total colectomy for slow transit constipation

I am due a total colectomy in a month for STC and would like to know if my bloating will go away toyally after this and how long will it take for any swelling to go down? i am having keyhole surgery.. how much pain will i b in after and what to expect gemearlly,, im not really bothered as it cant be worse than living in 'consipation hell' for all these years lol..

I am now 6stone10 and have a bmi of just 15 at 34 yers this is not good for me, being a nutritionist i am aware what the lack of food nutrients can do to my health in general,, but cant eat much due to my prob

any info would be appreciated thanks

[Morecambe]

I underwent a total colectomy about six years ago for torrential diverticular bleeding.  But this was not a lapasroscopic proceedure - but "total open surgery".  In response to another Medhelp patient's posting I recorded my experiences on:-

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/523166

Maybe this will help you - please do revert if you would like any further information

regards
Morecambe

[mammo]

You will recover very quickly with the keyhole surgery.  The worst part of it all is the many BM's you will have for awhile after the surgery.  This can be controlled with Immodium, and you will learn what foods make it worse.  Your attitude is key with this type of surgery, so it's good that you do have a good attitude. Plus, when flu season hits, any stomach virus will affect you more.  If you ever start having severe diarrhea and vomiting, make a run to the ER for IV hydration, it's important and only takes a few hours and you're out of there. My son is 39 and had his colon removed at 12.  He is a marathoner, ultrathoner, mountain biker, speed hiker, and competes in jujitzu, so you can have a normal life.  I think it would be good if you would post your experience with your surgery since this is the new way of doing it and recovery is different.  It would help a lot of people facing the same type of surgery.  Good luck to you and take care.  I know you're looking forward to some relief from the constipation.

[roxannedaz]

I would like to thank you very much for your informative reply, it was much appreciated and good to have some helpful tips. Thanking you Kindly

Roxannedaz

[ng1031]

Does medication still work for your son? I know when you normally get sick and get diarhea (diarrhea) that they say medications such as birth control etc dont get absorbed into the body like they should and that is something to watch. Is this the case with the frequent BMs after this surgery?? I am asking as this might be an option for me for chronic constipation. My sitz marker xrays came back significantly abnormal and I have an appt with my dr to go over my options on the 23rd