Hi Irish Mom, I did have that testing done. I was told I had pelvic flood dysfunction also. Basically my muscles contract and relax opposite of when they are supposed to. I went for biofeedback...
hi everyone, i had my large intestine removed in july of 07. i also have a sluggish small intestine but it seemed to be doing its job for a while. i do not have an ileostomy, they reconnected my...
hi everyone. i haven't posted in months! i have a question, i had my surgery july 31st 2007, my large intestine removed entirely, however i do not have a bag. i've started exercising lately and i...
HI everyone I was just wondering, I had my surgery 2 months ago and I am on birth control, does anyone know if this operation makes the pill less effective??...
stuck- thanks for your reply! i am going to try the different things you recommended and hopefully that will help. can you tell me, did you have any weight changes after the surgery?? i lost about...
HI EVERYONE So I went to the bathroom from the milk of mag, but slow again now that i am not taking that. I am trying to eat more cooked veggies, and i had prune juice today. it's helping a little...
hi phyllis, they removed my entire large intestine and reconnected my small intestine to my rectum. i talked to the surgeon and i am not obstructed, just really slow but i dont know why. i am taking...
hi everyone! i am finally home from the surgery, i was in the hospital for 11 days, but everything went really well. i was having about 3 to 5 bm's a day for a few days, and now for the last 3 days...
Thanks Amey, I am freaking out! I called my doctor crying today, i feel like i am going to turn into an obese monstor with a big scar. it seems so weird to me because if you go from never going to...
Hi everyone! I went for my pre testing yesterday and I'm all set for the surgery now. thanks for wishing me well. Amey, I know this should be the least of my worries, but why do you think you gained...
Hi everyone, Well it's almost time, i have my pre surgical testing tomorrow and then 2 more days til the surgery! i am so nervous! i know i've already asked but can people tell me there experience...
I also have a rapidly emptying stomach and low to normal motility in my small intestine but i am scheduled to have my entire large intestine removed in 2 weeks, do you think that will affect my...
Flbutterfly- I feel like I am just like you! I am also young (23) and have the same exact worries, have you gotten any more information? My surgery is in 2.5 weeks, I'm nervous. Will yours be open or...
Hi Shelly, Thanks for sharing. What is TPN? Do you think your experience is different because of the possibility of MS? I am about 125-130 pounds so i dont know if i will lose weight, i'm hoping if i...
Thanks so much for your reply! I think my biggest concern is having to go to the bathroom and not being able to hold it. Have you ever had any accidents? Also my surgery will be open, not lap, do you...
Hi everyone, this is the first time i'm ever writing on one of these so i'm not sure how it works. i am scheduled to have a total colectomy July 31st and am starting to get nervous. i am 23 years old...