Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 I actually don't have a lot of trouble with loss of control but will admit I have worn depends since I had the colon resect. Just makes me feel more secure:) My problem is at surgery either the opening was put together to tight or scar tissue has grown and closing it up. At first balloon stretching was mentioned then yesterday surgeon said stent. I have to look into this more and maybe also get second opinion. From what little research I have had time to do so far the stent in colon has not been used that long or often. Will research it some more and have a lot of questions to ask. I am on a soft food diet and when my daughter talked to the GI Dr today he said he thought I might even should be on a liquid diet. I just don't have a large opening to empty the colon properly. He is the one who tried to do the colonscopy. Since my granddaughter works in his office he wants to keep up with me and what is going on so my daughter talks to him concerning me and he also has told me I can call anytime. His fear is my colon could entirely close at any time. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent Hildreth, I am so sorry about the troubles you are having. Thats just terrible. I have never heard of a colon stent myself, but I have seen what a loss of control can do to a person. In the last few weeks my mom was alive, she could no longer feel when she had to go. This was a problem even though her weakened state made her house bound to begin with. I bought her Depends briefs. More to prevent mess and soiling her clothing as she was greatly embarrassed by it. I will tell you the work beautifully. I know you want the problem to be gone, however in the meantime I though I would offer this as a suggestion. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 I actually don't have a lot of trouble with loss of control but will admit I have worn depends since I had the colon resect. Just makes me feel more secure:) My problem is at surgery either the opening was put together to tight or scar tissue has grown and closing it up. At first balloon stretching was mentioned then yesterday surgeon said stent. I have to look into this more and maybe also get second opinion. From what little research I have had time to do so far the stent in colon has not been used that long or often. Will research it some more and have a lot of questions to ask. I am on a soft food diet and when my daughter talked to the GI Dr today he said he thought I might even should be on a liquid diet. I just don't have a large opening to empty the colon properly. He is the one who tried to do the colonscopy. Since my granddaughter works in his office he wants to keep up with me and what is going on so my daughter talks to him concerning me and he also has told me I can call anytime. His fear is my colon could entirely close at any time. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent Hildreth, I am so sorry about the troubles you are having. Thats just terrible. I have never heard of a colon stent myself, but I have seen what a loss of control can do to a person. In the last few weeks my mom was alive, she could no longer feel when she had to go. This was a problem even though her weakened state made her house bound to begin with. I bought her Depends briefs. More to prevent mess and soiling her clothing as she was greatly embarrassed by it. I will tell you the work beautifully. I know you want the problem to be gone, however in the meantime I though I would offer this as a suggestion. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 I actually don't have a lot of trouble with loss of control but will admit I have worn depends since I had the colon resect. Just makes me feel more secure:) My problem is at surgery either the opening was put together to tight or scar tissue has grown and closing it up. At first balloon stretching was mentioned then yesterday surgeon said stent. I have to look into this more and maybe also get second opinion. From what little research I have had time to do so far the stent in colon has not been used that long or often. Will research it some more and have a lot of questions to ask. I am on a soft food diet and when my daughter talked to the GI Dr today he said he thought I might even should be on a liquid diet. I just don't have a large opening to empty the colon properly. He is the one who tried to do the colonscopy. Since my granddaughter works in his office he wants to keep up with me and what is going on so my daughter talks to him concerning me and he also has told me I can call anytime. His fear is my colon could entirely close at any time. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent Hildreth, I am so sorry about the troubles you are having. Thats just terrible. I have never heard of a colon stent myself, but I have seen what a loss of control can do to a person. In the last few weeks my mom was alive, she could no longer feel when she had to go. This was a problem even though her weakened state made her house bound to begin with. I bought her Depends briefs. More to prevent mess and soiling her clothing as she was greatly embarrassed by it. I will tell you the work beautifully. I know you want the problem to be gone, however in the meantime I though I would offer this as a suggestion. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Hi, Hildreth, My fiance just got similar news. He had surgery last fall to remove a Stage 2 colon cancer, and there is no sign of cancer recurrence, but the area the surgery was done on has developed a stricture, and the doctor is thinking of using a stent instead of doing a second surgery. Have you learned any more about this procedure? If so, we'd love to hear what you have found out. My fiance's doctor, like yours, is worried that his colon could develop a blockage at any time. He didn't tell us about the soft/liquid food diet recommendation, so that was interesting to learn. Keep in touch! Clare > I actually don't have a lot of trouble with loss of control but will admit I have worn depends since I had the colon resect. Just makes me feel more secure:) My problem is at surgery either the opening was put together to tight or scar tissue has grown and closing it up. At first balloon stretching was mentioned then yesterday surgeon said stent. I have to look into this more and maybe also get second opinion. From what little research I have had time to do so far the stent in colon has not been used that long or often. Will research it some more and have a lot of questions to ask. I am on a soft food diet and when my daughter talked to the GI Dr today he said he thought I might even should be on a liquid diet. I just don't have a large opening to empty the colon properly. He is the one who tried to do the colonscopy. Since my granddaughter works in his office he wants to keep up with me and what is going on so my daughter talks to him concerning me and he also has told me I can call anytime. His fear is my colon could entirely close at any time. > > Hildreth > Re: Colon Stent > > > Hildreth, > I am so sorry about the troubles you are having. Thats just terrible. I have never heard of a colon stent myself, but I have seen what a loss of control can do to a person. > In the last few weeks my mom was alive, she could no longer feel when she had to go. This was a problem even though her weakened state made her house bound to begin with. > I bought her Depends briefs. More to prevent mess and soiling her clothing as she was greatly embarrassed by it. > I will tell you the work beautifully. I know you want the problem to be gone, however in the meantime I though I would offer this as a suggestion. > a > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 I have a appt with that Dr to discuss the stent on the 19th so will have more information I will post then. I have tried to research on the web but have not yet found what would pertain to us having it done. I know I had been just flying with the biopsy report I had gotten of no cancer. That was until Monday when I was told I had a mass that had to be biopsy by a needle as they can't get up in colon to do it with colonscopy. I did not know there was a second mass to be done until a few minutes ago when I talked to Dr who had done colonscopy. Now he says he knew it was there but could not get to it. I will let you know what I find out. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent Hi, Hildreth, My fiance just got similar news. He had surgery last fall to remove a Stage 2 colon cancer, and there is no sign of cancer recurrence, but the area the surgery was done on has developed a stricture, and the doctor is thinking of using a stent instead of doing a second surgery. Have you learned any more about this procedure? If so, we'd love to hear what you have found out. My fiance's doctor, like yours, is worried that his colon could develop a blockage at any time. He didn't tell us about the soft/liquid food diet recommendation, so that was interesting to learn. Keep in touch! Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 I have a appt with that Dr to discuss the stent on the 19th so will have more information I will post then. I have tried to research on the web but have not yet found what would pertain to us having it done. I know I had been just flying with the biopsy report I had gotten of no cancer. That was until Monday when I was told I had a mass that had to be biopsy by a needle as they can't get up in colon to do it with colonscopy. I did not know there was a second mass to be done until a few minutes ago when I talked to Dr who had done colonscopy. Now he says he knew it was there but could not get to it. I will let you know what I find out. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent Hi, Hildreth, My fiance just got similar news. He had surgery last fall to remove a Stage 2 colon cancer, and there is no sign of cancer recurrence, but the area the surgery was done on has developed a stricture, and the doctor is thinking of using a stent instead of doing a second surgery. Have you learned any more about this procedure? If so, we'd love to hear what you have found out. My fiance's doctor, like yours, is worried that his colon could develop a blockage at any time. He didn't tell us about the soft/liquid food diet recommendation, so that was interesting to learn. Keep in touch! Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 I have a appt with that Dr to discuss the stent on the 19th so will have more information I will post then. I have tried to research on the web but have not yet found what would pertain to us having it done. I know I had been just flying with the biopsy report I had gotten of no cancer. That was until Monday when I was told I had a mass that had to be biopsy by a needle as they can't get up in colon to do it with colonscopy. I did not know there was a second mass to be done until a few minutes ago when I talked to Dr who had done colonscopy. Now he says he knew it was there but could not get to it. I will let you know what I find out. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent Hi, Hildreth, My fiance just got similar news. He had surgery last fall to remove a Stage 2 colon cancer, and there is no sign of cancer recurrence, but the area the surgery was done on has developed a stricture, and the doctor is thinking of using a stent instead of doing a second surgery. Have you learned any more about this procedure? If so, we'd love to hear what you have found out. My fiance's doctor, like yours, is worried that his colon could develop a blockage at any time. He didn't tell us about the soft/liquid food diet recommendation, so that was interesting to learn. Keep in touch! Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Hello Hildreth and Clare, I have done a little research on this on yahoo. From what I can get from the medical jargon this does not seem like the normal procedure for someone who is currently cancer free, unless there is some underlying health problem that makes it hard for the surgeons to operate. They would usually go with a colostomy or with surgery and resection to eliminate the stricture. I know I have talked with you, Hildreth about scar tissue and you responded that you have alot of scar tissue. Maybe the surgeon is trying to avoid another surgery in your case because of the scar tissue problem. The literature I have looked at about colon stents seem to indicate that the use for colon stents is for palliative care of patients with inoperable tumors or diverticulitus. I would definitely ask about if this is a proven method of treatment for this condition or if this is simply the most cost effective and easiest way for them to make sure of stopping a complete obstruction without surgery. I am not a surgeon but I would definitely ask some more questions before they placed them. There are possible complications as with anything that is foreign to your body. Becky Beach > > I actually don't have a lot of trouble with loss of control but > will admit I have worn depends since I had the colon resect. Just > makes me feel more secure:) My problem is at surgery either the > opening was put together to tight or scar tissue has grown and > closing it up. At first balloon stretching was mentioned then > yesterday surgeon said stent. I have to look into this more and maybe > also get second opinion. From what little research I have had time to > do so far the stent in colon has not been used that long or often. > Will research it some more and have a lot of questions to ask. I am > on a soft food diet and when my daughter talked to the GI Dr today he > said he thought I might even should be on a liquid diet. I just don't > have a large opening to empty the colon properly. He is the one who > tried to do the colonscopy. Since my granddaughter works in his > office he wants to keep up with me and what is going on so my > daughter talks to him concerning me and he also has told me I can > call anytime. His fear is my colon could entirely close at any time. > > > > Hildreth > > Re: Colon Stent > > > > > > Hildreth, > > I am so sorry about the troubles you are having. Thats just > terrible. I have never heard of a colon stent myself, but I have seen > what a loss of control can do to a person. > > In the last few weeks my mom was alive, she could no longer feel > when she had to go. This was a problem even though her weakened state > made her house bound to begin with. > > I bought her Depends briefs. More to prevent mess and soiling her > clothing as she was greatly embarrassed by it. > > I will tell you the work beautifully. I know you want the problem > to be gone, however in the meantime I though I would offer this as a > suggestion. > > a > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Hello Hildreth and Clare, I have done a little research on this on yahoo. From what I can get from the medical jargon this does not seem like the normal procedure for someone who is currently cancer free, unless there is some underlying health problem that makes it hard for the surgeons to operate. They would usually go with a colostomy or with surgery and resection to eliminate the stricture. I know I have talked with you, Hildreth about scar tissue and you responded that you have alot of scar tissue. Maybe the surgeon is trying to avoid another surgery in your case because of the scar tissue problem. The literature I have looked at about colon stents seem to indicate that the use for colon stents is for palliative care of patients with inoperable tumors or diverticulitus. I would definitely ask about if this is a proven method of treatment for this condition or if this is simply the most cost effective and easiest way for them to make sure of stopping a complete obstruction without surgery. I am not a surgeon but I would definitely ask some more questions before they placed them. There are possible complications as with anything that is foreign to your body. Becky Beach > > I actually don't have a lot of trouble with loss of control but > will admit I have worn depends since I had the colon resect. Just > makes me feel more secure:) My problem is at surgery either the > opening was put together to tight or scar tissue has grown and > closing it up. At first balloon stretching was mentioned then > yesterday surgeon said stent. I have to look into this more and maybe > also get second opinion. From what little research I have had time to > do so far the stent in colon has not been used that long or often. > Will research it some more and have a lot of questions to ask. I am > on a soft food diet and when my daughter talked to the GI Dr today he > said he thought I might even should be on a liquid diet. I just don't > have a large opening to empty the colon properly. He is the one who > tried to do the colonscopy. Since my granddaughter works in his > office he wants to keep up with me and what is going on so my > daughter talks to him concerning me and he also has told me I can > call anytime. His fear is my colon could entirely close at any time. > > > > Hildreth > > Re: Colon Stent > > > > > > Hildreth, > > I am so sorry about the troubles you are having. Thats just > terrible. I have never heard of a colon stent myself, but I have seen > what a loss of control can do to a person. > > In the last few weeks my mom was alive, she could no longer feel > when she had to go. This was a problem even though her weakened state > made her house bound to begin with. > > I bought her Depends briefs. More to prevent mess and soiling her > clothing as she was greatly embarrassed by it. > > I will tell you the work beautifully. I know you want the problem > to be gone, however in the meantime I though I would offer this as a > suggestion. > > a > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Becky I do have lots of questions to ask. Right now my mind is a mess. I went for blood work today I had to have before they do the needle biopsy Wed. They can't do a colonscopy. That is the whole problem. The opening is so small they can't get through it. What has caused this I don't know. There is a mass above this opening and that is why they are going in to do a needle biopsy on it Wed and I talk to Dr about stent on Monday. Yesterday he also mentioned surgery or balloon stretching. I did not do well with surgery when I had the colon resect. I am diabetic also. The oncologist who had told me he does not think this is cancer has already told me if it was then it would surgery but they would well prepare me ahead of time due to my history of infections. I seem to have a lot of Dr's with different opinions. I will definitely get second opinion before I get stent put in. Right now the GI Dr is very worried that I might have complete blockage at any time. The surgeon even said I could leave it as it is but he did not recommend it. From what little time I have had to research so far it does not seem the colon stent has been used very long or very often but has seemed to help in many cases. My first concern right now is this biopsy comes out not cancer. If it is cancer I guess I will go with surgery per his choice. As far as I have been told by all of them this again even if not cancer would be major surgery. Because they can't get in with colonscopy they have to put a needle through the abdomen, side or back to get to the mass guided by a cat scan. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent Hello Hildreth and Clare, I have done a little research on this on yahoo. From what I can get from the medical jargon this does not seem like the normal procedure for someone who is currently cancer free, unless there is some underlying health problem that makes it hard for the surgeons to operate. They would usually go with a colostomy or with surgery and resection to eliminate the stricture. I know I have talked with you, Hildreth about scar tissue and you responded that you have alot of scar tissue. Maybe the surgeon is trying to avoid another surgery in your case because of the scar tissue problem. The literature I have looked at about colon stents seem to indicate that the use for colon stents is for palliative care of patients with inoperable tumors or diverticulitus. I would definitely ask about if this is a proven method of treatment for this condition or if this is simply the most cost effective and easiest way for them to make sure of stopping a complete obstruction without surgery. I am not a surgeon but I would definitely ask some more questions before they placed them. There are possible complications as with anything that is foreign to your body. Becky Beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Becky I do have lots of questions to ask. Right now my mind is a mess. I went for blood work today I had to have before they do the needle biopsy Wed. They can't do a colonscopy. That is the whole problem. The opening is so small they can't get through it. What has caused this I don't know. There is a mass above this opening and that is why they are going in to do a needle biopsy on it Wed and I talk to Dr about stent on Monday. Yesterday he also mentioned surgery or balloon stretching. I did not do well with surgery when I had the colon resect. I am diabetic also. The oncologist who had told me he does not think this is cancer has already told me if it was then it would surgery but they would well prepare me ahead of time due to my history of infections. I seem to have a lot of Dr's with different opinions. I will definitely get second opinion before I get stent put in. Right now the GI Dr is very worried that I might have complete blockage at any time. The surgeon even said I could leave it as it is but he did not recommend it. From what little time I have had to research so far it does not seem the colon stent has been used very long or very often but has seemed to help in many cases. My first concern right now is this biopsy comes out not cancer. If it is cancer I guess I will go with surgery per his choice. As far as I have been told by all of them this again even if not cancer would be major surgery. Because they can't get in with colonscopy they have to put a needle through the abdomen, side or back to get to the mass guided by a cat scan. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent Hello Hildreth and Clare, I have done a little research on this on yahoo. From what I can get from the medical jargon this does not seem like the normal procedure for someone who is currently cancer free, unless there is some underlying health problem that makes it hard for the surgeons to operate. They would usually go with a colostomy or with surgery and resection to eliminate the stricture. I know I have talked with you, Hildreth about scar tissue and you responded that you have alot of scar tissue. Maybe the surgeon is trying to avoid another surgery in your case because of the scar tissue problem. The literature I have looked at about colon stents seem to indicate that the use for colon stents is for palliative care of patients with inoperable tumors or diverticulitus. I would definitely ask about if this is a proven method of treatment for this condition or if this is simply the most cost effective and easiest way for them to make sure of stopping a complete obstruction without surgery. I am not a surgeon but I would definitely ask some more questions before they placed them. There are possible complications as with anything that is foreign to your body. Becky Beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Wow: wonderful results. Hope things stay that way. Happy Blessed Easter Hugs and prayers Nick & Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 I've been there. Although I am in otherwise good health -- no diabetes, no history of adhesions or scarring, just asthma, when I had my last colonoscopy the doctor couldn't get the scope past the blockage. He even tried a pediatric scope, no luck. I have had a CT guided needle biopsy and it's not bad at all. With a little bit of sedative, the procedure is painless. The thought of a giant needle puncturing your body is scary, but it was a piece of cake. I was alert during the process and even watched on the monitor. The most important thing is to ask you doctor about a laparoscopic resection. I had 10.5 cm of my colon removed -- where the blockage was -- and it was all done with a scope. I had one 3 inch scar where the mass was removed through my abdomen, and three minor punch holes where the scope and tools went in. Recovery from laparoscopic surgery is so much easier than dealing with a full (open) surgery. I hope that if you need surgery, it can be the easy way. Good luck and God Bless. -joe- > Becky I do have lots of questions to ask. Right now my mind is a mess. I went for blood work today I had to have before they do the needle biopsy Wed. They can't do a colonscopy. That is the whole problem. The opening is so small they can't get through it. What has caused this I don't know. There is a mass above this opening and that is why they are going in to do a needle biopsy on it Wed and I talk to Dr about stent on Monday. Yesterday he also mentioned surgery or balloon stretching. I did not do well with surgery when I had the colon resect. I am diabetic also. The oncologist who had told me he does not think this is cancer has already told me if it was then it would surgery but they would well prepare me ahead of time due to my history of infections. I seem to have a lot of Dr's with different opinions. I will definitely get second opinion before I get stent put in. Right now the GI Dr is very worried that I might have complete blockage at any time. The surgeon even said I could leave it as it is but he did not recommend it. From what little time I have had to research so far it does not seem the colon stent has been used very long or very often but has seemed to help in many cases. My first concern right now is this biopsy comes out not cancer. If it is cancer I guess I will go with surgery per his choice. As far as I have been told by all of them this again even if not cancer would be major surgery. > Because they can't get in with colonscopy they have to put a needle through the abdomen, side or back to get to the mass guided by a cat scan. > > Hildreth > Re: Colon Stent > > > Hello Hildreth and Clare, > > I have done a little research on this on yahoo. From what I can get > from the medical jargon this does not seem like the normal procedure > for someone who is currently cancer free, unless there is some > underlying health problem that makes it hard for the surgeons to > operate. They would usually go with a colostomy or with surgery and > resection to eliminate the stricture. > > I know I have talked with you, Hildreth about scar tissue and you > responded that you have alot of scar tissue. Maybe the surgeon is > trying to avoid another surgery in your case because of the scar > tissue problem. The literature I have looked at about colon stents > seem to indicate that the use for colon stents is for palliative care > of patients with inoperable tumors or diverticulitus. > > I would definitely ask about if this is a proven method of treatment > for this condition or if this is simply the most cost effective and > easiest way for them to make sure of stopping a complete obstruction > without surgery. > > I am not a surgeon but I would definitely ask some more questions > before they placed them. There are possible complications as with > anything that is foreign to your body. > > Becky Beach > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Thanks Joe your post makes me feel much better. I was really dreading the appt Wed. I kept telling myself it could not be any worse then having ultrasound tubes put down your throat but that again was not bad. Hil Re: Colon Stent I've been there. Although I am in otherwise good health -- no diabetes, no history of adhesions or scarring, just asthma, when I had my last colonoscopy the doctor couldn't get the scope past the blockage. He even tried a pediatric scope, no luck. I have had a CT guided needle biopsy and it's not bad at all. With a little bit of sedative, the procedure is painless. The thought of a giant needle puncturing your body is scary, but it was a piece of cake. I was alert during the process and even watched on the monitor. The most important thing is to ask you doctor about a laparoscopic resection. I had 10.5 cm of my colon removed -- where the blockage was -- and it was all done with a scope. I had one 3 inch scar where the mass was removed through my abdomen, and three minor punch holes where the scope and tools went in. Recovery from laparoscopic surgery is so much easier than dealing with a full (open) surgery. I hope that if you need surgery, it can be the easy way. Good luck and God Bless. -joe- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Thanks Joe your post makes me feel much better. I was really dreading the appt Wed. I kept telling myself it could not be any worse then having ultrasound tubes put down your throat but that again was not bad. Hil Re: Colon Stent I've been there. Although I am in otherwise good health -- no diabetes, no history of adhesions or scarring, just asthma, when I had my last colonoscopy the doctor couldn't get the scope past the blockage. He even tried a pediatric scope, no luck. I have had a CT guided needle biopsy and it's not bad at all. With a little bit of sedative, the procedure is painless. The thought of a giant needle puncturing your body is scary, but it was a piece of cake. I was alert during the process and even watched on the monitor. The most important thing is to ask you doctor about a laparoscopic resection. I had 10.5 cm of my colon removed -- where the blockage was -- and it was all done with a scope. I had one 3 inch scar where the mass was removed through my abdomen, and three minor punch holes where the scope and tools went in. Recovery from laparoscopic surgery is so much easier than dealing with a full (open) surgery. I hope that if you need surgery, it can be the easy way. Good luck and God Bless. -joe- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Becky, Thank you so much for your helpful response. I have to wonder whether the doctors might be suggesting this procedure due to the fact my friend has a very limited income, no health insurance, and it is a less expensive procedure than surgery, given the fact his condition is non-cancerous. I like to hope that is not the case, and it is because it is less invasive, but I don't really trust the medical profession these days. :>) Clare > > > I actually don't have a lot of trouble with loss of control but > > will admit I have worn depends since I had the colon resect. Just > > makes me feel more secure:) My problem is at surgery either the > > opening was put together to tight or scar tissue has grown and > > closing it up. At first balloon stretching was mentioned then > > yesterday surgeon said stent. I have to look into this more and > maybe > > also get second opinion. From what little research I have had time > to > > do so far the stent in colon has not been used that long or often. > > Will research it some more and have a lot of questions to ask. I am > > on a soft food diet and when my daughter talked to the GI Dr today > he > > said he thought I might even should be on a liquid diet. I just > don't > > have a large opening to empty the colon properly. He is the one who > > tried to do the colonscopy. Since my granddaughter works in his > > office he wants to keep up with me and what is going on so my > > daughter talks to him concerning me and he also has told me I can > > call anytime. His fear is my colon could entirely close at any > time. > > > > > > Hildreth > > > Re: Colon Stent > > > > > > > > > Hildreth, > > > I am so sorry about the troubles you are having. Thats just > > terrible. I have never heard of a colon stent myself, but I have > seen > > what a loss of control can do to a person. > > > In the last few weeks my mom was alive, she could no longer > feel > > when she had to go. This was a problem even though her weakened > state > > made her house bound to begin with. > > > I bought her Depends briefs. More to prevent mess and soiling > her > > clothing as she was greatly embarrassed by it. > > > I will tell you the work beautifully. I know you want the > problem > > to be gone, however in the meantime I though I would offer this as > a > > suggestion. > > > a > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Becky, Thank you so much for your helpful response. I have to wonder whether the doctors might be suggesting this procedure due to the fact my friend has a very limited income, no health insurance, and it is a less expensive procedure than surgery, given the fact his condition is non-cancerous. I like to hope that is not the case, and it is because it is less invasive, but I don't really trust the medical profession these days. :>) Clare > > > I actually don't have a lot of trouble with loss of control but > > will admit I have worn depends since I had the colon resect. Just > > makes me feel more secure:) My problem is at surgery either the > > opening was put together to tight or scar tissue has grown and > > closing it up. At first balloon stretching was mentioned then > > yesterday surgeon said stent. I have to look into this more and > maybe > > also get second opinion. From what little research I have had time > to > > do so far the stent in colon has not been used that long or often. > > Will research it some more and have a lot of questions to ask. I am > > on a soft food diet and when my daughter talked to the GI Dr today > he > > said he thought I might even should be on a liquid diet. I just > don't > > have a large opening to empty the colon properly. He is the one who > > tried to do the colonscopy. Since my granddaughter works in his > > office he wants to keep up with me and what is going on so my > > daughter talks to him concerning me and he also has told me I can > > call anytime. His fear is my colon could entirely close at any > time. > > > > > > Hildreth > > > Re: Colon Stent > > > > > > > > > Hildreth, > > > I am so sorry about the troubles you are having. Thats just > > terrible. I have never heard of a colon stent myself, but I have > seen > > what a loss of control can do to a person. > > > In the last few weeks my mom was alive, she could no longer > feel > > when she had to go. This was a problem even though her weakened > state > > made her house bound to begin with. > > > I bought her Depends briefs. More to prevent mess and soiling > her > > clothing as she was greatly embarrassed by it. > > > I will tell you the work beautifully. I know you want the > problem > > to be gone, however in the meantime I though I would offer this as > a > > suggestion. > > > a > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 That article was wrote in 1998 and I think they have come along way with stents since then. I have a whole list of questions for the Dr Monday so hope will be able to post some information. I actually want him to try the balloon stretch but we will see what he has to say. Tomorrow is my needle biopsy which I guess is the important thing of if this mass is cancer or not. Then it will be surgery anyway. I have been unable to find anything updated on the stents on the web. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent http://shorterlink.com/?2FU1PL Hi, Jane, The link above contains an interesting article about colonic stents. As I understand it, they are a tube inserted in the colon, to help keep it wide enough open for a normal bowel movement to occur, when there is a stricture that forms after surgery on the colon. Most commonly used when a tumor is present, they are also used in benign situations, where scarring has occurred after surgery, causing the narrowing of the part of the colon that was operated on. They are thought to be less invasive than a 2d surgery. I hope this is helpful. Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 That article was wrote in 1998 and I think they have come along way with stents since then. I have a whole list of questions for the Dr Monday so hope will be able to post some information. I actually want him to try the balloon stretch but we will see what he has to say. Tomorrow is my needle biopsy which I guess is the important thing of if this mass is cancer or not. Then it will be surgery anyway. I have been unable to find anything updated on the stents on the web. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent http://shorterlink.com/?2FU1PL Hi, Jane, The link above contains an interesting article about colonic stents. As I understand it, they are a tube inserted in the colon, to help keep it wide enough open for a normal bowel movement to occur, when there is a stricture that forms after surgery on the colon. Most commonly used when a tumor is present, they are also used in benign situations, where scarring has occurred after surgery, causing the narrowing of the part of the colon that was operated on. They are thought to be less invasive than a 2d surgery. I hope this is helpful. Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 http://www.biobn.com/index.cfm?Page=viewnews & NewsID=0002121010 In the link above, is an article about the progress that has been made in stents, that is hot off the press. I guess they now have expandable, removable ones that are super! Good luck, tomorrow, Hildreth. Clare > That article was wrote in 1998 and I think they have come along way with stents since then. I have a whole list of questions for the Dr Monday so hope will be able to post some information. I actually want him to try the balloon stretch but we will see what he has to say. Tomorrow is my needle biopsy which I guess is the important thing of if this mass is cancer or not. Then it will be surgery anyway. > I have been unable to find anything updated on the stents on the web. > > Hildreth > Re: Colon Stent > > > http://shorterlink.com/?2FU1PL > > Hi, Jane, > > The link above contains an interesting article about colonic stents. > As I understand it, they are a tube inserted in the colon, to help > keep it wide enough open for a normal bowel movement to occur, when > there is a stricture that forms after surgery on the colon. Most > commonly used when a tumor is present, they are also used in benign > situations, where scarring has occurred after surgery, causing the > narrowing of the part of the colon that was operated on. They are > thought to be less invasive than a 2d surgery. > > I hope this is helpful. > > Clare > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 http://www.biobn.com/index.cfm?Page=viewnews & NewsID=0002121010 In the link above, is an article about the progress that has been made in stents, that is hot off the press. I guess they now have expandable, removable ones that are super! Good luck, tomorrow, Hildreth. Clare > That article was wrote in 1998 and I think they have come along way with stents since then. I have a whole list of questions for the Dr Monday so hope will be able to post some information. I actually want him to try the balloon stretch but we will see what he has to say. Tomorrow is my needle biopsy which I guess is the important thing of if this mass is cancer or not. Then it will be surgery anyway. > I have been unable to find anything updated on the stents on the web. > > Hildreth > Re: Colon Stent > > > http://shorterlink.com/?2FU1PL > > Hi, Jane, > > The link above contains an interesting article about colonic stents. > As I understand it, they are a tube inserted in the colon, to help > keep it wide enough open for a normal bowel movement to occur, when > there is a stricture that forms after surgery on the colon. Most > commonly used when a tumor is present, they are also used in benign > situations, where scarring has occurred after surgery, causing the > narrowing of the part of the colon that was operated on. They are > thought to be less invasive than a 2d surgery. > > I hope this is helpful. > > Clare > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 http://www.biobn.com/index.cfm?Page=viewnews & NewsID=0002121010 In the link above, is an article about the progress that has been made in stents, that is hot off the press. I guess they now have expandable, removable ones that are super! Good luck, tomorrow, Hildreth. Clare > That article was wrote in 1998 and I think they have come along way with stents since then. I have a whole list of questions for the Dr Monday so hope will be able to post some information. I actually want him to try the balloon stretch but we will see what he has to say. Tomorrow is my needle biopsy which I guess is the important thing of if this mass is cancer or not. Then it will be surgery anyway. > I have been unable to find anything updated on the stents on the web. > > Hildreth > Re: Colon Stent > > > http://shorterlink.com/?2FU1PL > > Hi, Jane, > > The link above contains an interesting article about colonic stents. > As I understand it, they are a tube inserted in the colon, to help > keep it wide enough open for a normal bowel movement to occur, when > there is a stricture that forms after surgery on the colon. Most > commonly used when a tumor is present, they are also used in benign > situations, where scarring has occurred after surgery, causing the > narrowing of the part of the colon that was operated on. They are > thought to be less invasive than a 2d surgery. > > I hope this is helpful. > > Clare > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Thanks so much for that link Clare. Makes me feel much better about a stent. Seems they are still working on the colon one so will give me reason to put surgeon off and do balloon stretch for now:) I still am not sure if this is not a spastic colon when they try to do sig or colonscopy it just closes up. I had that suspicion because I have had spastic colon in past and never could have a scope done when they tried some years back The colon would just close up. My bowel movements have seemed normal that is till this morning and for some reason I was very nervous and not looking forward to this needle biopsy. The bowel movements this morning were not normal and pencil thin. The cat scan needle biopsy was a piece fo cake just like Joe had said. Only a couple problems and one I hope turns out nothing serious. First I am allergic to dye in cat scan so have to take predisone and benadryl before having one if they are going to use contrast. My surgeon said they would so I got prepared with the meds. Got there to find out they were not going to use contrast. This is the fourth Dr that has seen this mass from the Pet scan and the first one to tell me where it exactly was! I assumed since a colonscopy was advised it was in the colon. It is not! It is right outside of colon and more hidden by a bone. This Dr also said it could be scar tissue along with all the other things it can be. Guess it will be Monday before I find out but going to see if I can make a phone call Friday and get results of what it is. To get to this he had to insert needle in my back and do it. What upset me was the nurse came out during scan and asked if I had heart problems before. That I did not need to hear. Made me more nervous and they called for more sedation which does not work very well on me. I am sleepy and going to nap but that also could be because of lack of sleep last night. She did say the heart had stopped jumping and was ok but when I went up to recover they asked again. Guess I need to get that checked out. I had a nuke stress and heart test last June but know things can change. I am so glad your friend's mass is not cancer. I guess I can handle anything but that recurring again. Of course if it is I will handle that to. It does not sound like the Dr just wants to try balloon or stent because he does not have insurance. I have insurance coverage but it seems a much less invasive way then my surgeon explained it would be major surgery. I had also had them put down a CEA on the blood work I had done Friday but they would not tell me today what that was. Said they only got what lab results pertained to the test and they were all ok. I imagine my surgeon may be surprised when he gets CEA results as he did not tell his nurse to order one. I asked her about it and she said no harm in me marking it:) I had one about 2 months ago but since I was going to lab again I figured they may as well check it. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent http://www.biobn.com/index.cfm?Page=viewnews & NewsID=0002121010 In the link above, is an article about the progress that has been made in stents, that is hot off the press. I guess they now have expandable, removable ones that are super! Good luck, tomorrow, Hildreth. Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Thanks so much for that link Clare. Makes me feel much better about a stent. Seems they are still working on the colon one so will give me reason to put surgeon off and do balloon stretch for now:) I still am not sure if this is not a spastic colon when they try to do sig or colonscopy it just closes up. I had that suspicion because I have had spastic colon in past and never could have a scope done when they tried some years back The colon would just close up. My bowel movements have seemed normal that is till this morning and for some reason I was very nervous and not looking forward to this needle biopsy. The bowel movements this morning were not normal and pencil thin. The cat scan needle biopsy was a piece fo cake just like Joe had said. Only a couple problems and one I hope turns out nothing serious. First I am allergic to dye in cat scan so have to take predisone and benadryl before having one if they are going to use contrast. My surgeon said they would so I got prepared with the meds. Got there to find out they were not going to use contrast. This is the fourth Dr that has seen this mass from the Pet scan and the first one to tell me where it exactly was! I assumed since a colonscopy was advised it was in the colon. It is not! It is right outside of colon and more hidden by a bone. This Dr also said it could be scar tissue along with all the other things it can be. Guess it will be Monday before I find out but going to see if I can make a phone call Friday and get results of what it is. To get to this he had to insert needle in my back and do it. What upset me was the nurse came out during scan and asked if I had heart problems before. That I did not need to hear. Made me more nervous and they called for more sedation which does not work very well on me. I am sleepy and going to nap but that also could be because of lack of sleep last night. She did say the heart had stopped jumping and was ok but when I went up to recover they asked again. Guess I need to get that checked out. I had a nuke stress and heart test last June but know things can change. I am so glad your friend's mass is not cancer. I guess I can handle anything but that recurring again. Of course if it is I will handle that to. It does not sound like the Dr just wants to try balloon or stent because he does not have insurance. I have insurance coverage but it seems a much less invasive way then my surgeon explained it would be major surgery. I had also had them put down a CEA on the blood work I had done Friday but they would not tell me today what that was. Said they only got what lab results pertained to the test and they were all ok. I imagine my surgeon may be surprised when he gets CEA results as he did not tell his nurse to order one. I asked her about it and she said no harm in me marking it:) I had one about 2 months ago but since I was going to lab again I figured they may as well check it. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent http://www.biobn.com/index.cfm?Page=viewnews & NewsID=0002121010 In the link above, is an article about the progress that has been made in stents, that is hot off the press. I guess they now have expandable, removable ones that are super! Good luck, tomorrow, Hildreth. Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Thanks so much for that link Clare. Makes me feel much better about a stent. Seems they are still working on the colon one so will give me reason to put surgeon off and do balloon stretch for now:) I still am not sure if this is not a spastic colon when they try to do sig or colonscopy it just closes up. I had that suspicion because I have had spastic colon in past and never could have a scope done when they tried some years back The colon would just close up. My bowel movements have seemed normal that is till this morning and for some reason I was very nervous and not looking forward to this needle biopsy. The bowel movements this morning were not normal and pencil thin. The cat scan needle biopsy was a piece fo cake just like Joe had said. Only a couple problems and one I hope turns out nothing serious. First I am allergic to dye in cat scan so have to take predisone and benadryl before having one if they are going to use contrast. My surgeon said they would so I got prepared with the meds. Got there to find out they were not going to use contrast. This is the fourth Dr that has seen this mass from the Pet scan and the first one to tell me where it exactly was! I assumed since a colonscopy was advised it was in the colon. It is not! It is right outside of colon and more hidden by a bone. This Dr also said it could be scar tissue along with all the other things it can be. Guess it will be Monday before I find out but going to see if I can make a phone call Friday and get results of what it is. To get to this he had to insert needle in my back and do it. What upset me was the nurse came out during scan and asked if I had heart problems before. That I did not need to hear. Made me more nervous and they called for more sedation which does not work very well on me. I am sleepy and going to nap but that also could be because of lack of sleep last night. She did say the heart had stopped jumping and was ok but when I went up to recover they asked again. Guess I need to get that checked out. I had a nuke stress and heart test last June but know things can change. I am so glad your friend's mass is not cancer. I guess I can handle anything but that recurring again. Of course if it is I will handle that to. It does not sound like the Dr just wants to try balloon or stent because he does not have insurance. I have insurance coverage but it seems a much less invasive way then my surgeon explained it would be major surgery. I had also had them put down a CEA on the blood work I had done Friday but they would not tell me today what that was. Said they only got what lab results pertained to the test and they were all ok. I imagine my surgeon may be surprised when he gets CEA results as he did not tell his nurse to order one. I asked her about it and she said no harm in me marking it:) I had one about 2 months ago but since I was going to lab again I figured they may as well check it. Hildreth Re: Colon Stent http://www.biobn.com/index.cfm?Page=viewnews & NewsID=0002121010 In the link above, is an article about the progress that has been made in stents, that is hot off the press. I guess they now have expandable, removable ones that are super! Good luck, tomorrow, Hildreth. Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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