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Operation to remove remaining bowel.

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bustergut1
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Operation to remove remaking bowel

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Hi everyone i had an op a year ago yesterday ( my decision) to remove most of my large colon & now I  have a Stoma. Unfortunately the remaining 15cm (rectal stump)  has been inflamed with uc & bleeding, despite meds, since last April’17. I met with consultant 3 weeks ago & had endoscopy 1 week ago. I could see for myself how inflamed & bleeding the remaining bowel is. The consultant said at the first meeting the op could happen within 6-8 weeks but I was a bit shocked at the endoscopy to be told a date was available middle of March, less than 6 weeks! Shocked I think because it was all becoming real. I’m very grateful to the nhs as I’m not on a long waiting list & the care I’ll receive. I’ve  had enough of the bleeding everytime go to the loo everyday.  I’m having a second op to remove this making my Stoma permanent. I’m more anxious this time as I don’t seem to have much info as to what to expect during op, ie do they tip you head down this time? Lol, but, mainly  I’m concerned about afterwards when you come round. With my other op I woke up with the worse headache I’ve ever had & my pain threshold is usually quite high! This Could have been due to being tipped head downwards during the 6 hour op, sinus pain? Or maybe the anesthetic? Anyone else experienced head pain after op? I had No discomfort from the actual op! Also I’m worried about the pain in area of external stitches & how soon it heals & sitting down etc. I want to go into this op in a positive mindset but for some bizarre reason feeling more anxious about this than the first major op. Any experience & advice about op & the recovery afterwards welcomed. Thanks. 

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  • Darasdad1
    Darasdad1 bustergut1

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    Good Morning - I had the operation to remove my Rectal Stump last March. I found the recovery to be much quicker and I’m now in great shape if a tad plumper than before. You won’t regret it, be positive and look forward to being UC free.
    • bustergut1
      bustergut1 Darasdad1

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      Hi darasdad

      Thanks for replying.  Do you mind me asking about after op? Sitting down etc & any further problems in healing? B

  • Darasdad1
    Darasdad1 bustergut1

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    Hiya - please ask away. It’s a bit uncomfortable at the start and you can be supplied with a circular inflatable cushion. I didn’t get on with it so just sat down normally. It’s not that limiting. One of the stitches did come free, the Surgeon took a look said it would heal over and it has. I was work8ng on our Allotment a Month later. The only weird thing is I still get the sensation to go to the toilet conventionally and obviously don’t have the body parts to do such. Apparently this is normal too. I just feel like the Surgeon (my new Hero) has given me my life back and better still no drugs.
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