Question 1

soft foods diet after colon open surgery?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I usually have my patients in regular diet before they leave the hospital.  By the time the food transits into colon it is digested anyway and mechanical soft  diet won't matter.

Question 2

how can they clean your colon before colon surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bowel Prep: There are several medications and preps that can be prescribed to clean the colon or prep the colon before surgery.  Some surgeon's do not prep the colon before surgery as there is some evidence of no benefit to this practice.

Question 3

could nerves re-attach after colon surgery with pain involved?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It is possible for nerves to grow and for cut ends of a nerve  to 'find each other.'  but, this is a slow process.  The pain should abate with time after a surgical incision and the work done inside.  Sometimes scar tissue or 'adhesions' may develop which can also be a cause of pain and discomfort.  I am sorry you are having pain issues after your surgery.

Question 4

do you think i should have colon surgery for precancerous lesions?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If unable to remove the lesion endoscopically you need to have it surgically removed as colon polyps are believed to progress into colon cancers.

Question 5

what are some normal/abnormal effects after a colon surgery part 2?

Accepted Answer

Establish continuity: The second part of a colectomy usually refers to re establishing continuity when resection is not followed by re anastomosis.  By establishing continuity there should be normal bowel movement but this could be hampered by the healing process of the anastomosis.  If low down with inadequate blood supply occasionally a leak can develop or if inflammation  sets in there can be a stricture.

Question 6

i recently had colon surgery. what effect on ibs?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: What kind of colon surgery did you have? What kind of symptoms do you have with your IBS? More information is needed to be able to answer your question.

Question 7

does a person suffered from flatulence could be recommended to have colon surgery to cure?

Accepted Answer

Flatulence: Flatulence is caused by gases created from the digestion of food.   I am not sure what you think or why you are asking if surgery can cure flatulence.

Question 8

is it normal to have bleeding after a few month after a colon surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Depending on exactly how the bowel connection was constructed some mild bleeding can be normal for a month or two but rately later than that.  If you are continuing to bleed more than 6-8 weeks after colon surgery it should be checked out.

Question 9

after colon surgery i have a 5 mm restriction, will it correct by itself?

Accepted Answer

May need help: Not sure if 5 mm is the size of the restriction ('stricture') or the lumen thru the stricture.  5 mm is not much if this is all the stricture represents.  If the lumen is narrowed to 5 mm - you may need therapy and a GI doctor or surgeon might try balloon dilation to widen this area.  If this does not work, another surgery may be necessary to prevent obstruction.  I am sorry this happened.

Question 10

about how long would the hospital stay be for colon surgery?

Accepted Answer

: It completely depends on how extensive the surgery is and how long you are not able to take food. Generally it takes minimum of 3 to 4 days before the bowel starts working again after being surgically manipulated. Good luck.

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