Hi Mom23, I'm happy to give you the name and info for the surgeon here in Chicago -- I'd prefer not to post it on this board. If you'd like to e-mail me, please feel free. I was in the hospital for a...
Hi there, Just a quick note -- I've been a member on the colectomy series of posts for a while -- had a subtotal colectomy for colonic inertia in January of '05 and it has completely changed my life...
Hi Phyllis, I know how it can be to get frustrated with the docs. I liked my GI, but it still took almost 2 years to come to the surgical referral. When she referred me, I was ready to sign on the...
Hi Phyllis, Quickly -- my surgeon did his residency and colorectal fellowship, etc. at the Cleveland Clinic and he is the most amazing doctor/surgeon I've ever known. Okay, I haven't known that many,...
Hi Lesa, Just a quick thought on your bleeding -- Emma is right -- you should call and/or see your surgeon right away. I can't remember your surgery date, but something similar happened to me about...
Hi Everyone, I have not posted in a long time and don't have a lot of spare time, but there are a couple of comments I wanted to pass along. First, I just wanted to tell Sandy that my surgery date...
Hi Cheryl, I wanted to write and let you know about[b] my biofeedback experience. It is not bad or painful, so please don’t worry J [3] My surgeon prescribed 6 weeks of physical therapy with...
Hi Ladies, I just lost a long post/message because my computer is being a pain--so will make this shorter. Amira, so glad you are doing better now that you're home! I hope it continues and that...
Hi Kelly, Hopefully you will see this message...just wanted to say hello and let you know that you are not alone. I'm sorry to hear that you've had complications--did you have an open or laparoscopic...
Hi Linda & Neelie, There is a lot of information that has been posted over the last few months in the total colectomy section. Under ostomies, and then Total Colectomy, followed by parts 2, 3...
Hi Ladies, It's so great that everyone is doing so well! We all have unique stories...and that's what's great to share. Especially for people who are pondering surgery or getting ready to go in....
P.S. no second thoughts at all! I was so ready to have relief and (hopefully) a new lease on life. I will admit that it was a bit scary when they wheeled me in to the OR, but that's normal. I took a...
Hi Everyone, Glad to hear that everyone is doing well for the most part--especially after surgery! Zoe, I wouldn't worry too much about the bloating and stretched stomach after only 3 weeks--I think...
Hi Sara, I will e-mail you too--thanks for your address. Just curious if you are in Illinois since you are talking about Northwestern. I'm in Illinois too, but did not have my surgery at...
Hi All, Just a quick note to Christina about the NG tube and the pain. It's a long tube that will be in your nose and down your throat for about the first day or 2 after surgery. It's kind of...