I need some advice?
I am 52 years old. Was diagnosed with chrohns when i was 7 years old. Had surgery when I was 12 and 21 years old and have Beemer somewhat ash to magic since the last surgery. In say somewhat asymptomatic because my only problem has been a rectal stricture that has been dilated via colonoscopy 8 times over the last 15 years. I have been able to manage the symptoms pretty well, but believe the disease has finally caught up to me. Went to cleveland clinic a month ago to have the stricture dilated. The biopsy showed indefinite dyplaysia and they recommended total colectomy. Went for a second opinion at university od Chicago and they agreed with Cleveland. Then went to mayo in Cleveland and said that they didn't think the cancer risk was songreat as to remove my entire colon and rectum
Instead they recommended a colorectal anastomosis. The rectal stricture is so tight that I am thinking of going forward with then surgery that would result in a temp colostomy.
I am looking for patients Who have undergone this surgery and want to know how their bowel function was after reconnecting the ostomy. Are you able to control bowel movements. Do you Suffer from incontinence
I can continue to deal with the stricture but want to know what your experience has been. Yar after reconnection
APPRECIATE ANY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES YOU ALL COULD RELATE
I am 52 years old. Was diagnosed with chrohns when i was 7 years old. Had surgery when I was 12 and 21 years old and have Beemer somewhat ash to magic since the last surgery. In say somewhat asymptomatic because my only problem has been a rectal stricture that has been dilated via colonoscopy 8 times over the last 15 years. I have been able to manage the symptoms pretty well, but believe the disease has finally caught up to me. Went to cleveland clinic a month ago to have the stricture dilated. The biopsy showed indefinite dyplaysia and they recommended total colectomy. Went for a second opinion at university od Chicago and they agreed with Cleveland. Then went to mayo in Cleveland and said that they didn't think the cancer risk was songreat as to remove my entire colon and rectum
Instead they recommended a colorectal anastomosis. The rectal stricture is so tight that I am thinking of going forward with then surgery that would result in a temp colostomy.
I am looking for patients Who have undergone this surgery and want to know how their bowel function was after reconnecting the ostomy. Are you able to control bowel movements. Do you Suffer from incontinence
I can continue to deal with the stricture but want to know what your experience has been. Yar after reconnection
APPRECIATE ANY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES YOU ALL COULD RELATE
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