Colectomy...There are 4 types of colectomy surgeries: There are two different ways that a colorectal surgeon may perform a colectomy: An open colectomy is a more... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Recovery After Partial Colectomy...I had my partial colectomy on April 10, 2014. I remember that day vividly, as it was the day that my life changed for the better.... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
DR's...Any recommendations for Drs knowledgable about post-subtotal colectomy problems. I'm in NE Mississippi and need a knowledgeable new GI....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatment
Part Two-The Vent...I went into the hospital at 162 lbs to get a total colectomy for my increasing Crohn’s disease.... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Journey....I had a hemi-colectomy, being told a section of gut was like a ‘’soggy tea- bag’ and I must have had Crohns for many years.... By rosenorcott1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Marisa Lauren Troy...After undergoing many major abdominal surgeries including a total colectomy, Jpouch, Kock pouch (K-pouch,) and missing many semesters of high school and... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Does Surgery For Crohn’s Or Ulcerative Colitis Improve Quality of Life?...The most common surgery those with IBD reported having was a colectomy (bowel resection).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Decision for “elective” colectomy...Basically, had I not been pregnant, they would have done an urgent colectomy for my disease in Oct ‘20....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingSurgery
Julia Gaspare-Pruchnicki...Julia also lives by the motto of "no colon, still rollin" as she had a total colectomy and J-pouch surgery at age 10, shortly after being diagnosed with... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
10 Steps To Becoming An Empowered Patient...especially hard because there are many topics related to our condition that even doctors disagree on. i.e, Diets and dietary restrictions, IBD status after colectomy... By Shawn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Mid Life Surprise......So, in January of 2016 we headed back to Mayo Clinic to have full colectomy.... By dfathman1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Brooke Abbott...In April 2012, Brooke was given a total colectomy after spending weeks in the hospital fighting a losing battle with her diseased colon.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
This is my story......Another open resection 4 months ago to cut through adhesions top to bottom and another right hemi-colectomy to remove stricture.... By julesb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
IBDers and Salt...Prior to my total colectomy, my doctor explained more about what the colon does and what I may be missing out on once it had been removed.... By Marisa Lauren Troy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Post-Surgery Pain Management...My first surgery, was a total colectomy, which is a total removal of the large intestine. The plan for the surgery was to do a epidural. ... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Recovering From IBD Surgery...It's been more than 7 years since my partial colectomy surgery and I often reflect on how much it has changed my life for the better. ... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Prep: Preparing For a Scope...In my past, pre-colectomy, I've always hated prep. For the ideal patient, I'm sure it would be uncomfortable, yet a successful process.... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Diversion Colitis...If an individual undergoes a colectomy or ileostomy that diverts the fecal stream away from a portion of the colon, this unused portion becomes defunctioned... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Proctocolectomy...Either part of the colon or the entire colon is removed during a colectomy, but not the rectum or anus.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Toxic Megacolon...The surgeon may need to remove the entire colon, also known as a total colectomy. The complications of toxic megacolon can be serious.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
