Need advice new member here

[pdd]

Hello,
My husband went thru colonoscopy on Feb 3rd 2017, and doctor removed 2 polyps but one polyps was too large to remove (2.5 inches) and referred for surgery to remove the sigmoid mass. Has anyone experienced this and what is the process like? We have to meet again with surgeon in a week and half to discuss surgery insructions. Will greatly appreciate it if some help and advice here is given. Thanks so much

[mypinkheaven]

Was a biopsy done on the polyp?

[SEWHAPPY]

Welcome to the forum! You will want to be sure that you have a board certified colorectal surgeon as they are the ones with the experience you need. Depending on what they know from the colonoscopy, he may need additional scans to learn more about the tumor. I had CT scans before meeting the surgeon.

I had a sigmoid colon tumor that required colon resection or colectomy. They cut out about 8 inches of colon and re-attached the ends. I spent about 3 days in hospital, limited pain, and was eating small meals of regular food in 3 days. Be sure to walk as soon as possible in the hospital, as that will help your bowels "wake up" after surgery. For about 2 weeks I had urgent and frequent, small poops but things got more normal in the following weeks. I was back to work part-time in 3 weeks and full time in 4.5 weeks, but I work a desk job. I am now 3 months out and can eat everything but large amounts of popcorn and bowel habits are a good, new normal.

Once the surgery is over, you will discuss the pathology report with your surgeon and/or oncologist. Based on what they found from the tumor and any surrounding lymph nodes, they will stage your husband's cancer and discuss whether or not he needs further treatment.

Best wishes! Laurie

[teri3]

My sigmoidectomy was fairly simple too. I spent 4 days in the hospital and also had very little pain. As stated earlier ...walk...walk..walk to get the bowels going. I felt pretty good when I went home, just had to take it easy for a couple days. I still have urgence when I have to have a bowel movement but it has gotten better.
Did they biopsy the the polyp? I knew going in mine was cancerous.
Best of luck!

Hugs
Teri

[pdd]

My sigmoidectomy was fairly simple too. I spent 4 days in the hospital and also had very little pain. As stated earlier ...walk...walk..walk to get the bowels going. I felt pretty good when I went home, just had to take it easy for a couple days. I still have urgence when I have to have a bowel movement but it has gotten better.
Did they biopsy the the polyp? I knew going in mine was cancerous.
Best of luck!

Hugs
Teri

Hi Teri

Yes they did biopsy the larger polyp. It was adenoma. I think it means precancerous? The surgery is next Friday. Not sure what kind of surgery they will do. Did you had ileostomy?

[pdd]

Was a biopsy done on the polyp?

Hi Pinkheaven,

Yes the biopsy was done and it was adenoma. I think it means precancerous? Your sugery seems simple. Did you had an ileostomy either perm or temp?

[mypinkheaven]

Was a biopsy done on the polyp?

Hi Pinkheaven,

Yes the biopsy was done and it was adenoma. I think it means precancerous? Your sugery seems simple. Did you had an ileostomy either perm or temp?

An adenoma is benign, but may turn cancerous. I didn't have an ileostomy, so my surgery was relatively "simple". Good luck to you tomorrow!!!!!!!!!

[pdd]

Was a biopsy done on the polyp?

Hi Pinkheaven,

Yes the biopsy was done and it was adenoma. I think it means precancerous? Your sugery seems simple. Did you had an ileostomy either perm or temp?

An adenoma is benign, but may turn cancerous. I didn't have an ileostomy, so my surgery was relatively "simple". Good luck to you tomorrow!!!!!!!!!

Happy to hear you didn't have an ileostomy.Oh adenoma is benign, whew! Surgery is on 3rd march will keep you all posted hope my husbands surgery is simple too

[pdd]

Welcome to the forum! You will want to be sure that you have a board certified colorectal surgeon as they are the ones with the experience you need. Depending on what they know from the colonoscopy, he may need additional scans to learn more about the tumor. I had CT scans before meeting the surgeon.

I had a sigmoid colon tumor that required colon resection or colectomy. They cut out about 8 inches of colon and re-attached the ends. I spent about 3 days in hospital, limited pain, and was eating small meals of regular food in 3 days. Be sure to walk as soon as possible in the hospital, as that will help your bowels "wake up" after surgery. For about 2 weeks I had urgent and frequent, small poops but things got more normal in the following weeks. I was back to work part-time in 3 weeks and full time in 4.5 weeks, but I work a desk job. I am now 3 months out and can eat everything but large amounts of popcorn and bowel habits are a good, new normal.

Once the surgery is over, you will discuss the pathology report with your surgeon and/or oncologist. Based on what they found from the tumor and any surrounding lymph nodes, they will stage your husband's cancer and discuss whether or not he needs further treatment.

Best wishes! Laurie

Hi Laurie

Thanks for your reply. I read that yours had 8 inches cut off and resected. My husband 's is 2.5 inches and will be going for surgery on march 3rd. The biopsy on the colonoscopy for larger polyp turned out as adenoma. So let's see what surgery will be done. Did you had an ileostomy?

[DarknessEmbraced]

I had half of my rectum and half of my sigmoid removed in 2014. My tumor was at the junction between the sigmoid and the rectum. I had an open surgery and went home on the 6th day. I was marked for an illeostomy but didn't need one. I had staples holding my incision closed. After surgery I was nauseous for a few days. It took me a long time to regain my stamina following surgery. I hope your husband's surgery goes well!*hugs*

[teri3]

I didn't have a ileostomy either. Mine was in my sigmoid colon which they removed.
Teri

[pdd]

I had half of my rectum and half of my sigmoid removed in 2014. My tumor was at the junction between the sigmoid and the rectum. I had an open surgery and went home on the 6th day. I was marked for an illeostomy but didn't need one. I had staples holding my incision closed. After surgery I was nauseous for a few days. It took me a long time to regain my stamina following surgery. I hope your husband's surgery goes well!*hugs*

Hello DarknessEmbraced,

Thanks for your reply and this is really giving me hope from what I read from your posts. My husband too is marked for ileostomy and now just waiting for surgery time on 3/3. Surgeon mentioned he will be doing the laparoscopic one so not sure what kind of surgery he will be doing depending on the size of tumor and location. Will keep you all posted. *Hugs*

[SEWHAPPY]

Pdd - Nope, no bag was needed for me. Will keep you in prayer next week!

[pdd]

Hi everyone,
UPDATE: My husband finished with his surgery. All went perfectly well. They did joined the healthy parts together. No ileostomy bag needed. Adenocarcinoma mass fully removed. Did not spread. Sent to lab for pathological testing. Will get results in 7-10 days. He is still in hospital and sore. Otherwise all is well. Will update at a later time for more info. Thank you for keeping him in your prayers. God bless you all!

[LPL]

pdd wrote:
UPDATE: My husband finished with his surgery. All went perfectly well. They did joined the healthy parts together. No ileostomy bag needed. Adenocarcinoma mass fully removed. Did not spread. Sent to lab for pathological testing. Will get results in 7-10 days. He is still in hospital and sore. Otherwise all is well. Will update at a later time for more info. Thank you for keeping him in your prayers. God bless you all!

That sounds SO Good !
To you from another caregiver/wife: Please now let your shoulders 'fall down'.
Keeping my fingers crossed for a good pathology report.