I had a total colectomy 7 weeks ago. How long can I expect to recover: normal stools, more energy, etc.? ... View answer

Ileostomy from complete colectomy. Severe cold and coughing. Fluttering in abdomen when coughing. Stoma enlarged. Do I have emergency? ... View answer

My mother had a partial colectomy . She has been having chronic diarrhea since her surgery. She is not holding down any of her foods. Everything is going in the colectomy bag when she eats. She has ... View answer

I had a total colectomy with a j pouch about 23 years ago. I'd like to try anal sex. Is it possible? Safe? ... View answer

I had a total colectomy 4 years ago secondary to ulcerative colitis . I had a jpouch formed and had ... after resting. The pain feels like a tightness. Anatomically, during the colectomy, what... View answer

what exactly a complication of dissection of the inferior mesenteric artery resulting in ongoing severe ischemia and now status post left colectomy and sigmoid colectomy with colorectal anastomosis What ... View answer

My mother had a partial colectomy in 2002 and now has chronic constipation and fecal impactions at ... due to the partial colectomy? ... View answer

my husband had a colectomy 8 mos ago and we are still not what is correct to eat. H e has a lactose intolerance yet grilled cheese doe not affect him but pizza does. He can go for several dAYS with normal ... View answer

diarrhea? My diet is pretty much back to normal, but I am still having loose stools. Thank you ... View answer

My mother had, what I understand to be a total removal of her colon. The Doctor says there is no chance of of ever have reconstruction so she would have bowel movements through the rectum, because it ... View answer