Question 1

can colon resection(~25cm)lead after few days to complications(e.g.arteriosclerosis) and eventually to total colectomy within 10days?is that frequent?

Accepted Answer

Deoends: I do not have enough information. Why was the first colon surgery - cancer? Colon surgery does not cause arteriosclerosis but diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity ; elevated cholesterol can. Surgery risks are increased with increased age, diabetes, high bp... If there was already vascular disease before the first surgery, bleeding, anemia, bowel obstruction, emergency surgery...= increased risks.

Question 2

are mesenteric varices a potential complication of abdominal adhesions after colectomy be of colon cancer? (in the setting of none to mild cirrhosis)

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Possibly: But more likely from the cirrhosis moe hn a surgical complication.

Question 3

how should i prepare for a total colectomy?

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A significant change: I am sorry you have to go through this tough surgery. But sometimes that is the only way to treat several serious conditions. Is there any consideration for reconnect the bowel with your rectum, or maybe have an ostomy created?

Question 4

will i lose or gain weight after a colectomy?

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Both: Weight loss of 5 to  15 pounds is common during the week of and after the colon resection but then by 6 weeks most people should start to gain the weight back. If you are hoping to lose weight, this is not my recommended program but it can kick start one.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: colectomy?

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Removal of the colon: Colectomy is a broad term which refers to the surgical removal of all, or part of, the colon.

Question 6

post colectomy instructions...diet, sex, return to work?

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Variable: But assuming you had an abdominal incision of some kind, i usually tell my patients 6 full weeks before sexual activity and strenuous exercising. I usually treat for 2 weeks post op with a low fiber diet and then at first post op visit if all is well, advance to an unrestricted diet. I am assuming you have no ostomy. Please discuss with your surgeon as they should have the final say so for all of.

Question 7

is it normal to gain weight after a right hemi-colectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Actually quite good you are gaining weight.

Question 8

i have had a laproscopic colectomy and stil having a gripping pain inside what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Need for workup.: It sounds like you had this pain prior to your colectomy so its unlikely due to the surgery. It is very hard to say what is the cause of your pain without more information. You will likely need further medical workup.

Question 9

constipation after a colectomy?

Accepted Answer

Recently?: No bowel movements or any pain and bloating are a good reason to give your primary doctor or surgeon a call.

Question 10

what causes deudonal perforation during colectomy?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It's possible while manipulating the colon that an instrument could have "knicked" the duodenum - the first part of the small intestine.  It wouldn't be the most common complication of a colectomy though.

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Can colon resection(~25cm)lead after few days to complications(e.g.arteriosclerosis) and eventually to total colectomy within 10days?is that frequent?

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Are mesenteric varices a potential complication of abdominal adhesions after colectomy be of colon cancer? (in the setting of none to mild cirrhosis)

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How should i prepare for a total colectomy?

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Will i lose or gain weight after a colectomy?

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What is the definition or description of: colectomy?

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Post colectomy instructions...diet, sex, return to work?

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Is it normal to gain weight after a right hemi-colectomy?

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I have had a laproscopic colectomy and stil having a gripping pain inside what's wrong?

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What causes deudonal perforation during colectomy?

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