Re: posts on redundant colo

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

I know it's been awhile since I've posted and I choose not to post my DS on FB

since most ppl do NOT know about the DS so I am grateful this group is still

going.

I had horrifically painful gas and bloating approx 2 yrs post DS. I live out of

state so a local surgeon performed the partial colectomy which helped

temporarily.

Dr k thought that did not have enough intestine removed during the first partial

colectomy so dr k performed a 2nd partial colectomy and I am still in pain

everyday. I have tried everything from probiotics to enzymes to flagyl to not

eating at all. Nothing helps.

Hope everyone has had better results than I with surgery for redundant Colon.

Segura

Pre-op 5/10/05 242lbs 5'1 "

Post-op 117lbs

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[Guest guest]

Hi all,

I know it's been awhile since I've posted and I choose not to post my DS on FB

since most ppl do NOT know about the DS so I am grateful this group is still

going.

I had horrifically painful gas and bloating approx 2 yrs post DS. I live out of

state so a local surgeon performed the partial colectomy which helped

temporarily.

Dr k thought that did not have enough intestine removed during the first partial

colectomy so dr k performed a 2nd partial colectomy and I am still in pain

everyday. I have tried everything from probiotics to enzymes to flagyl to not

eating at all. Nothing helps.

Hope everyone has had better results than I with surgery for redundant Colon.

Segura

Pre-op 5/10/05 242lbs 5'1 "

Post-op 117lbs

Sent from my iPhone

[Guest guest]

Juls,

So sorry to hear your experience has been so bad, I too had a

redundant colon and had surgery done by Dr. Z ( Dr. K's old

partner) After being in pain for over 1 year I finally got

relief. My issue with gas and bloating can be traced to how much

or lack of protien I eat. The more protien I eat the better the

outcome. Currently I use 6 Star Whey Protien, for some reason I

am gaining weight at an incredable fast pace that makes no sense

when put together with what I eat. I would LOVE to be 117 pounds

again, my lowest was 113

My husband came up with a Barley and Quinoa mix to relpace rice.

He fry's each grain to remove the starch, then cook each till done

and mix together. I have him make large batches so I can freeze

some for nights we do not want to cook. The process takes about

an hour.

I had my TT about 6 months ago ang when I get gas or bloat it

hurts so bad, I am writhing in agony, I am sure you can relate! I

wish you all the best in resolving this issue.

Best, Renie

.

Hope everyone has had better results than I with surgery

for redundant Colon.

Segura

Pre-op 5/10/05 242lbs 5'1"

Post-op 117lbs

Sent from my iPhone

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[Guest guest]

Juls,

So sorry to hear your experience has been so bad, I too had a

redundant colon and had surgery done by Dr. Z ( Dr. K's old

partner) After being in pain for over 1 year I finally got

relief. My issue with gas and bloating can be traced to how much

or lack of protien I eat. The more protien I eat the better the

outcome. Currently I use 6 Star Whey Protien, for some reason I

am gaining weight at an incredable fast pace that makes no sense

when put together with what I eat. I would LOVE to be 117 pounds

again, my lowest was 113

My husband came up with a Barley and Quinoa mix to relpace rice.

He fry's each grain to remove the starch, then cook each till done

and mix together. I have him make large batches so I can freeze

some for nights we do not want to cook. The process takes about

an hour.

I had my TT about 6 months ago ang when I get gas or bloat it

hurts so bad, I am writhing in agony, I am sure you can relate! I

wish you all the best in resolving this issue.

Best, Renie

.

Hope everyone has had better results than I with surgery

for redundant Colon.

Segura

Pre-op 5/10/05 242lbs 5'1"

Post-op 117lbs

Sent from my iPhone

__

[Guest guest]

This thread is scaring the bejeebies out of me!  I have a 2 hr consult set up with a Bariatric surgeon at the U of U med center on Friday to begin steps to treat the gas, bloat, " writing in pain " !  It's not sounding like anyone is really receiving any relief from having major colon surgery?!!! 

 I do pretty well on a gluten free, lactose free, sugar free kind of diet (it stinks to live that way but oh well....what can I do?!) but can have random bad reactions without a clue what the trigger was.  It's so hard to chart a safe plan when traveling, staying in people's homes on occasion, going to evening gatherings (mine is definitely worse in the evening as it builds during the day)!  Pretty " crappy " life:(

 Do you feel like the tradeoffs for the weight loss are worth it?  I get in a super funk about it sometimes.  I used to be the biggest cheerleader for WLS (DS) but ......  pain is pain and it doesn't sound like there's any fix!

 OK...that was my Debbie downer moment for the day!  LOL!  ... I'll snap out of it! ...I'll go to the appt on Friday (Dr. K recommended going local - Utah) and I won't sign anything until I process what the surgeon tells me on Friday and til I run it past Dr. K!

 Happy 4th to all of you!!! Joyce in UT

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This thread is scaring the bejeebies out of me!  I have a 2 hr consult set up with a Bariatric surgeon at the U of U med center on Friday to begin steps to treat the gas, bloat, " writing in pain " !  It's not sounding like anyone is really receiving any relief from having major colon surgery?!!! 

 I do pretty well on a gluten free, lactose free, sugar free kind of diet (it stinks to live that way but oh well....what can I do?!) but can have random bad reactions without a clue what the trigger was.  It's so hard to chart a safe plan when traveling, staying in people's homes on occasion, going to evening gatherings (mine is definitely worse in the evening as it builds during the day)!  Pretty " crappy " life:(

 Do you feel like the tradeoffs for the weight loss are worth it?  I get in a super funk about it sometimes.  I used to be the biggest cheerleader for WLS (DS) but ......  pain is pain and it doesn't sound like there's any fix!

 OK...that was my Debbie downer moment for the day!  LOL!  ... I'll snap out of it! ...I'll go to the appt on Friday (Dr. K recommended going local - Utah) and I won't sign anything until I process what the surgeon tells me on Friday and til I run it past Dr. K!

 Happy 4th to all of you!!! Joyce in UT

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Omg Joyce, I sooo feel for you, I went through something similar, bloating, no BM control, nausea, vommiting, headaches, redundant colon/cowel, 2 kinks. I am now pain free, just limit carb and fat intake and things seem to be back to normal since bowel surgery with dr k. Hope you find the answer you need at your consultation. The best of luck to you, will definitely keep you in my prayers.ShearySent from my iPhone

This thread is scaring the bejeebies out of me! I have a 2 hr consult set up with a Bariatric surgeon at the U of U med center on Friday to begin steps to treat the gas, bloat, "writing in pain"! It's not sounding like anyone is really receiving any relief from having major colon surgery?!!!

I do pretty well on a gluten free, lactose free, sugar free kind of diet (it stinks to live that way but oh well....what can I do?!) but can have random bad reactions without a clue what the trigger was. It's so hard to chart a safe plan when traveling, staying in people's homes on occasion, going to evening gatherings (mine is definitely worse in the evening as it builds during the day)! Pretty "crappy" life:(

Do you feel like the tradeoffs for the weight loss are worth it? I get in a super funk about it sometimes. I used to be the biggest cheerleader for WLS (DS) but ...... pain is pain and it doesn't sound like there's any fix!

OK...that was my Debbie downer moment for the day! LOL! ... I'll snap out of it! ...I'll go to the appt on Friday (Dr. K recommended going local - Utah) and I won't sign anything until I process what the surgeon tells me on Friday and til I run it past Dr. K!

Happy 4th to all of you!!! Joyce in UT

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[Guest guest]

Omg Joyce, I sooo feel for you, I went through something similar, bloating, no BM control, nausea, vommiting, headaches, redundant colon/cowel, 2 kinks. I am now pain free, just limit carb and fat intake and things seem to be back to normal since bowel surgery with dr k. Hope you find the answer you need at your consultation. The best of luck to you, will definitely keep you in my prayers.ShearySent from my iPhone

This thread is scaring the bejeebies out of me! I have a 2 hr consult set up with a Bariatric surgeon at the U of U med center on Friday to begin steps to treat the gas, bloat, "writing in pain"! It's not sounding like anyone is really receiving any relief from having major colon surgery?!!!

I do pretty well on a gluten free, lactose free, sugar free kind of diet (it stinks to live that way but oh well....what can I do?!) but can have random bad reactions without a clue what the trigger was. It's so hard to chart a safe plan when traveling, staying in people's homes on occasion, going to evening gatherings (mine is definitely worse in the evening as it builds during the day)! Pretty "crappy" life:(

Do you feel like the tradeoffs for the weight loss are worth it? I get in a super funk about it sometimes. I used to be the biggest cheerleader for WLS (DS) but ...... pain is pain and it doesn't sound like there's any fix!

OK...that was my Debbie downer moment for the day! LOL! ... I'll snap out of it! ...I'll go to the appt on Friday (Dr. K recommended going local - Utah) and I won't sign anything until I process what the surgeon tells me on Friday and til I run it past Dr. K!

Happy 4th to all of you!!! Joyce in UT

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Sheary!  I'm anxious to hear what the UT guy has to say.  I'll keep you posted!  I'm so glad you found a combo that worked for you!!! Joyce

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sheary!  I'm anxious to hear what the UT guy has to say.  I'll keep you posted!  I'm so glad you found a combo that worked for you!!! Joyce