Question 1

i take 4mg medrol/d, since, a small wound takes long weeks to heal completely (one week before) should i be concerned in case of colon surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: It is always preferable to not have steroids on board prior to surgery. If your surgery is elective and youre only on steroids temporarily, then it would be preferable to wait until you were off. However, if surgery is needed non-electively and/or you are on steroids indefinitely, then its ok to proceed.

Question 2

surgery  piece of sigmoid colon removed due to diverticulitis.no complications i wanted to know how long does it take the new attached colon to heal.

Accepted Answer

Sigmoid resection: Bowel movements may not be normal for a few weeks as the shortened segment promotes looser stools postop. Avoid eating harsh roughage for weeks and introduce fiber gradually. Your surgeon will advise you about restrictions on working, driving, and other physical activities. Notify him/her if there is blood, inability to pass stool or unusual abdominal discomfort or wound issues.

Question 3

back on november 17th, i had surgery to remove a benign tumor from the lower rectum. how long will it take for the colon to fully heal and the bowel habits to return to normal??

Accepted Answer

: How big was the tumor? Was it removed endoscopically or is there a skin incision? What symptoms do you have now. A couple of weeks would be long enough for you to return to baseline.

Question 4

i need surgery for colon cancer. will i need to wear a bag (colostomy) forever?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A permanent colostomy is necessary when a rectal cancer is too close to the anus to be completely removed without affecting the anal sphincter.  Occasionally, a temporary colostomy is performed for emergency colon cancer operations (due to obstruction or perforation) or when there is concern about the intestine healing after surgery;  these can be "reversed" after a few months.

Question 5

twisted colon causing constipation. is having surgery to remove 12" of colon worth the risk or should i put up with the constipation & use laxatives.

Accepted Answer

Go for it: the surgical risk today, as long as you are otherwise healthy and eating a healthy diet, is quite small

Question 6

i am having my colon removed due to pan diverticulosis. what can i expect after the surgery regards to diet and normal activities? i won't have a bag.

Accepted Answer

Diverticular dz: Extensive diverticulosis is one of the indications for total colectomy there did you get repeated infections, were you symptomatic with pain, fever , bleeding in stools etc. Removing the colon will still allows you to lead a normal life though initially you will need low residue diet, that means avoiding bulk forming food so that you,initially you have some loose stools but slowly will be adjusted

Question 7

grandmother had surgery to remove part of her enlarged colon(cancer)& now about6months later doc says cancer returned&wants to put her in chemo-advice?

Accepted Answer

It depends on her wi: Chemotherapy is commonly used for recurrence of colon Cancer. if your Grandma(GM) is physically fit and able to take care of herself, then it is likely that she can tolerate chemotherapy. Seek input from a medical oncologist in your area and have him/her guide your GM's future care.

Question 8

how much quicker is the recovery time for laparoscopic colon surgery over open surgery? i have diverticulitis and my doctor mentioned that surgery is a very real possibility for me. i was researching surgeries and couldn't figure out what the recovery tim

Accepted Answer

The : The recovery time will vary from person to person and doctor to doctor. Typically, you can expect a hospital stay of 2-4 days  and recovery at home for a few weeks.  The difference between laparoscopic and open surgery is more related to the length of the incision and amount of pain.  I tell my patients, 3 days in the hospital, 2 weeks of soreness, 6 weeks before feeling normal.

Question 9

i have had anal fistule and fissure and i made surgery with laser and it healed after around two months now my colon dr wrote to me linex probiotic because i have constipation. i afraid that the probiotic could return again the anal fistula ?

Accepted Answer

: Probiotics are just seed colonies of germs that behave nicely inside the intestines. By their presence in the gut they can crowd out germs that make you gassy or cause other problems. There is no connection between probiotics and fistulas.

Question 10

post gallbladder surgery 6 months ago; can't gain weight back, have dark green stool all the time, low back/stomach pain...egd/colon neg. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

S/p gallbladder: Post- cholecystectomy syndrome   affects 5-40% of the population. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postcholecystectomy_syndrome

For diarrhea can use Questran ,cholestyramine a bile acid sequestrant. . Avoid fatty foods. Consider breath test to evaluate for bacterial overgrowth and  amylase/ lipase  to check pancreas function. Discuss nerve/ sphincter of oddi / retained stone issues w/ GI doc

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