I just went threw surgery on Thursday to have my apendex and a "mass" removed from my colon. I came home form the hospital yesterday and i’m concerend because I started eating solid food again on Friday Morning and Its now Sunday and I still havent had a BM? The dr has me on a stool softner but i’m still concerned….ugh?
They have me on percocet, however I don’t really take it….They told me it would cause constapation! The last time I took it was Saturday night and that was only 1 pill!?!? Yes the DR started me on solid food Friday morning, and Yes He discharged me on Saturday? I’m drinking lots of fluid and i can kinda "feel" things moving down there….i’m passing gas just no BM?!
Thank You eveyone….Everything "went" well….i’m ok i had my 1st BM today! YAY

My friend just had a third surgery to remove part of his colon and to add an illiostomy. He said he might become impotent from the surgery and said he couldn’t deal with that. He’s my ex boyfriend and i still love him and he loves me but I don’t want to continue the relationship. We are just too different. But i feel so sorry for him like i have o be there for him if he becomes impotent. What are the chances of him recovering from it?: Does this mean he won’t be able to get an erection at all?

any important information that can help in any way? thanks.

my husband went in for sigmoid removal do to diverticulise, and has been in the hospital for seven days now and now has an e-coli infection in the wound….i am just wondering if this okay or should i be really worried??

As a truly last resort, my Manx is scheduled for surgery to remove her colon and have the small intestine re-sectioned. I understand the physiology of the lining cells re-purposing themselves. I would appreciate if anyone with experience could fill me in on recovery time (yes, I already know about the extended bout of diarrhea) Thank you

I just had a colonoscopy which the doctor discovered I had a hole which he called a Fistula, that went on & on. So now have to have acouple of tests, then surgery but haven’t went to the surgeon yet. Guess after the tests are done & results come back, will then see the surgeon. But am wondering what type of surgery is done for this. I have searched the internet & can’t find anything on this except to certain conditions that I don’t have.

Has anyone have this kind of surgery before?
Will the surgery help reduce pains caused by redundant colon?
not sure how to do the cleanse.
I’ve tried tons of ways(drink a lot of water, eat high fiber food, do massage, do exercise) to keep myself away from the unconfortableness, but nothing works. I just feel fatigue all the time, and feel even more tired after eating a regular meal.

I have a colon twice the normal lenght of an average size colon. I will have one half of my colon removed by surgery. Will I lose weight and if so will I gain it back?

My mom found out she had a tumor in her colon during exploratory surgery. Two weeks following surgery, her anastomosis failed leaking stool out the incision site. We were told she has a colocutaneous fistula. Since then (11/17/06) she has been nothing by mouth, has a PICC line to infuse TPN. She has developed C-Diff three times and is currently on Vancomycin by mouth. The doctors treating her are not real experienced with this condition and are not very informative. Our question is, how sucessful would surgery be at this point and is there someone that could be recommended. We will travel with cash if someone can help us. PLEASE. We need to get her chemo started and cant wait forever.

I will have half of my colon removed just because it is long and cause constipation and obstructions. Does any one know what this procedure is called. Three years ago I had surgery to turn my stomach over because it was flipped over and lying on my liver. Also my dad was expose to radiation 3 times by the time he was 21. Could this also be the cause of my odd insides? He was 29 when I was born. I have no known diseases.

MY MOM HAD COLON SURGERY
THIS MORNING SHE DONT WORK.

In April 2005 had colon suregery for an anal fissure. I still have the same pain as before the surgery. My Dr insists everything looks good/fine.
Anyonme have an idea on what is causing this or resource where to get info/help??
I als have been HIV + for 21 yrs

In April 2005 had colon suregery for an anal fissure. I still have the same pain as before the surgery. My Dr insists everything looks good/fine.
Anyonme have an idea on what is causing this or resource where to get info/help??
I als have been HIV + for 21 yrs

I have a tendency to have growths as I had before, in my uterus 2 times, a tumor in my colon, and now I feel discomfort in my pelvic area. Where should to see a doctor in consideration of my unemployment and poor financial condition.
Thank you for your help.

I have a fistula between my colon and my bladder. I am not sick nor is it causing any urinary tract infections. I am just passing gas through my bladder. I am looking to find out if my colon will heal naturally. If no, then how will cutting the section of colon out and stapling it back together, how will that heal??

I will have surgery in 2 weeks. I would like to hear your experiences.

My doctor is recommending I have my colon removed but won’t elaborate on what the full consequences are. Looking for someone who has experienced this.

Where do they make the insision? how long is hospitalization for? any more info
thanks alot trying to help my best friend