I just scheduled my one year colonoscopy after having had my resection last Aug. I had a hysterectomy in Feb so it has been a bumpy year. I also am trying to get some sutures removed from underneath my scar. Apparently they used permanent sutures in my last surgery and my body is rejecting them. I h...

So I had my total hysterectomy on Feb. 19th. I am doing so much better than my colon resection in August. My Drs. did a great job. They did a mid-line cut over my 20+ year old scar and newish resection scar. They made it look so much better, thin!! I never was self conscious or anything but it is ni...

Thank you all for your responses and PMs. I got my surgery date of Feb 19th. I have a pre op appt next week so I will discuss all the great points you guys made. I want to cover all my bases. Thanks again and I will update as soon as I can.

I need another surgery and I am completely tired of hurting all the time. The first surgery I had my resection, Stage I, no chemo etc. I am sooooo very thankful for that don't get me wrong but I also had endometroisis and endo cysts on my ovaries taken out at the same time. Well my endo has become v...

Well, the colon itself plays virtually no role in immune system function, so merely being without part of it is not likely the source of your issues. What do your doctors say about your issues? I suppose it might be possible that you're having immune function issues from your body just being worn d...

So I had CC stage I. I didnt need chemo etc just surgery, not that that was picnic or anything, haha. When I went back to work I instantly caught a throat infection of some kind. It got so bad i was unable to eat solids again, totally unfair considering I had finally started eating like a normal per...

So I am 10.5 weeks out from my semicolectomy and feeling almost normal. I started work the 10/19. Of course I got sick instantly being around all the germs that is retail. I am sick in bed with tonsillitis and an abscess the size of Wyoming on my left tonsil. I am pretty much on a liquid diet again ...

Angiemarie2000 wrote:OMG! Thank you for this letter, it put a Hugh smile on my face as I spend my 4th night in the hospital because my colon won't behave.

Just too darn funny, I loved it!

Angie

Glad to lighten your day! Hope everything calms down and you get home soon

[/quote] I think you can go back to the trucks pretty fast, since you did what you were supposed to, and took the 6 weeks off. I was able to start lifting after 6 weeks, with no problem. That would probably be more convenient, than running a register, when the false calls come into play. I still get...

Oh, my, Jessica! I know this post was born of frustration, but how wonderful to see the humor coming through! Just the distraction I needed while I try to convince myself I can drink yet another cup of Miralax . . . :shock: Patti Completely out of frustration! You can do it! Good luck with surgery ...

Oh boy, are you in big sh%t. You forgot to mention going back to work. That's going to really piss him off :roll: Regards, Michael Yep! I work for Trader Joe's, I normally unload trucks. I obviously won't be carrying 40lb boxes of bananas anytime soon. The thought of how many times I am going to ha...

Dear Colon, I kinda feel like you are my nemesis or some kinda evil genius that likes sabotaging my chances at being normal again. I am 5ish weeks out and have been doing so much better these last two but I am still struggling getting to know you. I know you will never be the same, how can you with ...

I've gotten to the point that I don't really care if they hate me or think I'm a bitch - I advocate for myself. If you don't advocate for yourself or have someone in the hospital to advocate for you, the care is often substandard. On my last hospital stay, my water pitcher was never refilled with f...

Candyys03 wrote:Jessica,
I just noticed your post is listed twice ?
With the same date and time.
Candy

I know! I can't seem to delete it either. Any ideas or just let it lay.

wow I am appauled and horrified! I am a nurse so this just makes me sick. God forbid if this ever happens again ask to speak to the nursing supervisior. Every hospital in USA will have one on shift 24/7. I am not sure where you are from. I think you should send a copy of what you wrote here to the ...