Mom 23, I had a total colectomy. They completely removed my colon and connected the small intestine to the rectum. No bag. Honestly, that was one of my fears, although a good friend has one and is...
Sue, Thanks for the suggestions. I try to eat as much fiber as I can. Honestly, I have tried metamucil a couple of times, but haven't stuck with it. There is just something about it--probably because...
To Mom 23: As I am reading your posting, it is a mirror image of what I have gone through. I am 50, had severe constipation for 25 years. Two years ago, I finally found a surgeon who didn't think...