Got it. Thanks for the clarification....
I'm not on 175. I'm only on 50. Not sure where the 175 came from?...
Thanks to the reply. My TSH was around 15 on 11/17. I didn't realize I didn't post it. I do take levothyroxine 50 since January. I was on 25 starting in November. I'm just surprised that my numbness...
1/6/16 results Free T4 0.93 - 1.70 ng/dL 0.93 Tsh 0.27 - 4.20 uIU/mL 5.52 ----- 12/01/15 results TPO AB 1517 IU/mL <9 IU/mL H thanks! ----- 11/17/15 results THYROXINE FREE INDEX 1.35 1.40 - 3.10 L...
Hi All, Quick background - I had a subtotal colectomy in 2010 due to colonic inertia. With some funky celiac blood work (but no biopsy) I have been gluten free since 2011. In the fall of 2013 I began...
It has been over a year since my sub-total colectomy with ileal rectal anastomosis for my colonic inertia. I wanted to wait a year until things should more on par with what I should expect for the...
To answer your questions: I did two enemas beforehand and that was it. No GoLytely or any of the other cocktails. As far as the paste they put inside you - it is kind of like your standard white...
Track your food, take Gas X... if it continues - see your doctor. You could have an infection....
I'm 10 weeks post-op from my subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastamosis. I'm so thankful for the surgery, but I'm having 2 annoying problems 1) excessive gas and 2) lots of bowel movements...
Your pelvic floor may be having spasms. I would assume it will go away in time. If it starts to become painful vs. uncomfortable I'd see your doctor about it sooner....
wet suit?...
Clindamycin makes me super nauseous and even vomit. They say I'm not allergic to the 'mycin' family because I don't have any rashes or hives, etc. Stick to liquids and pain meds like the others have...
After a few days home from the hospital I stopped taking anything. I went ahead an took some Percocet and went back to sleep this morning. I suppose I should cool my heels about doing anything :)...
laying on my back right now (difficult to type), but I'm OK as long as I don't move :)...
welcome home (early!)...
I get pain from my lower left side. The resident said it was where my reconnection is and no one ever complains about it hurting there specifically. Hope it passes soon :(...
Thanks for the info, Dan....
I fly with Xanax :) I used to pop a pill or two before I got to the airport. While it is to help prevent a panic attack - it also makes me very drowsy. I have to take 2 mg in order to relax enough...
So I am 13 days post opt from my surgery (subtotal) and I've been doing a lot better. I've been a lot more active and eating 'normal' foods again. This evening I started getting very uncomfortable in...
I only took the one pill so I can't be of help there. As far as doing an enema or other treatments prior - no. I didn't have any bowel movements during mine so I was so miserable at day 5 and spent...
looks like we need an Atlanta meet-up!...
For those of you with a sub-total colectomy or ostomy (please say what you have) - how much water do you drink to compensate for the extra water that goes into producing your stools? Was it any...
why don't they make 'night bags?' ??...
bearbear - I hope that you have the support from friends and family that can help you get a belt! It seems like it really helps out people a great deal....
put one on your Christmas list :scool:...
summer - When one is ready about getting surgery they will get it :) Gilda I'm so sorry you have no family to be with you. I hope that you have some wonderful friends that will be able to help you. I...
They do the Sitz marker pill different. Some only take it once and an X-ray is done after 5 days. Another take a pill every day and do an X-ray each day....
1. Can I opt to skip Biofeedback and go for the surgery right away? I've been told it has low success rates. Most likely no 3. Can the surgeon deny my wishes? Yes 4. If I got an ostomy, would my...
There are pills you can take but they are the size of nickels and taste like a salt lick. You also need to take a handful for each 'dose.' I measure out individual doses of Golytely and put it in...
I'll keep you in my prayers, Marisa. I can't imagine what it's like to have a child be ill when you have complications of your own....
Your mailman should report those people... just sayin' :)...
Brian - did you get your ostomy for Crohn's? I think having IBD vs. IBS is one of the 'approved' diseases that qualify you. I'd get a disability lawyer if you can. You can always call around to...
I definitely think you need to run all the appropriate tests before they do any surgery. Unfortunately it seems like you are only in the initial stages as far of what tests they can run. I hate to...
How much of your large intestine is left? From what I know you don't get a colonoscopy once you lose most of your large intestine - you'd get a sigmoidoscopy. Most likely just needing to utilize a...
kudos for learning in the midst of all the issues! How is your pain level? I don't have any experience with an ileostomy, but from what I read most people do genuinely feel better. I can't imagine...
I agree with the BRAT diet, too. I haven't had any meat since my surgery. I find that to be a strange suggestion anyway. I could see add fiber, less fiber one condition or another.. but meat? I...
I started noticing symptoms when I was around 20 and now I'm 25. The two and half years have been with non-stop treatment of some sort....
Have you had any tests for your stomach, small intestine, or outlet issues? As far as being "too young" I find that to be BS. You don't want to be 60 and getting your colon removed. Do you use any...
Allie - I haven't been able to follow Lizzie's updates on a regular basis. She had colonic inertia, right? What surgery/surgeries has she had? I know she's had many complications. Thanks....
Oh - I updated my Caring Bridge with a photograph of my post-surgery incisions. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/semi-colon...
I had it laprascopic - 5 total incisions. One is large at my bikini line. She did leave a foot of my colon. Not sure why she left so much, but I was always so drugged to press for more. I had about...
Karen - I am one-week post-op now. The incisions don't really hurt per se. The pain that is the worst is on my left side near an incision. I told the resident on duty about this and she said it was...
thanks guys. Nothing sounded appetizing except the grapes. I'm feeling pretty horrible this morning. I just woke up (almost 11AM!) because the phone rang a few times. I'm behind on my pain meds...
My story and then questions at the bottom if you don't care about all the details. I got my sub-total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis last Tuesday. My surgery started at 1:30PM and I didn't...
I made it through surgery. Yesterday I was still in a lot of pain. Today I'm having a lot of nausea. Still on clear liquids (or nothing). I'd love to take a shower, but it doesn't look like its in...
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/semi-colon Here is my link! Leaving in a bit for surgery. I'm soooooo hungry. I could go for a nice sandwich right now :)...
Yes, I'm here in Atlanta. Are they going to remove the hernia? Sorry about the mucus thing....
Thanks Val :) Doing my clear liquids now. My dad and stepmom came into town last night and had the whole family over at their friends house for a big dinner. Glad I have the support of others in such...
Rosemary - you need one of those body suit cooling systems :)...
I lived in a dorm room with 3 other roommates, but we had our own bathroom. I'm not sure if you are comfortable with transferring to another school or not. Other colleges have online classes that...