Having my rectum removed next week.

Zaneluke

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Joined : Apr 2007

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Posted 12/31/2015 8:14 AM (GMT -5)

UC had colon removed two months ago. The 8" of rectum is still very diseased. With 20mg steroids I was putting out about 1/8 cup of blood every 45 minutes. From 8" of rectum. The GI doc and surgeon finally saw the light after a mini scope. Thank god.

I am so excited. I just had to share. I am 50 and am ok with having a bag until I die. Not a biggie. Just hate bleeding 10-20 times a day.

AS a side note. I am taking 2.5mg percocet 203 times a day which halts the urgency.

Eva Lou

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Posted 12/31/2015 10:54 AM (GMT -5)

Good luck! I had my rectum removed & sewn shut at the same time as my ileo surgery- truthfully, that was the worst part, slowest to heal, etc. Most ppl. will say that, the rectum removal is NOT easy! Not very much blood circulation in that area, so healing is slow, etc. But with patience & a decent WOCN, you should be fine. I found taking sitz baths with epsom salts 2-3x a day helped too. Overall, it took a good 4-6 months to fully heal, but now, 2 years post-op it doesn't trouble me in the least. I'm 45, & also have no qualms about life with a bag.. When is the surgery scheduled?

Equestrian Mom

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Posted 1/5/2016 4:46 PM (GMT -5)

Good Luck with your surgery...honestly, it was my best 40th Birthday gift!!

Permanent closure? Or, just the rectum removal (leaving anus)? Either way take it easy and rest!!

Let us know how you are doing

Donutz

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Joined : Sep 2014

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Posted 1/7/2016 8:48 PM (GMT -5)

How did the op go? I had this done a week ago so very interested to hear your story.

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