Hello all, It has been years since I have posted here. I hope all of you are doing well. I am unsure of where to post this question but this is the forum that I frequently visited so maybe some of...
Hello all, I am sure many will not remember me as it has been awhile since I have been on. I hope you are all doing well. I had a Colectomy in 2011 for CI. It was helpful and I definitely don't...
I had my labs drawn through my new PCP. It was found that it is Hashimotos,my TPO AB was 500. I am currently Hyperthyroid,so he changed my dose from 112MCG of Levothyroxine to 100 of Synthroid,no...
Hi guys! It has been awhile,I have been so busy! Hi Hodaya!Ali,keep us updated on your appointment on Thursday! Kyle-I hope the biofeedback helps you! Nanci,how are you? I am doing ok. I still get...
I have heard good things about both. I don't see the Endo until the end of next month but I see my new PCP and am going to ask him to run more labs, Free T3,Free T4,TSH,antibodies.......
That's the thing. I havent' had my Free T3 or Antibodies checked in years. I insisted on an Endocrinologist appointment,obviously they were not running the necessary tests....
I have had pretty severe Hypothyroidism for almost 10 years. My T4 has always been very low and my TSH sky high(over a 100 a few times). I recieved my last 5 labs because I am seeing a new PCP and I...
I am so sorry!:( Maybe ask if they have a cancellation list?...
LOL Pink would be nice!! The only reason I am concerned is awhile back I was having issues and my labs showed that my Bile salts were off. I was wondering if it that could be the cause and there is...
I know this is a weird question but has anyone experienced orange stool? I don't mean orange tinted I mean like orange. The last few days I have had orange stool. It started around the time that I...
I have to have a referral and am in the process of trying to find a new PCP. Do all Endo's require a referral? I know it isn't my insurance....
Thank you, I am going to call right now. I will keep you guys updated....
Hi guys. I am Mary and I am new to this forum but not to Healingwell. I usually post in Ostomies and had my Colon removed 3 weeks ago for Colonic Inertia. Now that one issue is fixed(hopefully), I...
Oh my goodnesss. I sure hope you start feeling better soon. You are definitely in my thoughts!...
Probably a stupid question but why do we have to be on a Low Residue Diet after a Colectomy? Will fresh fruits, salad...etc make you constipated or cause diarrhea or what is the problem? What makes...
Thanks guys. Not sure what the deal is. What concerns me is I was normal at first. As far as symtpoms: Bloating:Mild since surgery Nausea or burping:no Trapped Gas:A couple of days ago but it was in...
Hi guys. I am 10days out from a Colectomy. Everything was awesome at first but the I have had issues the past two days. I feel the urge to have a BM and I can usually get some mush out but that is...
That is great news Alibee, but I am not sure why you would need to do one for a consult! Kyle-what did you find out?...
Thanks guys. I waited it out and after about 4 hours it went away. My fever went down. I was nauseous but that is all gone now and I finally was able have a bowel movement it had been 2 days since I...
Thanks, I don't think so no nausea or vomiting....
Fever is low grade now at 100 was at 97.9...
Still have tingling in my legs and lower stomach too....
I had my Colectomy 6 days ago. I have had bad gas pains but have dealt. I do not take pain pills except before bed. Earlier I got up to walk and it felt like a knot of pain above belly button and...
Kyle-good luck tomorrow! I hope they can help. I too have that trapped gas. OMG it is intense and can take hours to get it out but usually with some walking I can get some out. I don't know if that...
Hey guys. I hope I didn't jinx myself. Last night was a bit different. I went without having a BM for about 8 hours. When I did go,even though it was liquid I had to push a little and didn't really...
I am gettting tired so can't catch up but I feel so bad that you are still miserable. Were things normal at first, what was happening in the hospital? I don't know about biofeedback. My surgeon said...
hey Tracy,still thinking about you!...
Oh and I know I am still swollen but I swear my waist is tinier. He kept saying I don't know how such a big Colon fit inside just a small abdomen!!!! What, I sure didn't feel small at all....
Thanks guys. Still doing good. I go about 10 times per day and I don't mind at all. It is still liquid but it is turning brown. I am just afraid I will wake up one day and be constipated. I am still...
Nanci and Kyle-How is everything? Ali-Any word from the surgeon?...
Thank you, I hope everything continues to progress well once I leave the hospital too!...
Hey guys. I am doing fine. Surgery ended up taking 4.5 instead of 3.5 hours. Everything went very well. My Colon ended up being over 7 foot long. He also stated it took a little longer because my...
Thank you Hodaya, I will update on FB as I get a chance!...
Thank you so much! I woke up and am pretty scared(which is weird because I have had quite a few surgeries and have always been pretty relaxed). I am worried I am not cleaned out enough. As I...
Thanks guys! I just started the prep(yuck) with some additonal laxatives of course. I took some laxatives last night and have been on only liquid for 3 days so this should clean me out! Alisha-that...
Well tomorrow is my Colectomy. I feel ready but still do not believe it is real. I don't feel super excited or scared for the surgery as I thought I would. I don't feel a whole lot other than sadness...
Hey guys. I am making another thread but wanted to say thank you all so much for all of your help. Kyle and Nanci- I hope you continue to get better. Alibee-good luck with the surgeon and Hodaya...
Yes they know. They said I sound good and I have taken the appropriate actions so I should be fine. All should go as planned unless I develop a fever, which I wouldn't doubt or if my throat is too...
Thank you so much! I am so ready but now I am just worrying myself sick. I have the worst luck with getting sick:(...
Even after a 10 day course of antibiotics I still have this darn sore throat. The nurse said it should be fine but I am worried it will get worse or I will get a fever. Please keep me in your...
The lemonade idea is awesome, thanks so much for that! You seriously made me laugh because that is so true, I can't wait for the post surgery diet.lol...
Ok, I have your cell now. I wonder if we are on the same time? Yes, still next Wednesday, I am on edge! I saw on FB Kyle is back in, I hate to hear this. I wish I knew what was going on! Is the MOM...
Thank you, I hope things get moving for you too!! I have to take Moviprep, the one prep I have yet to try. I am going on a liquid diet on Sunday and Monday and then clear liquid diet on Tuesday. They...
Nanci-I know I called you a couple of times this week but if I accidentally called you yesterday and it was silent, I apologize I think I butt-dialed you.lol Today I was at work so I was unable to...
Surgery is next Wednesday and today I am going to get all of the items for my prep and my liquid diet. I noticed on my sheet that the part that said no red dye was marked out and just left liquid...
Nanci-Phone tag you are it:) I called you last night. I am usually running crazy until like 9 but if that is too late I understand....
Thinking of you, hope everything went well. Keep us updated when you get a chance!...
OMG Kyle, what in the world? Please keep us updated. You need to start feeling better!...
Wow Kyle you have been through a lot too. I hope it is all uphill from here! Any words of advice or encouragement?...
I'm sorry, I called too late....