I had a similar situation. Had my colon removed, had problems with my pelvic floor and the IRA, and eventually had an ileostomy put in place. After some hardships things finally seemed to work out...
Hey ladies and gents, 4 weeks post op for a nasty volvulus my surgeon had to go in and un tangle. Things had been going fine until last week when I started eating oats again (bobs red mill gluten...
Just updating. Surgery went great. I actually had NO scar tissue or adhesions at all. I did have a very bad vovlvulus involving mesentery, my small bowel, etc. my doctor said that it looked like my...
crossing my fingers for a shorter 3-4 day hospital stay but we shall see ;)...
tommorrow at 1 pm, send some positive vibes my way!...
Thanks. Nope, no ibd luckily. So far eating a ton of sugar and extremely ripe bananas blended in protein shakes has helped keep the pain relatively minor and prevent any big obstructions. Just gotta...
Can spasming of the intestine cause strictures? Would they be temporary? A few weeks back I started developing spasms following surgery. They eventually didn't go away and got worse. I then started...
Had surgery the 4th and it's now the 28th. Back in the hospital today with an ileus :(...
No on the pain meds...
HEy guys, I am now 3 weeks out of surgery. THings were all right at first but since last tuesday I have been experiencing pretty intense stomal spasms and cramping. Everything is getting through, but...
I will agree with everyone on the probiotics topic. At least for those with a permanent ileostomy, your small intstine will normally have a smaller amount of probiotic bacteria. ANy kind of...
Do you guys find that doing something like gatorade or pedialyte only for a day helps the bowels rest and the spasm to cease/things to get back on track?...
I have been sticking to using my nutri bullet and blending blueberries, banana, protein powder, peanut and almond butter, etc and flavored quaker oatmeal packets so its all liquid....
no, its not unbearable, just some brief stabbing pain/pressure, and i do have an appetite i am guessing its just early since my surgery and expected :/...
Hey guys, I have had symptoms of a partial obstruction for the past 3 or so days. Foul smelling gas and liquid will pass, and sometime thereafter the rest of the meal will pass through. I get the...
There is virtually no glucose in stevia so no worries there. If there were they would also be released in the small intestines, the colon has no digestive enzymes. Bacteria in the small and large...
The ezekiel bread doesn't slow it down?? Maybe since it is more insoluble fiber where oats are soluble?? Ever tried the cereal??...
How was your output after it woke back up. Did it immediately go to high output, or did it progressively wake up and continue to "speed up" to where things are now over those two weeks?...
How does Ezekiel bread effect everyone's output compared to oats? Oats makes mine applesauce like as well, but I have never tried Ezekiel bread or the Ezekiel cereal....
EVen though the bowels have woken up, it is normal for them to be a bit sluggish for a week or a few, it? (then they normally kick back into gear as normal, or with a vengeance lol!)...
Oh no, you all misunderstand. I am out of surgery now and in my apartment. I am playing it safe and sticking to shakes I make with a nutri bullet using protein powder, yogurt, fruit, peanut butter,...
Exactly, that why I asked everyone to write down their PERSONAL time line. If enough people put in their input you tend to see averages (hence why awe have statistics and averages ;) )...
Hey everyone. My surgery was a success. Relatively uncomplicated. Right now Im still tender and bloated but I know this comes with surgery. Itll be a good week or so before the body feels safe and I...
What were everyone's "go to" foods for the low residue period after their surgeries? I am also just having my loop changed to an end so I am assuming I , while still needing to keep low residue at...
Great to hear. Thanks probiotic. Here's a tip for those who have too thick of output and want to attempt to thin it out a bit, use some more gentle magnesium supplements (those that chelates to amino...
I'm sure I'll get some blockages with the end. They just happen. Just hoping its much less then the darn loop....
My main reason is the blockages I was getting more frequently along with the fact that whenever any food gets to that kink, it just sits there until enough pressure can build to force things out, so...
As I mentioned, I had my loop for about 2 years. Given enough time, even a loops output will slow down. It's just a matter of months/years before the small intestine starts taking on some of the...
No reversal planned in the near future, but definitely years down the road. I have to much going on with medical school right now to attempt one and have it fail or not work out. I have had my loop...
Anyone??...
Hello all, I currently have a loop ileostomy. SOme imaging studies have shown that there is scarring and narrowing right at the site where my stoma comes out. It is kinked fairly bad. MY symptoms...
So I will be ordering my first batch of supplies in a little while, and I was wondering what brands everyone likes the best. he hospital only sent me home with hollister, but so far I definitely like...
From seeing a lot of your posts it seems like you restrict food so much that your digestive system has just become weak/lazy over the years. You should try and slowly build up its strength again by...
I am feeling great besides some belly bloat from gas from surgery but that will subside with time. I am sleeping and my butt has already healed up! I am being cautious and living off my own weight...
Anyone here ever used or use the stealth belt???? I have been thinking of getting one of these and a hernia belt for when I start weight lifting again....
Hey ladies. Had my temp. loop surgery last friday. Friday and saturday were nothing but ice chips and the iv. Saturday was clear liqids (popsicles, a jello cup, some sorbet, etc) Sunday was more of...
Hey all, HAving an temp loop ileo done on october 14th. Will my surgeon be able to see if any of my pelvic organs have shifted/fallen down at all during the procedure and do anything about at such as...
HEy all. Quick question. I know that the EMG test where they place electrodes onto your anal area is used to diagnose anismus. My EMG tests showed that when I bear down, instead of relaxing, those...
most likely just straining and/or all the bathroom difficulties over the years wearing things down caused it ....
Well, the first dilation we got it to 15 mm, and it only shrunk back to 13 mm (which he expected and siad thats good). This time he dilated to 18mm. Bad news is he is saying there is definitely some...
did you ever have problems passing mucus while you had the loop since everything was still connected??...
Well I had a subtotal colectomy with IRA. Post surger I developed pelvic floor probs. I actually dont get constipated, I just only poo bit by bit. My puborectalis and internal shincter stay tight. I...
Yeah, I wouldnt describe it as typical gassy bloating, it just distends out near my scar and there is a fullness there until I defecate it out bit by bit. Oh well, going in tommorow for the first...
glad to hear you are doing good after surgery. Are you still pretty much bloat free now and able to eat again and truly enjoy it? did you ever feel puffy or watery when you would bloat before, and...
could the stricture be causing the bloating/distension. I will get it but only temporarily (and the bulge is right at my scar site) and as I have small bms it passes. it also seems like water makes...
Yes it will be aseries of progressive dilations up to a max of 15-18 mm if it doesnt shrink back. I dont know how to feel about that as it was 30 mm after surgery. Well have to see though, as this...
my stricture is a about 5 mm. I am meeting a guy who is head of the advanced endoscopy something or other center at my hospital. He will be doing the dialtions. I will also be getting botox into my...
Well, the doctor didnt end up doing the sphincterotomy. When he was inside me he didnt think it would be needed, but I did have a sever stricture at my anastomosis. I am getting a ct scan done...
Say some prayers for me tonight. Surgery will be tommorow at 12 30 or so....
I met with my surgeon and it turns out I have a pretty nasty anal fissure. He says I could have had it for a while and it could have been gradually getting worse making it harder to go/causing my...