Total Abdominal Colectomy With Approx. 2" Large Colon I Posted: 04-22-06 15:52pm
I just had a third colon surgery. This
initial for a sub-total-colectomy approx.
3 years ago. Two more last year due to
partial obstuctions and lastly the fourth,
last week, to remove all of my remaining
large colon except approximately 2". I
am now having over 30 bowel movements per
day. Is this normal? Will I always
live like this? Is there anyone with any
information. Your help would be very
much appreciated.
Thank you
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sandyallen
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Posted: 04-22-06 16:26pm
What did your dr tell you about this? If
I were you, I would talk to him or the dr
on call. Do you have a colostomy bag?
The very best to you!
Maybe someone else can help you out a
little more.
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codysmom
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Jun 2008 Posts: 1
sub total colectomy Posted: 06-03-08 19:25pm
I had a sub total colectomy almost two
years ago and had the same problem at
first. I learned to eat smaller amounts
and avoid all fatty foods as they pass
through much quicker. Now I go from 10 to
15 times a day and am learning to live
with it. I take Lomotil and Imodium and
that sometimes helps or Wellchol as
prescribed by my doctor helps to firm up
stools. Hope things get better for you
soon.
