I love reading about these good experiences. I had a Total Colectomy with Ileorectal anastomosis for motility problems and it took them 9.5 hrs laparoscipically to get it done. That led to 12 days in...
Amen. I had a total colectomy 2 months ago. Having really loud sounds. Embarassing in business meetings but, oh well, thats what makes me unique and ever so memorable. Just have a sense of humor...
Thanks Hodaya. You're right Hodaya, who needs it anyway? BTW, where are you from?...
2bcolonfree I guess I was suspecting hemorroids, too, which I can take care of myself. As for my diet, I can eat almost anything at this point. I still stay away from heavy foods, because it makes...
I am about 2 months since my surgery and was wondering a couple of things that maybe some of you know. If I had a Total Colectomy (due to Colonic Inertia problems) where my small intestine was...
What has your experience been with your doctors, nurses, etc.? Have they had a lot of experience with total colectomies for colonic inertia? Maybe be I just got a rookie GI Doc and Surgeon....
It's been 3 weeks since my surgery, but so far, you get the "urge" to go , but not uncontrollable. Haven't had any accidents. Hope this helps....
Excellent questions! I just had a total colectomy 2 weeks ago. You may have a preference on open vs. laparoscopic, colostomy vs.jpouch etc, but I'm sure your surgeon will have important insight on...
This is a great thread. My surgery is this Wednesday. I hope mine goes as well as those I've read about...
Thanks for the responses, folks. I just learned the other day that instead of next month, they want to do it next week. So on Wed 10/14, they're going to do it. I don't think it's an emergency...
Glad to see you made it through /community/emoticons/smile.gif . I had this test 2 weeks ago. The pain and the pressure were bad. My test was 5 days as well, had no BMs, so I still had all my...
I'll find out tomorrow. If not, I guess they'll connect the cmall intectine to the rectum? and hope for the best...
Thanks for responding Tracy. I've been theough large does of miralax, go litely, lactulose, MOM, enemas, fiber, and even Amitiza. The stool doesn't "move" into the rectum. I passed the balloon...
about a year ago, it seemed like my frequency between movements was getting longer and longer. For me, normal was 1-2 days, then 5+ days and the trend was worsening to the point where I wasn't able...
I did a 2 day prep with Miralax, Magnesium Citrate and Bisacodyl and there was still stuff in me, so they weren't able to do the colonoscopy. The reason I was having the colonoscopy for severe...