I had a laparoscopic hemicolectomy and have done very well. I had large intestine removed from just above cecum to just above sigmoid. I have more frequent bowel movements and some loose bowels at times but I have very good control. I was in the hospital for 6 days until I passed gas. Then once home...

That is great news, Lisa. I know you are truly relieved. Try to get your husband to go for his scope - I am sure you can convince him with all that you have read on this forum! Wishing you continued good health, and less anxiety!

How are you doing, Diane? I hope you are feeling better. Let us know when you have a chance. Wishing you well!

I find this so interesting. Thanks for sharing. I take daily: 1 Culturelle 1 Multi vitamin with high B complex 600 mg. Calcium with 400 mg. Vitamin D3 added 500 mg. vitamin C 1000 mg. D3 300 mg. Fish oil (krill oil) supplement 400 mg. vitamin E iron supplement as needed once a month 6000 ORAC antiox...

Good for you, Scott!!! Hope you continue to feel good and heal well. Wishing continued good health.

Good luck, Lisa, with your colonoscopy today. I hope it goes well and nothing turns up. Let us know! Wishing you well!

Terry, I am so relieved for you that your son was found and okay. I pray he will take treatment and find the will to help himself. You have been through so much, and to worry about him too seems too much. How are you feeling? Diane - I hope you are able to get your colonoscopy to see what is going o...

Terry - Sorry to hear you have been so sick from the chemo, and I am very glad to hear you are feeling better. I pray the other treatments won't affect you that way. Papa - I hope you find peace in your decision about your future plans. Diane - I will pray for a clean scan for you at the end of Marc...

Hi Catherine - Congratulations on braving your first colonoscopy. Sorry to hear a polyp was found. As previously asked, what prompted you to go for a colonoscopy? I am assuming by you saying it was pre-cancerous that it was an adenomatous polyp (pre-cancerous pathology) versus hyperplastic polyp (be...

Hi Michelle - I don't have cancer, so I cannot even being to understand how you are feeling having just gone through what you have endured, but since my surgery last April, it has really hit me that I have this gene that will give me cancer at some point if I am not careful. I have been very depress...

Hi Jill - I am sorry to hear about your friend's pain and struggle with cancer. Do you already live in Florida? What if you or whoever is able to make care decisions for your friend call Moffitt and explain the situation and ask for their advice on how to move her? She shouldn't need a doctor's appr...

Hi Terry - Glad to hear things went okay for you. I hope your headache continues to improve, and I hope you feel better with the sinus infection. So many people in my area have a very resistant sinus infection/cough and apparently only penicillin is working for it. I pray things continue to go well ...

I think he should call the doctor with any concerns. How long ago was the surgery? I would not think eating granola and fruits yet are really good, as I had to follow no fiber diet for about two weeks after surgery and reintroduce foods slowly, but again, he needs to follow what his doctor says.

What state do you live in? Can you apply for Medicaid? Medicaid is not just for unemployed people. I also would think a public hospital would cover medical tests for uninsured patients, and should take Medicaid as well. I know in New York City that is the case.

That is excellent news SBL and Papajedi! I am so happy for both of you that you had good test results.

Terry - I was thinking of you today. I hope you are hanging in there. Prayers going out to you for strength and resilience.

Holly - Prayers going out to you for strength and healing.