Found the source of my issues

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone!

A month or so ago I was moaning about not being able to eat ANYTHING without

having gas issues. Well, now I know why. Also, I was having this thing happen

that I thought was just normal for a DSer. I would wake up some mornings with

terrible abdominal cramps which would go away after pooping, which sometimes

took awhile. The last time it happened it lasted over an hour and a half and I

thought I would have to go to emergency. So, Dr. K ordered a CT Scan and it

turns out I have a redundant colon. It can cause gas, bloating, abdominal pain,

nausea, etc. Well, I have the first three. The abdominal pain is intermittent

but the gas is ALL the time now. It certainly doesn't make it any better now

that I know why it's happening but at least I understand it. I was blaming

myself constantly and I no longer do that anymore, which at least helps my

psyche. Someday in the future there will be another major surgery in my life

because I refuse to live this way forever but I can deal with it for awhile now

that I know what's going on.

Just thought I'd throw it out there in case someone else is having these issues,

even with a proper DS diet.

[Guest guest]

Tracey

Thanks for sharing the info. How long does Dr. K say you can wait for surgery?

I'm worried that since you have pain... I'd hate to see you end up in crisis

mode.

Keep us informed.

Hugs

Jo

> Hi Everyone!

>

> A month or so ago I was moaning about not being able to eat ANYTHING without

having gas issues. Well, now I know why. Also, I was having this thing happen

that I thought was just normal for a DSer. I would wake up some mornings with

terrible abdominal cramps which would go away after pooping, which sometimes

took awhile. The last time it happened it lasted over an hour and a half and I

thought I would have to go to emergency. So, Dr. K ordered a CT Scan and it

turns out I have a redundant colon. It can cause gas, bloating, abdominal pain,

nausea, etc. Well, I have the first three. The abdominal pain is intermittent

but the gas is ALL the time now. It certainly doesn't make it any better now

that I know why it's happening but at least I understand it. I was blaming

myself constantly and I no longer do that anymore, which at least helps my

psyche. Someday in the future there will be another major surgery in my life

because I refuse to live this way forever but I can deal with it for awhile now

that I know what's going on.

>

> Just thought I'd throw it out there in case someone else is having these

issues, even with a proper DS diet.

>

[Guest guest]

Keep on the insurance company; I had to live with the pain for a year! Before I had surgery with Dr. Z. Redundant colon is a medical concern

that if I you have it you were born with it.

Best,

Renie

Re: Found the source of my issues

Tracey

Thanks for sharing the info. How long does Dr. K say you can wait for surgery?

I'm worried that since you have pain... I'd hate to see you end up in crisis

mode.

Keep us informed.

Hugs

Jo

[Guest guest]

Hi Jo,

I actually need to see Dr. K sometime soon. The problem is that I have other

issues I must deal with first and so taking the time to go see him will take

some juggling of my work schedule. I'll get there before the year is out,

though. His email didn't indicate that it was urgent to see him immediately.

Thank you for caring!

Hugs!

Tracey

>

> Tracey

>

> Thanks for sharing the info. How long does Dr. K say you can wait for

surgery? I'm worried that since you have pain... I'd hate to see you end up in

crisis mode.

>

> Keep us informed.

>

> Hugs

> Jo

>

>

> > Hi Everyone!

> >

> > A month or so ago I was moaning about not being able to eat ANYTHING without

having gas issues. Well, now I know why. Also, I was having this thing happen

that I thought was just normal for a DSer. I would wake up some mornings with

terrible abdominal cramps which would go away after pooping, which sometimes

took awhile. The last time it happened it lasted over an hour and a half and I

thought I would have to go to emergency. So, Dr. K ordered a CT Scan and it

turns out I have a redundant colon. It can cause gas, bloating, abdominal pain,

nausea, etc. Well, I have the first three. The abdominal pain is intermittent

but the gas is ALL the time now. It certainly doesn't make it any better now

that I know why it's happening but at least I understand it. I was blaming

myself constantly and I no longer do that anymore, which at least helps my

psyche. Someday in the future there will be another major surgery in my life

because I refuse to live this way forever but I can deal with it for awhile now

that I know what's going on.

> >

> > Just thought I'd throw it out there in case someone else is having these

issues, even with a proper DS diet.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Renie,

Is it only something that someone is born with? Would Dr. K have seen that when

he did my surgery because he's never mentioned it until now. Don't worry, if he

tells me I need to have surgery right away I will most definitely be bugging the

crap out of my insurance company!

Hugs!

Tracey

>

> Keep on the insurance company; I had to live with the pain for a year!

> Before I had surgery with Dr. Z. Redundant colon is a medical concern

> that if I you have it you were born with it.

> Best,

> Renie

>

> Re: Found the source of my issues

>

>

> Tracey

>

> Thanks for sharing the info. How long does Dr. K say you can wait for

> surgery? I'm worried that since you have pain... I'd hate to see you end

> up in crisis mode.

>

> Keep us informed.

>

> Hugs

> Jo

>

[Guest guest]

Oh, and so sorry to hear that you've been dealing with the pain for so long! My

pain is intermittent at this point. It must be terrible to deal with it all the

time.

Hugs!

Tracey

>

> Keep on the insurance company; I had to live with the pain for a year!

> Before I had surgery with Dr. Z. Redundant colon is a medical concern

> that if I you have it you were born with it.

> Best,

> Renie

>

> Re: Found the source of my issues

>

>

> Tracey

>

> Thanks for sharing the info. How long does Dr. K say you can wait for

> surgery? I'm worried that since you have pain... I'd hate to see you end

> up in crisis mode.

>

> Keep us informed.

>

> Hugs

> Jo

>

[Guest guest]

Tracey,

Dr Z. did my surgery 7-14 I am back up and running.  He removed ½ of my colon.

Best,

Renie

Re: Found the source of my issues

Hi Renie,

Is it only something that someone is born with? Would Dr. K have seen that when

he did my surgery because he's never mentioned it until now. Don't worry, if he

tells me I need to have surgery right away I will most definitely be bugging

the crap out of my insurance company!

Hugs!

Tracey

[Guest guest]

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Tracey

Sorry it was Tina who went to the Endo. How are you feeling?

In DS_Friends_Keshishian , " snurfles17 " wrote:

>

> Hi Renie,

>

> Wow! That's a lot! I'll keep everyone posted when I find out what Dr. K

wants to do. I hope he has an answer because I was in pain again today for over

an hour.

>

> Tracey

>

>

> >

> > Tracey,

> > Dr Z. did my surgery 7-14 I am back up and running. He removed ½ of my

> > colon.

> >

> > Best,

> > Renie

> >

> > Re: Found the source of my issues

> >

> >

> > Hi Renie,

> >

> > Is it only something that someone is born with? Would Dr. K have seen

> > that when he did my surgery because he's never mentioned it until now.

> > Don't worry, if he tells me I need to have surgery right away I will

> > most definitely be bugging the crap out of my insurance company!

> >

> > Hugs!

> > Tracey

> >

>