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I had a colectomy (13 in of large intestine/colon removed) 3 years ago & just found out i'm 8 weeks pregnant...any advice/concerns?
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Enjoy the pregnancy: Can tolerate loss of 13" of colon quite well (still have 4-5 feet left), pregnant or not. Follow up with gyn; take your prenatal hits, eat right, stay active.
Answered 11/4/2012
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