Jillibean -- I have a few questions surrounding your fibromyalgia, as I also have this. I, too, noticed that I did not have any difficulties following my surgery. In fact, I felt better than I had...
Gogently - The best advice for the plane is to make sure that your luggage has wheels, so that you can pull it. Let someone else lift it for you when removing it from baggage claim. There are plenty...
Gogently -- I am soo glad to hear that everything went fine for you! Like you, I was told that it would take 12 - 18 months before I was able to be completely back to normal. It has been a little...
Phyllis B, My prayers are with you. It sounds as if you are in very good hands. Everyone is different, but if you can adapt after a colectomy, I am willing to bet you will handle any needed surgeries...
Gogently, my apologies, I have been very busy at work ( went back full time 6 weeks post op). I flew roundtrip to Virginia this past week in a 48 hour period ( 7 weeks post op) and though I was a...
bootynoworky --- congrats on a successful surgery, I am truly glad to hear that you are doing well. Enpointe - I was amazed to hear that someone else could see the difference the surgery made on...
Iam, It is very important to remember that everyone responds differently to surgery. I returned to work part time this week ( my surgery was 1/17), because I just couldn't sit still any longer. I am...
Iam, Dark stool, or tarry in appearance can be a sign that their is blood in them. This may be what your physician is concerned with. I would give him a call, he may need to check you. Tracy...
Gogently -- I am glad ot hear that you are home, but sad to hear that you are having complications. The only infection that I experienced after surgery was where they had placed the JP tube for...
Iam, I am soo glad to hear that you are doing well. Take it slow and you will do just fine. Tracy...
Resa, I think it all depends on how fast you heal/recover from the surgery. In some instances the surgeon may keep you in the hopsital up to 14 days and in others, such as mine, I came home on day 5...
Hi Everyone! I have a few questions and was hoping for some input. I went to see my family physician yesterday for a follow up visit (my surgeon's wife had emergency surgery). My incision is healing...
Phyllis, I couldn't have responded to KLH any better! You pretty much summed it up in a nutshell. Even though I have just had my surgery and I am still getting to know my body again, I wouldn't trade...
bootynoworky, I am still on my liquid diet, so I am eating lots of cream of chicken soup, grits, oatmeal, pudding, jello and juices. I am tolerating all of this just fine, but have been unable to...
KLH, Thanks for sharing it's nice to know I was not alone in my bad judgement. As far as being home, I tire easy, but have managed to decrease the pain meds daily. I am now increasing my diet slowly...
Hi everyone...it took me a little while to find the new thread. I had my surgery on Wednesday Jan. 17 and came home on Sunday Jan. 21, 2007, because as my surgeon said I was doing "remarkably well"...
Well here I am the night before surgery and I have to admit a little nervous. Everyone on this site has been very informative and supportive. I have looked forward to the information and experiences...
Iam, my prayers are with you and I wish you a speedy recovery. Gogently, my sugery is next wednesday, but they have yet to schedule the pre-op, is that normal? I called today and they said they would...
Gogently, My surgery has been schedule for Jan. 17. My surgeon will be performing an abdominal incision, so I will be in the hospital at least 10 days. I will keep in touch as much as possible and...
Thank you all for the information regarding the types of foods that may be easier to handle following surgery. I am scheduled for surgery Jan. 17 and am truly scared. I wonder everyday of I am making...
Sunshine Mom, I have to agree that "depends" will probably be the answer once I return to work. I work in a nursing/rehab facility where everyone is very active. I fear that I may not always be close...
Hi! I have been reading these posts for the past few months preparing myself for my upcoming surgery (total abdominal colectomy) on January 17. I have truly welcomed the information regarding the...