I had my whipple done in 1996 - at that time my surgery took 15 hours - prior to that surgery I had two that eventually resulted in my ileostomy - I have had...
I have had an ileal rectal anastamosis for past 16 yrs, gone for annual screening for rectal polyps. I find myself 10 months after the last screening with...
Thanks James for your response. It's not really the 10 hours that, in itself, is the worry, it's the fact that i am not responding to basic gastroscopies well...
Hi - Sheryl here and I just wanted to update you with what little I learned yesterday from my GI's visit. It was the first time that I have seen him since my...
I will try to ask my surgeon in NYC - he normally is good about responding to my questions analogue_grace <analogue_grace@...> wrote: Thanks James for...
I also have an IRA, I'm sorry to hear of your Cancer... At present I have a scope of the rectum every 6 months, and cannot see a time when I will go less ...
Hi Lorraine I too have had polyps for many years, I have had biopsies taken everything was OK just the normal adenomas we all get. The cancer has developed in...
The more I read some of these emails the more I respect my surgeon years ago in 1979 to carry out the full ileostomy - it has restricted where the polyps come...
wiating for him to reply - I will try to call him later today Grace Fastuca <analogue_grace@...> wrote: Thanks James ... responding to my questions ...
I am wondering how those of you with an ileo-rectal anastomosis cope with the dehydration, especially on long flights. Being a petite person, I have trouble...
Have you tried Dioralyte sachets which are oral electrolyte powders purposefully designed to be taken for dehydration or a sports drink called isostar which is...
hello. I always have water with me. The body adaps after awhile and it is not as bad. Worked outside with a very physical job. and long hours. I read...
I have not posted much for a long, long time, but I wanted to let those of you who remember us know that Bruce lost his battle with GS at 12:15 AM yesterday...
Maggie, There are no words.simply sending love and prayers. Kayla _____ From: Durgayakali [mailto:no_reply@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005...
Maggie I am sorry to hear your loss, I haven't been with the group long... You and your family are in my thoughts! Lorraine [Non-text portions of this...
Hi I have an IRA but I have never been dehydrated (yet) I do panic about it as I am still unsure as to what the first signs are. I am flying out to cyprus...
Cal Thanx for sharing this as it puts a whole new light on things, I'm so unsure of everything in my future, but the more I know the more I can look out for....
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all at this trying time. God Bless!!! Jenni--- In gardnerssyndrome@yahoogroups.com, ... GS ... was ... hell....
I used to get really thirsty soon after my surgery ... but that lasted less than a year. I never thought of myself as dehydrated, though. Maybe I drank soon...
Maggie, Words can't begin to express the sorrow. My condolences to you and your family, no more suffering or pain. I'll be thinking and praying for/about you...
I have the colectomy with illeoanal anastamosis, and I have and continue to have issues with dehydration, primarily showing itself as kidney stones. I just...
Maggie, My heart hurts for you. I pray that the love you have for Bruce will eventually ease your pain so you can celebrate the life you had together. Love, ...
Maggie my prayers are with you. Jim sanddude1998@... wrote: Maggie, Please accept our condolences ... we are so sorry to hear about Bruce. Steve and...
I heard from my surgeon in NYC - regarding doing research look under desmoid tumors - see if that helps regarding getting you more information James Gile...
