Yes, it would be a direct connect from the small intestine to the top of the rectum....
I know a lot of people on this board have had total colectomies "ileo" style, with the bag. But I was looking to hear some experiences from so people that had the ileo-rectal anastomosis. What were...
Thank You 2b ColonFree for your continued information!! I have been reading back in the previous posts starting at "Total Colectomy's #3 thru 7". After 7, I skipped to #30. Most of those posts where...
Thank you all for your advice! Your comments sparked a few more questions for me... -I know most have mentioned having an 'ileostomy', but my doctor was planning a "direct connect". Anyone have any...
Definitely the Cleveland Clinic. My family doctor recommended me to travel there to get a third opinion. I am in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. It it obviously far away for me to go to, but they...
Hello All, I have had chronic constipation for as long as I can remember. (15+ years) Im a 23 year old female, and have always had a problem having regular BM's. On average I would say I have one,...