Hodaya and Rosemary, I haven't been on here for a long time. I think the last time was after I had my colon removed. How are the both of you doing? Do you remember me? I don't see any post from the...
Dear Moderator, I apologize, I forgot to change my signature line. I have now corrected this. Thank You! Kristen...
Honestwoman50, My incision is about an inch above my belly button and then curves around my belly button and stops about an inch below my pubic hair. Actually I thought it would be a much larger...
Hi Leslie, I'm sorry, I haven't been on here for a week or so and am a little behind on what is going on. Are you have your colon removed Friday? If so, is it scheduled to be an open surgery or by...
Hi Anangell, Please seach for "TOTAL COLECTOMY PART 32". This section is under ostomies, but if you just search on "TOTAL COLECTOMY PART 32" you will find a group of wonderful friends with a wealth...
Rosemary, I am praying for you everyday to stay healthy and happy on your fabulous trip. It really does sound incredible. I have never been on a cruise before. Maybe one day I will go. Wouldn't it be...
Hello friends, I am trying to start a new thread because PART 31 is locked. I am not sure if I am doing this correctly or not. I guess I will see. Sorry matie, but your signature needs to be edited...
spasman, I had a colonoscopy that revealed that I had 3 polps and on the previous CT Scan that same area the radiologist said it was diverticulitis. Anyway, what they thought to be diverticulitis via...
Gilda, Are we allowed to give out our email addresses? I would like to give you mine if that is okay so that I can ask you a few questions? Please let me know. Thanks! Sorry matie, but your signature...
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Hello Friends, My pain has greatly improved since I posted last. The only thing that I have changed is that I am only going from my bed to the couch and back in forth all day and night (and of course...
Thank you so much Gilda for helping me through this. You are right and I am scared of any possible complications. I think I just need to take it day by day and realize there are going to be both good...
Butterfly, I am so glad your husband is going with you. I know it always helps me when my husband goes with me to these dreadful tests! I have never had one, but I be praying that it's not bad at all...
Hi Gilda, Thank you for responding so quickly. As you can tell I am panicking and need to calm myself down. It is not my bladder because I have Interstitial Cystitis (I can explain this condition...
HELP! If anyone has any idea what is going on with me please let me know. I started having pain last night when I went to urinate and gently push to she if I needed to have a bm. When I did this the...
Hi Lizzie, We are all praying for your speedy recovery. It must seem right now that it is anything from speedy. I truly believe in prayer and I know He is watching over you right now. We all miss...
Hi Gilda, I wrote down every word from your above post. Thank you for all of this information. I knew I would be missing some vitamins, but had no idea how many until your post! I'm sorry you have...
I just called my surgeon's office and the nurse told me that I could take a bath now and that it will help the muscles to relax in the rectum. Thank Goodness!...
Lori, I will be praying that your obstruction clears soon. You have to be very scared about this. Please let us know when you here back from your surgeon. Thank you for the information on the...
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Thanks Hodaya, for the information on Lizzie at least it is some news. Hopefully, someone will post for her perhaps her friend Darlene?. I am praying for all and I know He hears us!!!! Love to All...
Hi Cravelife, I just had a total colectomy (removed my colon and attached my small intestine directly to my rectum, no bag!!!!!) on Jan. 7th, 2010 and I am 40 years old. I wish I would of had this...
Hodaya, This might sound strange, but I don't have another appointment with my surgeon. After leaving his office last week I realized he didn't have me schedule another appointment. I didn't even ask...
Hi Jen, I am so glad that you were able to post. So many of us have be concerned about you. I understand about being home but still unable to post because of not feeling well. I sure hope the new...
Does anyone know how to change the font, color or layout of the signature section in this forum? Thanks Kristen...
Hi Gilda, Yes, I was on quite a roll early this morning when I couldn't sleep. I have been thinking and praying for Lizzie so much that I think catching up with everyone helped me deal with being so...
Janie, Yes, If I could get the rectal pain resolved it would make a big difference in how I feel. I do feel much better after my TC then before because at least I am able to go to the bathroom. This...
and what about Jen?????...
I am terribly worried about Lizzie!!!!!! Kristen...
Tracy, Thanks for the info. on the rectal pain! I am so happy for you that you do not have any nerve damage! Dr. Singh sounds like a great doctor and one that is completely thorough. I would have...
Butterfly, Can you tell me what your symptoms of the fistula's were? Thanks Kristen...
Jenise, I was told to eat more fiber for years just like you. I kept telling the doctors that I more fiber I ate the worse my problem got, because it bulked up the waste and I couldn't get it to move...
Hoyada, You're absolutely correct that all we can do is cope with what we have! I can relate about not being involved socially. I have been this way for almost two years. Sometimes when friends...
Well, my posting marathon is now over! I posted individually because I was afraid if I put it in one long post it would disappear. I will be praying for all of you as always. I am very thankful that...
Tracy, I think you could be right on the rectal spasms. At least I hope this is what the pain is from and in time it will disappear. I do have bladder spasms that affect my interstitial cystitis when...
Rosemaary, Your trip sounds so fabulous! Please don't overdue and get dehydrated like you mentioned. I am praying for you to stay health throughout this cruise (and beyond, of course). As I told Lori...
Marisa, How are you doing overall since your colectomy on June 1, 2009? Are you experiencing any problems with constipation or do you have to take any meds./laxatives to be able to have a bm? Kristen...
Lori, Thanks so much for the Calmoseptine recommendation. It has helped sooo much! It is like night and day since I started using it! May I ask what your prep. instructions are for your upcoming...
Jenise, I can't remember if you ever took the prescription drug called Amitiza. I found that this drug did help, but the side effects were to severe for me to stay on it. But, with everyone being...
Janie, Thank you for asking about my pain. Yesterday, has been the first day since I have been home from the hospital that I haven't experienced this pain. I don't know if that is because all of my...
Hoyada, You wondered why you were unable to take a step forward, for example; by taking the Miralax. I can share what happens with me sometimes. Sometimes I become so overwhelmed and frightened about...
Gilda, You offered some help with vitamins and minerals. I know my body is not getting what it needs and hasn't for quite some time. What would you recommend vitamin supplements and/or certain foods?...
Lizzie, I pray that you are in the recuperating phase of your surgery and that each day brings less pain and finally recovery for you and your family. I will continue to pray for you! Kristen...
Lizzie, still praying for you. I keep checking the computer for an update. I can't wait to hear that you are out of surgery and doing well and that your surgery went great! Hugs! Kristen...
Good Moring Lizzie, I have been praying constantly for your surgery to go exceptionally well! Sometimes, I think we have to go through some very difficult times, perhaps to help people going forward...
Tracy,Butterfly, Rosemary and Hodaya, Maybe it is rectal spasms that I have going on. I am already on Flexiril (Muscle Relaxant) because of another health issue. The only issue that I am aware of...
Hodoya, No, my surgeon did not take a look inside. He just told me that this would pain would/should pass with time. I am getting a littler worried that I have more issues going on then originally...
Hodaya, Thank you so much for answering my questions. Unfortunately, I had already seen my surgeon by the time I had your post. I asked him about the pain and he said that over time that this will...
Thanks Darlene for the update on Lizzie. Please let her know I will be praying for her and the doctors who do the procedure! You are right it is definitely her time for much needed relief. She has...