Hi Hodaya - It's been a long time since I've logged in. I'm so glad to hear that your surgery went well and things are going well and that you are feeling great. I'm still taking my medications and...
Hi to all. It's been two weeks since I posted and I have missed soooo much! I have spent the las two hours reading the post from 23 and now on 24. WOW! Good news and bads news both. I am so glad I...
Checking in. I went to my appointment on the 10th and it was a no go for surgery. My doctor felt like I wasnt to the the point of surgery yet. What it that suppose to mean! I am disappointed and...
Just checking in. Judy-wishing you well on your recovery. Happy to hear your surgery went well. Marisa-glad to hear your feeling better. Christy-good luck with your surgery. I will be praying for you...
Thank you conmarjo for the encouragement. My appointment is this Friday. Yeah! I'm hoping he gives me the green light for surgery. What type of complications did you have? Was your surgery...
Hodaya- That is I am hoping for. I can't wait to see my Dr. (July 10th) Keep me posted. TDR- Good luck! I hope that the botox works for you. And I take Amitiza 24mg 2 times a day and Miralax. I drink...
Hodaya-I am so glad for your good news. I know that it's scary when you actually here the news about surgery. But isn't that what you wanted. And what type of surgery are you actually having?...
Thank you Kristen. My dr does laparoscopic which is what he told me would do. I am glad your recovery is going so good. I feel better about making the decision to go ahead and have the surgery. How...
Kristen- I am glad to hear your surgery went well. I am very curoius to know everything about your surgery and your recover. Sorry to be so demanding. I am awaiting my surgery, even though it is not...
The only test I've had is a colonoscopy and the sitz marker test. I ask my surgeon about other test like the defecography. "My research has indictated that to be next test." However, my surgeon...
I don't think people fully understand what we go through or what we have been through. And if the cure was easy as to eat fruit and veggies; drink water; take a laxative; increase fiber; or any other...
Hodaya-my sharp pains are in my abdomen - occassionally in the rectum. I have trouble with hemorrhoids. I go back to my colorectal surgeon on July 10th. Can't wait. Thank you for the imformation. I...
Does anyone hurt more after they have a BM? If I don't have a BM I usually feel nausea and bloated and then when I do have a BM I have sharp pains and cramping. What's the deal?...
8 years ago. I had a lot of abdominal pain after I had my son. Which the Drs. thought was because I had him c-section. I battled consipation most of my life and just excepted that it was part of...
Thank you Judy and Amanda, Your information you shared has been quite helpful. I had no idea CI even existed until I went for a colonoscopy. I am so glad I did. My symptoms were getting worse and I...
[b] it. So I am researching 24/7. My next appointment is on July 10th so I want to know everything there is to know about CI. I have been reading several of these post and have found lots of useful...