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?
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.
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
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