Large bowel resection, or colectomy, is done to remove damaged or diseased portions of the large intestine. There are a number of reasons why a colectomy may be necessary: Crohn’s disease, …

Jun 1, 2015 · Colectomy and Hysterectomy Hysterectomy Recovery (post hysterectomy)I originally had hoped to post a response to someone's post, but it was too old, and I am no longer allowed to …

Nov 11, 2008 · Sometimes a 'colectomy' can be done where the bowel is reconnected and no bag is needed. It is probably quite unlikely you'de need either, but your surgeon really needs to go over …

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What do I need to know about incisional hernias after hysterectomy? An incisional hernia may occur following a hysterectomy or any other type of surgery in

Jun 10, 2003 · I am using Vitamin E cream on my colectomy incision at the recommendation of my surgeon. He told me to start using it at about three to four weeks post op, once the incision was fully …

Hi! I had my hysterectomy in February 2002 at the age of 45. Prior to the surgery, I was a busy single mom with two preteen boys, living in the San Francisco Ba

Mar 25, 2008 · Tortuous Twisted Bowel The Road Less TraveledIf nothing is done, in the event that there is an impaction or obstruction, it is usually necessary to be hospitalized for treatment. …

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Jun 11, 2010 · In the period of time (about a year) between the hyst and the colectomy, though, I did start to try to address the constipation, and found some things that worked well for me. For one thing, …