Hi there, I would make sure to ask your doctor if the benefits outweigh the risks. And you know, I would even ask for a second opinion from another doctor. When it comes to something that is elective, but the doctor is recommending it, I think the more opinions, the better. Good luck. Merytre
previous surgery was for intussesption. i am not sure of the spelling. my intestines twisted or when inside out. It happens to boys when they are 2 and I was 10. They also removed my appendix
Boy do I know abour Bowel resections. First my hubby had one although he ended up with a colostomy because his large intestine became twisted and he hemmoraged. Son had 8 feet removed because of a necrotic bowel, he did fine, has normal stools and eats what he wants. Daughter , along with her Ovaian CA complete removal, had a partial bowel resection, she is still into chemo and takes a stool softener daily. Every one has a lot of intestine and it stretchs nicely and when they do an anastamosis it usually works just fine. You didn't say what youir previous bowel surgery was for.
Hi there, I think we need more info. Why did you have the bowel resection in the past and why do you need it again?