I had a subtotal colectomy in 2007. I still have constipation, but I also have bouts of diarrhea. I have noticed I can't eat a lot of foods I use to. Some days the foods I can tolerate I am not able...
I had a subtotal colectomy in 2007 and I have gained so much weight after the surgery. I got pregnant in 2008 and lost weight during the pregnancy the baby received all the nutrition he weighted...
Hi Everyone, I had a sub total in August of 2007. I came to this site and read all the post prior to having the surgery. I remeber everyone talking about eating slow small bites and no seeds and...
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Ash I am so sorry to hear that you lost your babies. What is the reversal for? Do you have a bag? I do not have a bag they connected the small intestine to the rectum. I live in a very small town and...
I had a sub total colectomy on aug 9th of this year. My doctor said it was ok to get pregnant. I was wondering if any one had a sub total and then got pregnant. If so can you share your story. This...
Booty, my mother in law had her galbladder removed about 4 weeks ago and ever sence she has severe pain in her lower back she believes it may be caused from lifting my son to soon after surgery....
I had my TC on 8/9/07. I recovered great. I had someone with me at the hospital at all times. I couldn't imagine not having someone there. Everytime I had to get up to use the restroom I had to...
My mom had stomache pains for years always being sent home from the hostpital not being helped until they finaly found out what it was. She has a rare disease the abbrevation is EG the name is real...
After reading everyones post it seems you all have a lot of BM's each day. As you know I had my TC on the 9th of this month. But I do now go alot maybe 2-5 times a day. I don't go after each meal. I...
April I'm glad to hear your doing better and able to be at home. I had the same problem with the veins when I went in for the surgery they poked me 6 times before bringing in the ultra sound machine...
Hi Everyone I had my surgery on the 9th stayed 6 days in the hospital I had it done lap. And I am doing great I feel like a new woman recover is going great I owe it to my mom, my man, and my kids. I...
Lori I started my prep last night I drank 4liters of Golytely and today I have to drink fleet phospho- soda. I pick my mom up from the airport tomorrow. I havent even started to pack yet for the...
Lori It must be hard for you to leave your boys for so long. How old are they? I am gonna miss my kids so much I hope I get to see them every day. maybe not my 1 rd old because I worry he may want me...
Lori How are you feeling these days? I know your scared and nervous right now but try to think of how great we will feel in a few months. When is your last day at work and when will your mom be...
michelle It breaks my heart to hear what you are going through. No one should have to go through what you have. I hope you keep your faith and spirits up. My mother always tells me he doesnt give us...
resa I hope I will kick the sugar cravings that would be a great bonus. I love sweets! Actually I love all food. /community/emoticons/yeah.gif I have a question for everyone that has had the...
Lori I don't know how you suffered through two bottles of castor I feel for you. I tried to drink it once and I mixed it in with Cola and oh my was it bad it all floated to the top. For this prep I...
To All, I have read several of your posts that say you would have the surgery over again that your happy with the surgery. I was wondering if their is anyone out there that regrets having the surgery?...
Lori Its cool that you know the time of day you will have your surgery. I was told the hospital will call me on the 8th between 2-6 to let me know what time to be there. I like to plan ahead I hate...
Lori Sorry I haven't been on in awhile my internet has not been working very well I can't seem to keep a signal. How are you feeling? I seen the Surgeon on Tues and my surgery will be on the 9th. I...
flbutterfly I hope your feeling better I'm sorry to hear that you are in so much pain right now. Just think a couple more weeks and your on to a new you. I am having my surgery in wenatchee its a...
Amey You had your colectomy in 2001 was it a total? How do you feel now any regrets? Did you have to change much about the way you live? Sorry to ask so many questions but you are the only person...
Amey Sorry to hear that you had to go through so much pain. Once the Dr seen how discomforting it was why wasn't he able to give you somthing....
My surgeon is on vacation till the 24th which happens to be the same days as my appointment to let him know wether or not I wont the surgery. I am inpatiant so I called the office and told the nurse...
April I am so sorry to hear about your dad it must have been hard for both your mother and your father to go through so much. Its great that you had the surgery when did you have it and how is your...
Hello Ladies, I am new here but I have read all the post from part one to fifteen. I have had severe constipation sence I can remember my mother and her sisters also have it. Well they live off...