Guest guest Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I had the DS with Dr K on 2-24-04, and was diagnosed with a redundant colon about 6 or 8 months later. Dr K suggested I avoid surgery & just make sure I stay hydrated. My experience of the redundant colon is simply losing 10lbs after a 30 minute toilet session. I don't think I have excessive bloating or gas, nor have I experienced any incontinence. Perhaps it's all about how the loops are lying. I wish you a successful outcome and an easier experience. Vicki in Roseville iSent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Hi All - I havent posted here in several years. I had a revision from RNY to DS with Dr. K in 2003. Any and all feedback is appreciated. Dr. K says he is doing 1-2 colectomys per month. Would love to hear from anyone's experience with this good or bad and the end result. Cellee I had one I am noe almost 7 years out. the colectomy was a life changer Dr. Z did mine 3 years ago no issues. I trusted Dr. K with my husbands life then mine I have total confidence with them! Renie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks Raine – what were the issues you were having prior to the Colectomy that were alleviated afterwards? Incontinence? Oil leaks? Do you find that you have more or less often bowel movements now post Colectomy? How much colon was removed? Thanks From: DS_Friends_Keshishian [mailto:DS_Friends_Keshishian ] On Behalf Of RaineSent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 5:43 PMTo: DS_Friends_Keshishian Subject: Re: Redundant colon - Colectomy? Hi All - I havent posted here in several years. I had a revision from RNY to DS with Dr. K in 2003. Any and all feedback is appreciated. Dr. K says he is doing 1-2 colectomys per month. Would love to hear from anyone's experience with this good or bad and the end result.CelleeI had one I am noe almost 7 years out. the colectomy was a life changer Dr. Z did mine 3 years ago no issues. I trusted Dr. K with my husbands life then mine I have total confidence with them!Renie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks Raine – what were the issues you were having prior to the Colectomy that were alleviated afterwards? Incontinence? Oil leaks? I had lived with one whole year of constipation and abdominal pain. the surgery resolved all the pain and allowed for semi normal bowel movements. As for oil slicks, just how much fat do you eat. I have to eat FAKE butter spreads to get those. Do you find that you have more or less often bowel movements now post Colectomy? more complete bm than before How much colon was removed? I do not have numbers just descriptions. Dr. Z removed 1/2 of the transverse colon anong with about 1/3 of the decending colon. Best, Raine Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.