Hi there, ivd been reading through as,many posts as I can but still confused, (and very stressed out this week)-
Surgery in 15 days,, and ive loads of unanswered questions!!!!!! I see my surgeons on fri to go over the procedure (taTME),,,,
Some silly questions answered would put my mind at ease, if u fine people can help
First regarding the Transanal part of surgery????
Do they cut around ur anus, or if the loanstar was used,,, what condition was ur bum in after it????? ( did you have external stitches?????
With a TME did ur complete lymphnode removal cause lymphedema???
Ive no clear margin between the rectal wall and sphincter, bur also apparently it hasn't invaded it either, the line is blured, on every scan mri and ultrasound
Did anyone take a chance at sphincter saving with such close margins????? ( prob won't know till in actually in surgery to know 100%......
Must ask him about a j pouch???? Has,anyone had sucess with straight anastomosis???
Im conflicted because of articles on morphine related metastasis , ie (not showing much in stage 3)
Anyone not take opiates after surgery???? If I refuse opiates, will the pain b horrendous?????
Thanks ADELE