Thank you. Yes, that helps a lot.
Hi. I had a colon resection in Jan 08. My surgeon was the same with me. He said that it can take some people up to a year to "forget you had the surgery". I was in that area, but I am a big baby about pain. He originally said about 3-6 months. But he did say the same thing as yours did, that people heal differently. I would be patient as your was so recent. He also said to watch out for fever and vomiting, which I never developed. Hope this helps.
Thank you for your input. I have asked my surgeon, who tells me, with a smile, that each person is different. Each person heals at his or her own rate.
From my own experience after a total colectomy (but without a pouch) I would have expected your post-op symptoms to have settled down somewhat by now. I stayed in hospital ~12 days after the operation due to the development of a post-op ileus. But thereafter (somewhat cautiously) life returned to normal. The surgery inflicted a 10-11 inch incision which did remain sore for a copule of weeks
However, if you have any doubts I suggest that you contact your surgeon who is responsible for your post-op welfare and recovery
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