoseMary, are yo still on the ship? Hodaya, how are you!? TRACY,...
I only have a minute to type.. but I had the same feeling of stool stuck higher up.. turns out my colon was very twisted and redundant. I had a resection, they removed the entire sigmoid and finally...
Hi Janie, pelz is correct that certain antibiotics alter intestinal microflora, and I want to warm you that my DH was taking Clindamycin (he has no colon issues at all, healthy) and ended up with...
Here is the link to the photo's http://picasaweb.google.com/109542269873152419119/ColonXRays?authkey=Gv1sRgCJzev8n8-vjyQg# ...
Hi Hoping, I'll try and get the pictures back up and post for you to see.. they are really not normal! My signature isn't showing up but here is a recap of things: Hi Hoping, I'll try and get the...
HopingForAnEnd, I posted pictures of my barium enema a few months back - sounds a lot like yours. My sigmoid was twisted and looped as well as my transverse colon. The X-ray doctor couldn't even get...
long day with pre-op... and will be having multiple pelvic floor corrections in hopes of it helping me have a BM. Dr. feels the defect in the perineum area, rectum herniating in area, causing...
Peltz, (HUGS) I too would be VERY offended in the suggestion that I had Munchausen Syndrome! I can only imagine your total frustration and heartache having to find a doctor to help you!! Where do you...
You girls are busy posting! Next week at this time I'll be on MY cruise! Little one compared to Rosemary's! I'll be going on a 7 night Caribbean cruise, and the following day home, I get the pleasure...
Hodaya, I was just catching and reading about your issue.. gosh, I hope everything works out - enough is enough! My next procedure is Nov. 2nd, just 2 days after we return from our cruise vacation!...
Hodaya, congrats on your new job!!...
Leslie, DO NOT let this go by without answers.. it's really appalling!...
Leslie, I'm so sorry about this information you just received on your CT scans! I'm just in SHOCK how doctor's have not informed you with this! This is in no way as serious, but if you recall, my...
I will say, even before my colon resection, slenda did not help me.. at all, same issues. It is only now, after the resection that I see an improvement, not sure if it is the surgery, splenda or I...
Janie, Rosemary is 100% correct - Splenda can cause diarrhea and many people can't use it at all! I absolutely think this is why I don't have to use the Miralax now.. because I am using a lot of...
Rosemary, yes.. you have a good memory, it was me who had to be disimpacted - it was AWFUL! Hard to believe I am having another surgery for these issues! This will be #6 procedure on my pelvic floor...
Well, had my pre-op appointment yesterday, and all is good, except - I did "blow out" the previous surgery he did to fix my rectocele, which he feels is the reason I have trouble poo'ing. I most...
Hodaya and Gilda, you're BOTH skinny little things! Really, both of you are below the average weight. The normal range for your height is 110-145. I'm just an inch taller, 5' 5" and the normal range...
Good morning! Leslie, I can totally understand the stress our older kids bring us, been there, done that (still have a 29 yr old that I don't hear from for weeks, lives on the streets, addicted to...
Janie, forgot to comment on your friends moving.. sorry!! I know losing friends is hard, so you're in my thoughts! I guess it does give you a good reason to take vacations in certain areas.. and...
Marisa, good job - you started the new thread correctly! I forgot about your post with the death of the baby, so sad... can't be anything much harder to deal with that that! You're not old yet.. just...
Hi ladies, I'm still here, and I have noticed how slow the postings have been. Funny, at times I can't keep up with everyone and other times like this.. I feel there are only a few of us! Judy, love...
Hi Chris, glad you're going to the doctor. Best wishes today - keep us posted!...
I've been doing a bit more research today. attenuated regions are thin and weak areas of the colon - not normal. Dilation - over stretched and enlarged. RE: Ganglion cells Ganglion cells were thought...
Does anyone know what these pathology reports mean..?? 1) Sigmoid colon, segmental resection with rectopexy: Colonic muscosa and wall regional dilation and attenuation. see comment. Comment: The...
Rosemary, during my research I did find info regarding the nerve damage.. it is all so complex, I don't think they have all the answers.. well actually I know they don't as my uro-gyn said so. I'll...
Hi everyone, Allie, thanks for another r Lizzie update! Hope she knows we all are thinking and praying for her.. Tracy, glad your tummy is feeling better. If the Rolaids helped, maybe it was trapped...
Hi everyone, just a quick pop in to say hello! Lizzie, sweetheart, you are in my prayers!! Praying that this will be the end for you and that your life will resume! You're way too young to be living...
Good morning! Val, glad you are feeling so good! I’m actually amazed at how well I am doing this time. Each surgery has been so different in recovery.. weird. I’m 2 weeks post op and I almost feel...
Where on where in the world is ROSEMARY! She must be dancing the nights away.. it's been a while since she posted! My bowels have finally woke up fully a couple days ago, and things are moving! I've...
Jen, great to have you pop back in, and sooo happy the bowels are working! Sorry about the hysterectomy on the horizon... Val, I'm so glad you're doing great! I'm finding the recovery from this...
I'm finally home, thank goodness! I came home late last night, dr. wanted to keep me another day, but I promised to call him today and check in. I hate that paralytic ileus I always get, but finally...
Rosemary, I think I can request these from online, so I'm going to look into it. It's just bizarre how the colon surgeon did this.. and never mentioned - even to his own college. It just floors me......
Tracy, yes, my stomach is so distended! It hurts and I look pregnant! my surgeon came and and we ending up talking about the situation, I'll share once I'm home, it's hard to type. He wants me to...
Hi Ladies, I'll need to catch up with everything.. but for now, I'm still in the hospital, feeling pretty good.. but not able to leave yet. I'm not passing any gas, my stomach is churning and I'm...
thanks again for the prayers and well wishes, it means a lot. My surgery ending up as a Laparscopic, which has been easier than the open colon resection. I'm in the hospital.. and I don't know at...
Judy - thank you!! Hubby is doing great, praise God! I'm up, can't sleep.. it's 2 AM, we need to leave in 2 hours! The bowel prep is over.. finally. I'm still going a little, and it's not clear, but...
Tracy, (hugs) I think the surgery is just taking a toll, I don't think it is uncommon to feel depressed some, and the visit with the doctor, just broke the camel's back. Give yourself a good cry, and...
I just realized, I didn't tell you about my pre-op appointment yesterday. I didn't see my surgeon, but is PA instead. Apparently, the colo-rectal surgeon CUT the mesh by mistake!! (not on purpose as...
Thanks ladies.. surgery is on Monday!! LOL But I'll hold onto those well wishes till than! Janie, I remember that happening with your doctor.. crazy! Tracy, I can so understand how you feel about...
I can tell you.. I had the sitz marker AND had 2 BM's during it.. and I passed only 4 markers in 5 days, the rest were still all throughout the colon.. so not sure if having a BM will alter the test...
snuggleaurus, Manual stimulation... ?? how uncomfortable (embarrassment level) that had to be! I know when I was going to physical therapy last year for my pelvic floor issues.. it was more than I...
Lizzie, so glad you're back closer to home, hubby and family.. that will help! Always in my thoughts and prayers. Hodaya, how you doing sweetie? Check in and let us know all is okay and still going...
Hi Ladies, Just a quick hello as I'm getting ready to go with hubby for his procedure. Val, I have had the GoLytely. and I aslo did the one your doing. I hated drinking all the disgusting GoLytely.....
Jen, it's so good to hear from you! I remember what a terrible ordeal you went through, so glad things are better! We'll never be "normal" but better is good! Tracy, Hodaya.. DON'T give in! I DO know...
Oh gosh Judy.. that's scary! I think he needs to be careful.. all the infections and medications do wreck things up. Enjoy that sun! Tracy, Since I have had so many surgeries this past 18 months.. I...
Woohoo Hodaya! Glad things are starting to work and you're on the mend!!...
Tracy, you have so much to learn.. I'm sure it takes awhile! My husband has had some upper GI problems, but 2 years ago they didn't find much with an upper GI and ultrasound. For the most part, he is...