Based on your profile name I'm guessing you may have the op at the same hospital I did, unless you're a Scottish ex pat!? The rectal blood/mucus was fairly easy to control for me, no "accidents" and...
Thanks. I had the colectomy in 2014 which had various complications but didn't have long lasting pain. The proctectomy, because of where it is I guess, takes much longer to heal and comes with some...
I would keep weighing yourself each morning and night for a couple of weeks, sounds like the scales are a bit wonky. I weighed myself regularly post op and found there was a 2 to 3 kg difference...
I had a proctectomy one week ago today (happy new year!) and was discharged from hospital after 4 nights with little pain. Unfortunately the last couple of nights the pain has really set in ... is...
How did the op go? I had this done a week ago so very interested to hear your story....
That seems like a lot of trips! But you are putting a lot of meds up there so it's probably difficult to tell - do you have the urgency / pressure feeling? It's also very close to your surgery so...
I had a colectomy with end ileostomy in August last year and was also pretty active before (mainly cycling / running). Have experimented with a few setups since the op for mainly long cycles (> 4...
Thanks for the detailed reply, very helpful, especially part about the stump removal. I've looked into both options and swaying more towards sticking with the stoma, purely because it feels like it...
Hi guys I had a total colectomy last year after diagnosed with UC about a week beforehand. Left the rectum. Now deciding between pouch or not. Few questions for you if you're up to it. Also posted...
Does anyone get a bulge directly behind the stoma when output moving through it? Sort of like a tennis ball shape that then retracts back in when done? The bottom of the stoma also then disappears...
Yea I've been putting a few drops in a new pouch which also works a treat. Very good smell neutraliser. I'm assuming a lot of other "essential oils" would be good too. Bought some small bottles from...
After some research I have just tried dropping a very small amount of eucalyptus oil down the toilet after emptying the bag and it is fantastic for neutralising the smell! Much better than any spray...
How long are you after surgery? Would take it easy if not long but other than that just get some sure seals, empty your bag first and maybe practise going under water in the bath first!!...
I've just passed my 3 month surgery anniversary after having a total colectomy with end ileostomy for UC. Recently started getting ab pain/cramps around the belly button on opposite side from stoma,...
Thanks for the replies and well wishes. Agreed that it has all moved quickly relative to most stories I've read here so in a way I am grateful that the decisions were taken out my hands and that I...
Hey! Thanks for reading first of all and appreciate any help you guys can give - have picked up a lot of great info from these forums :) After a long period of increased BMs every day and constant...