Hi All , Long time to talk..... Just wanted to give you the low down and my story...I will need to read through all the other posts and get back to you guys. Hope everyone is doing well..... So…I...
Judy, Thanks! Yes, I have stuck to the low residue diet for the most part. I have felt good, and I think I may have been eating too much white bread cause I feel like I am gaining a little weight...
Does anyone here exercise on a regular basis? How long after sugery unil you are able to do things like.... hill walks, then jogging, and then eventually go to the gym and doing weights?? stomach...
Val, So eating wise I have stuck to the low-residue diet for the most part. I really enjoy the diet for the most part so I have been really managable so far. I had some red meat while in the...
Tracy, OMG...is all I have to say. Now 8 days later is it much easier to say that this was the right thing for me to do, but heck - hours after I wasnt so sure. The pain was intense. Pain-wise since...
All, So I am out of the hospital as of yesterday. It has been up and down with the pain…but I am happier that I am at home. I was only able to sleep 2-4 hours at most at a time. The last day was...
I think I just tooted!!!!!!!!!! Omg, this girl is happy. Whew, It is just ail after 530 now and I woke up feeling a lot of pressure so I just wanted to get to the bathroom. Took a seat, pushed and it...
Thanks all 3am here. I get about 2-4 hours of sleep at a time and wake up. Doesn't bother me too much, its the routine right now that my body is workin on. I have been walking a lot, but I am going...
Hello everyone. I'm wriring from my tiny blackberry phone screen, so I haven't been able to read all the previous posts and will not be able to write much tonight. So I had the surgery. It went very...
Good morning everyone! I am in good spirits today and I feel like things will be just fine. :) I have lots of support, from my family, friends, and yes-especially this group! THank you so much for...
Judy, Also....Good luck with your union case tomorrow! I really hope that it will go in your favor! ~Bee...
Hi Judy! Oh thank you so much for taking the time (again) to write to me. And thank you for sharing your story! This is so much information, and I am so thankful. I feel like I will do better, if I...
Thank you Val, I am in California. I will be at Kaiser Riverside. :) I am still doing good, and looking forward to tomorrow! Hungry (hehehe), Barb...
Hi Val, I am here and in good spirits. I have the small spirts of worry, but I think all should go well. I am done with the prep thank goodness, and last time was yellow, so I think most of if it out...
Snuggs, I started about 1:30 today and just finished around 5:30ish....I am going yellow now, so it has cleaned most of me out...and I am amazaed, the last time I took it later in the night and it...
Jacoby, yes I will be praying for you...and I am glad too that they found something that may be the issue!!! I cant believe you have been on Amitza. Wouldnt that just make you more bloated? It would...
Hey Tracy, I saw you were online, and was hoping to see a post from you! I am glad you made it through, I am sure you are in a lot of pain, and believe it should only be temporary!! - you have been...
Oh thank you Allie. I am just so worried that I will have "stuff" left in me. When I asked the surgeon, he just said take the drink and dont worry about it.... I asked him again, and he said the same...
So it is the day before surgery....oh man... I am taking the GOLYTLE right now. I am 4 - 8 oz down, about 12 more to go. :( NOthing has moved out yet. My tummy is getting irritated, so I am sure...
2b Colonfree & Val, *deep breath* thank you thank you thank you....really your words are reminding me why I knew I needed this surgery and why it IS the right thing for me. Val, you are right - other...
Rosemary, Thank you so much for posting Tracy's status! I was looking forward to seeing how he is doing. She sounds strong, and it is a good thing she hasnt had to deal with the NG tube! I know she...
Rosemary, yes I remember your comments on the Super rectum...it made me giggle a little right now too!!!...so thanks, I cant tell you how much that means to me right now. I am calm, my mind...
Hi All, I am starting to get a little freaked out, but nothing crazy. My mind is just running back and forth, and I am full of anxiety... My mind is pacing around, wondering, hoping that this is the...
Hello Everyone, So today I went to the OBGYN to get checked for the possible rectocele. It was kinda humorous - cause when the doc came in a sat down....he started to explain that he has looked over...
Tracy, Oh please dont think those bad thoughts :( You will be ok! My gut tells me you are going to be much better after recovery. I know how it is (now) having those back and forth thoughts - asking...
snuggles- About the blood in your stool. I would definitely call your doc and tell them that. Hopefully it is nothing serious, but they will probably see you right away to make sure. Blood in stool...
Hi Judy! Thanks for the welcome. I am glad to hear that you had a sucessful surgery! Sounds awesome, and I am so hopeful I can say the same soon! Yes, I would love to hear your story when you have a...
Tracy, Hmmm....I wonder when/if I will be getting the NG tube, I willhave to ask my surgeon beforehand, so I can be prepare. I did some research to see what is was after I asked last time, ha. It...
snugglesaurus Your Sitz marker test sounds a lot like mine! 90% were still there for me too and scattered throughout. I was not on laxatives during the 5 days, and I had 1 small release on the 3rd...
Hi Marisa, Do you have a Sam's Club or Costco where you live? I get my Miralax in a double pack at Sam's club. They are the large bottles and are about 27 dollars for 2 - so I save ALOT when I go...
Snugglesauras, Oh....and in an earlier post you said "did the Sitz Marker test before and it showed motility" Did you mean to say it DIDNOT show mobility? Did you have markers still in your system or...
snugglesaurus- What are your personal day to day symptoms? I, too, have been diagnosed with Colinc Inertia (even though they say it is a phenomonon and they could never really tell if someone has...
Hey Tracy, Monday Monday Monday - good luck! This will be exciting as well as a little scary - but good scary! I will be thinking of you and hope all goes well, and things improve dramatically for...
Rosemary, Thank you for your welcome, and thank you for your comment on my 'good rectum'!! Ha ha ha....I hope it is all working well after I have no colon any longer! Happy thoughts. Barb Bee...
Tracy, You mentioned earlier that the docs have diagnosed you with IBS-C. Yes, I know what that is! Two and a hlaf years ago, when I started this journey with the hospital, they immediately diagnosed...
2b Colon Free - Thank you so much for your kind words. My mind goes back and forth with this decision, as the days creep closer. I absolutely hate the way I feel daily, however I am soooooo afraid of...
Thanks everyone on the replies on the weight loss/gain. I know it is not the main factor, but it has always been a struggle of mine to lose weight or to keep weight off. If I have 1 bad day of eating...
All - Post-Total Colectomy Questions I have read about weight challenges initially after the surgery and there after. Some say that they lost a lot of weight and others say they gained alot of...
Hi Tracy! Thanks for your reply. I was not online yesterday because there was a Laker game, and I decided to go out for a change. It is a very nice distraction....especially win they win! Ironically,...
Janiepain - Thank you for writing and sharing your story. It is helpful and encouraging! Especially in these last weeks before the surgery. I have been so confident that this was my decision...and...
Answers4me2: Wow, what a story...please do not feel like you are rambling. I am very interested, and I understand how we can go on forever talking about the day to day. :) It sounds like you have...
Jacoby - I personally do not feel that I have a pelvic floor issue, however I do not for sure. Once bowel is in the rectum, I am able to release well, but it is getting there that is the issue. I...
Answers4me2: Thank you for your replies, it make sme feel better to know someone is out there listening and supporting. Can you explain to me what youre issues are? (if you dont mind). You have...
Answers4me2: Yes, it makes me hopeful that my tests came back normal....except for the possible rectocele....but I guess we;ll have to see what come sof that with the nex exam. I will let you know. I...
SORRY for not getting back earlier, I have been working on my home AC with my dad all day. It is out, and it is 90 degrees in California, so....we gotta get this running!! Here are my replies so...
Hello Rosemary, Sorry...I forgot to mention I also have had 2 CT Scans completed in the last 8 months....
Hi Jacoby, Thanks. I believe that the Defecography and Manometry exams check for pelvic floor dysfunction....and all haven't said that was the issue. The only thing that is a possible concern is...
Hello All, I am fairly new to this site. It was suggested to me that I talk to the people on this post regarding my concerns and issues. I hope you all can help, or give some suggestions - I would so...
Thanks. I realize the severity of these questions, really. Of course, I have asked and have received answers through my doctor. I wanted to get some real life personal experiences from others that...
I am in the final stages of exams before my subtotal colectomy will be confirmed a scheduled. I have completed a sitz marker test (failed), small bowel transit test, camera capsule, ct scan, mult...