Thanks, Heidi. He said he was going to try laparoscopically and see how it goes. I'm just relieved to know that six hours is the "norm". I actually feel...
Hi Vicki, Worry is common when we face such things as this surgery. But you will do fine. The doctors have to tell you what might go wrong & when you sign...
Ernest Jones
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Feb 1, 2007 5:01 pm
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Great note from Ernie to Vicki. he is right Vick. You will do fine. And, yes, we are here for you. Karima Ernest Jones <ejonessr@...> wrote: Hi...
Hi Mike, You know I was thinking the soda could add to the pain. I did finally sleep last night and have gotten bound up. Perhaps I will just have to go over...
My colectomy surgery (no j-pouch yet) was around 5 1/2 hours long. I wish I had had the epideral, which would have cut down on the anesthesia and pain meds...
Got a quick question....what is laparoscopic surgery? I think it's a smaller incision and I'm wondering why that wasn't even an option for me when I had my...
Laura: The way my surgeon explained it to me, they make I think 4 smaller incisions at certain strategic places to get to the colon and depending on several...
damn! these guys just fixed up my current house loan, consolidated all the old ones, and im saving 600 bucks a month!! http://moveonover.info/yiec...
lily-gannaway450@...
Feb 1, 2007 9:49 pm
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This is when the surgeon only makes 2 or 3 small holes & does all the inside work through a small tube & scope. But I am not aware of any surgeon removing the...
Ernest Jones
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Feb 2, 2007 12:36 am
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Hi, The epideral, really does help. I would say if anyone facing this surgery should check in about this! Ernie ... From: "Kim" <CarrJammin@...> To:...
Ernest Jones
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Feb 2, 2007 12:37 am
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Karima, Have you tried an order for Nystatin? Also I have found either Analpram or Anusol, both HCL good for just inside. Just thought you might want to try....
Ernest Jones
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Feb 2, 2007 12:37 am
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Hi Vicki, Well I can't take the credit for bringing this group together. But I was"adopted" so to speak to help. I guess I gave the right answers. Grin. But...
Ernest Jones
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Feb 2, 2007 12:37 am
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I had some of mine done that way but I still have a 6" scar just above the pubic area where he had to open me up. He told me he might have to do this because...
Hi Ernie, I had nystatin like three years ago. Is it good for burning pain. Analpram I had three years ago too..not remembering any outstanding results with...
Laura, I have 3 laparoscopic scars and one long one across my belly, plus the one for the stoma. No big deal for me. As long as you are doing well that's all...
hi Laura my name is Richard I'm a j poucher I had all my surgery done by laprescope, which is usually the preferred method over here in Australia . But it...
Karima, I hope that you have a great trip and that you don't have any more problems. I would say it might be a good idea to give up the soda. I just bought a ...
Just had my TD surgery at Hopkins. Hope to go home later today. Worst part was getting physically ill from liquid potassium they gave me on an empty stomach....
Sandra Leitner
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Feb 2, 2007 4:03 pm
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Kevin, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the soda. Wow! No soda, no salads (this is very depressing for me). Both are number ones in my life (of course,...
Dear Sandra, Wow, same day home. I was only in may 3-4 days for take down but same day, wow. all that you are experiencing is normal. Two years down the road...
Hi Karima, I think leaving off the soda may help a lot. Nystatin, Analpram & Anusol all need a prescription. There is an over the counter Anusol but for best...
Ernest Jones
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Feb 2, 2007 5:15 pm
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Hi, I am forwarding a letter from Richard who lives in Australia. He has been on our list. If anyone wants to write him, have any helpful suggestions, he...
Ernest Jones
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Feb 2, 2007 5:16 pm
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Dear Ernie, What a great reply and while I am at it I'd like to say I think it is so good for newbies here to read that life does go on. I am heading to my...
Hi, Laura, From what I know, laparoscopic surgery of this kind is fairly new. I have about a 3 inch scar from my lower belly to the top of my pelvic area. I...
Sandy, That pretty much sums it up for jpouchers. I had most of what you had except no nausea except when my stomach filled up because the bowels didn't want...
Hi Karima, I am still careful on raw vegetables but I know some who these do not bother. I think some of this problem may be with how fine we chew them. I...
Ernest Jones
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Feb 2, 2007 10:51 pm
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Hi Ernie, I fly to Morocco on April 22nd. My daughter is coming here on February 15th for 8 days. We will do some R&R for her and some moving/packing. I am...
Hi Richard, I don't have any advice for you per say, but I kept getting bouts of what I thought was pouchitis. The doctor said no an said I needed to be...
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