I have the same pain, last night it was so bad I had to sleep on my back elevated. I changed my bag I had no clue, but I'm guesssing it's scar tissue pain. oh well...
Well funny story. I was at work the other day and had a hugh accident. I am a dog groomer and was working beside another groomer who was trying to control a mental golden retriever. He released his...
I have the same thing going on, my Gi just gave me some cortifoam. It helps alot. He said it's because the rectum is still inflammed. He said once the j-pouch is put in the rest of the diseased...
Wow, that's supportive. You will gain your confidence back, I'm 5 weeks after surgery and never felt better about myself. But it would probably take longer without the support of friends and family....
When I had my emer.surgery, my mom told me her cousin went in 2 days before. That was really weird, but I did call her and she helped me with some questions about gas. It was really nice to speak...
wow thanks everone you can't understand the releif I'm feeling. /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif ...
thanks....
Was wondering if this is a common side effect. During my last flare up that lasted 2 months I basically missed my period. A little spoting for one day. I had my surgery and that same month no period....
Dr. cohen is my surgeon. my appt. is in sept (5 months since first surgery). I hate waiting for anything. /community/emoticons/mad.gif ...
Did you know Stay at home mom's in Alberta get paid to stay home weekly. The more kids you have the more money you get. Buggers. I heard they can get like $300 a week for 2 kids. It's all that dam...
wow 44lbs, I lost 25lbs, I don't really want to gain all that weight back. Really happy to lose all the baby weight (not in those circumstances) but happy none the less. Confused about diet however,...
no, no pouch yet, 2 more surgery's to go. I was told meds weren't working and needed emergency surgery. I had surgery that night! I have to wait 6 to 8 months and that sucks. oh well, let me know how...
Well it wasn't normal, I was in the hospital via ambulance. Had the home nurse visit me at 9am she said stiches around stoma look "normal" theres that word again. 10am husband calling 911 I'm on the...
There's a long waiting list at Mt.Sinai Toronto for j-pouch, someone suggested mcmaster Hamilton. Was wondering if anyone has had surgery there? Wanted to know there experience. Kinda scared as it is...
saw the surgeon, he says it's normal. relieved i guess?...
Enigma I had a subtotal colectomy 2 weeks ago. The pain in my rectum has gotten worse, and now there's alot of blood. Seeing the surgeon tomorow. I think they maybe took me off the pred to soon? Oh...
Thanks for the info, how often would you say your leaking, and how many days after surgery did it start?...
Thanks I just saw the ostomy board after i posted, thanks anyway....
Hi everyone I'm new. I had my colon removed 14 days ago and I have a ileostomy. The Doctor says it's normal to pass mucous rectally, but it's very very painful. I might as well be flared up again...