Snuggles - I think I'm going to stay with the same surgeon, just because he knows me and my body already. Plus I really like my GI doctor and trust that he sent me to a good surgeon. I'm at Rush in...
Hey ladies! Sorry it's been awhile since I've updated everyone. Last we talked I was a little over a month out of surgery (total colectomy with anastomosis) and constipated again!!!!! Well since then...
Thank you so much everyone for the quick responses!! Here's my full run down which should answer everyones questions: I had a total colectomy, whole thing removed, on may 10th. Prior to surgery I got...
So I need everyone's help... A little update I had a total colectomy a month from yesterday and I have been constipated for the past 3 weeks. Did a test to see if the connection was okay, did a test...
I think about that all the time.. I fear that the laxatives we took for colonic inertia had a major effect on our small intestines. :shakehead: I just don't know though....
Well the doctor called me back on saturday morning. I'm heading in for a CT scan next week. He is 99% sure I have a kink/swist in my intestine causing all my problems. So I'l have a tentative surgery...
I actually had that test done today, you should probably be my doctor! haha But it came back that the connection wasn't the problem. I still have only had a BM 3 times in the past week and a half. I...
Hey All, I had surgery 3 weeks ago and for the past week I have been... CONSTIPATED!! :shocked: :nono: already!! Shouldn't I be going SEVERAL times a day??? I went to the surgeon on friday (after i...
Hey everyone! I haven't read up to see how everyone was doing but just wanted to give a quick update. Last we talked I couldn't even urinate. Well they found out I had an ileus like everyone here...
Tracy- I had an NG tube though surgery and then for a little after but I don't really remember it at all. When I woke up from surgery they were in the process of pulling it out but thats all the...
Hey ladies, Sorry I am unable to read all the posts at the moment and give you guys advice but I just wanted to give you a quick summary of my situation right now so you don't start to worry. I'm...
Hey everyone, Im still in the hospital (obviously) just giving you guys a quick update. everything went okay during surgery but my pain is almost unbearable and they have to give me a very strong...
Tracy- I take the 23 dulcolax every single day, just broken up throughout the day. Even if I go down to 22 I wouldn't go at all until I take that extra pill. It's crazy how munch difference one...
tracy- Wow you are a rare case! Have you tried biofeedback to help with that? I'm sure you have, it seems like you've tried a lot! I am able to push stool out but my colonic inertia is so bad that I...
Tracy- It will be laparoscopic. I was originally scheduled for 3:30 pm and then all of a sudden I got a phone call saying that they can move me up to 11am, THANK GOOD NESS!! I don't have any outlet...
When I said gallons I definitely meant liters, sorry to give anyone a heart attack after reading that!!...
Tracy - When I had my colonoscopy I had to drink the gallon of golytley but when I got to the hospital I wasnt fully cleaned out so they gave me warm water enemas until they said I was clear enough...
Butterfly, I know that you will make it through surgery and everything will be fabulous! The most important thing is to keep your head up and stay strong, I know it's alot easier said than done. Just...
Hodaya- Miralax doesn't work for me either. I tried taking 3 capfuls 4 times a day and it never did anything. I found the only thing that works for me is Dulcolax Laxatives or Phosphosoda. The...
Hey everyone!! I hope everyone is doing as well as possible. I've been MIA recently and really need to take the time to catch up with all of you and read these posts. I'm finally done with school and...
I am so glad to hear that most everyone is feeling well. I really think that the best time of the year for me is spring time because I know that summer is right around the corner so that just...
I was wondering where everyone went. Thanks so much!...
As my surgery date comes closer and closer i've been thinking more about it each day, and I came up with this question. Did you guys have a tube down your throat the first day or so in the hospital....
six weeks does seem to be the magic number. I'm sure if you talk to the district about everything thats going on they will be happy to find a sub for you so that you can get this surgery done as soon...
Val - Yeah I honestly sometimes wonder how I do it too!! What if you have your surgery the very begining of summer so then school is not in session and there is less book keeping to do? I am getting...
Val - I do go to school. It's pretty hard to sit through classes at times but I know that I can't let this completely hinder my life. I have learned when to schedule my classes based on my pills,...
Val - 22 dulcolax do take a huge toll on me. I get really bad cramping and have become best friends with my heating pad, I found it helps sooo much!! I take 5 dulcolax when i wake up, 6 with lunch, 6...
Lizzie - I know exactly how you feel about the friends thing. People definitely view you in a different way and start to think "is she doing this just for attention". I dont know how many times i've...
I am getting the total colectomy with the small intestine reattached to the rectum (I can't remember the actual name for it, way too much was going on in my head when the doctor told me the proper...
Aw leslie I wish your father could be here to see you doing so much better. I'm so sorry about your loss, I can't even imagine! I get my surgery May 10th. I'm so anxious this next month is going to...
Hey everyone, I don't know why I can't write in the Total Colectomy part 32 blog anymore. I have started this new one in hopes to start communicating with everyone again!...
I hope everything is okay lizzie. My prayers are with you! Amanda...
Hey all, I was wondering what all of you guys thought the worst part of the whole surgery experience was? thanks, Amanda...
After surgery did any of you guys need to take laxatives? My doctor warned me that some people still need to take some laxatives, not a lot but a few here and there. Amanda...
thank you so much for all of your guy's support already. It's so nice to finally be able to talk to someone who knows exactly what I'm going though!!! They want to completely remove my colon and...
Hey everyone! I have been reading these posts for the past two weeks and decided that its finally time to share my story and get help from people who are dealing with the same thing I am. My name is...