Swolen stomach after surgery for perforated colon

[Bobby813]

I had emergency surgery for a perforated colon in December of 2008.   A second surgery followed about three months later to reverse the colostomy.   I believe it was from a colonoscopy that I had four months prior but that's not my question.  Everything went as well as it could have (a horrible experience) but my stomach is very large and bulbous.  I understand that the stomach muscle was cut but is there anything that can be done?  I relocated about two months after my second surgery so I'm not able to visit that surgeon.  

[linda28900]

Thanks for getting back to me.  Please let me know what they say and i hope all is well with you.  TTYL, Linda

[Bobby813]

Sorry there was no definitive answer.  I'm thinkg about bringing it up to my GP when I go at the end of the month but am very hesitant.  I don't think he would have an answer which starts the runaround from one specialist to the next.  Anyway, I'll let you know if I find out anything.  Hope you stay well.  TTYS, Bobby

[linda28900]

I got results today from my cat scan and the doctor said everything was normal and everything is fine.  I don't know what else to do but put up with it.  Take care, Linda

[linda28900]

I had my scan yesterday and i won't find out the results until at least Monday.  Am patiently waiting and hopefully everything will be ok.  Until then, take care, Linda

[linda28900]

I don't have any pain and i have my ct scan thursday so i will let you know the results when i get them.  Take care, Linda

[Bobby813]

Thanks for responding.  I don't get on here much so forgive the late response.  I haven't received any other answer.  I'm hesitant to ask a doctor about it because of the horrible time I had with the surgeries.  I don't think I could go through that again.  

Do you have any pain?  I sometimes feel a pulling or tightness in different areas of the scars.  I hope your problem is a minor one.  Please let me know when you get the results.

thanks, Bob

[linda28900]

I went to the doctors today for my stomach and i have to have a ct scan because my doctor thinks its a hernia.  Hope this helps alittle.  Linda28900

[linda28900]

I have the same problem with my stomach being big and i was wondering if you had found an answer about what can be done.  thanks, Linda28900

[Bobby813]

Any help???