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Unrelated Major Surgery
elephant:
So I developed ulcerative colitis not long after I donated in 2011. I've finally reached the point where I'm scheduled to start surgical removal of my colon (step1 surgery) this month and hopefully construction of a jpouch (step 2 surgery) at the end of November.
My surgeon does laparoscopic surgery and thinks he can reopen the same incision from the nephrectomy. Has anyone re-used their incision?
Now I need to brush up on all the surgical preparation and recovery hints! How many internal organs can come out of one person?
love, elephant
Orchidlady:
Knock on wood, no other surgeries, but wanted to wish you best of luck and quick recovery in your upcoming surgery. Hope it helps to give you some relief.
elephant:
Thanks @Orchidlady, I expect it will be a bit harder than the donation surgery, since I am going in sick instead of healthy.
PastorJeff:
I am so sorry to hear that it has come to this. You seem like one of the nicest people on here. I know they've come a long way with what they can do. I don't know a thing about you but I will pray for you. I've always liked elephants. ;)
elephant:
Thanks PastorJeff,
Appreciate the prayers. May I be granted the strength I need to deal with this illness patiently!
I will need to switch from peanuts to peanut butter...
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