I had a total colectomy 7 weeks ago. How long can I expect to recover: normal stools, more energy, etc.? ... View answer

I have been experiencing watery stools and stomach cramps . There is no pain upon palpating such as with diverticulitis . (Had a colectomy five years ago.). Could this simply be a "stomach bug" which ... View answer

hope that as my stools become less frequent and more normal in consistency, that the Tramadol ER will ...I had a total colectomy 3 months ago. I take two prescription medications for arthritis: 500mg ... View answer

hello doctor. my dad had an open surgery of advanced sigmoid colectomy on the 7th October 2013 . he is suffering from watery stools with pain in the anus since then. the concerned doctor keeps changing ... View answer

Ileostomy from complete colectomy. Severe cold and coughing. Fluttering in abdomen when coughing. Stoma enlarged. Do I have emergency? ... View answer

about 90% of my normal health---just some fatigue, which is normal. My question is, Is it normal to have diarrhea? My diet is pretty much back to normal, but I am still having loose... View answer

my husband had a colectomy 8 mos ago and we are still not what is correct to eat. H e has a lactose ... stools and then it converts back to watery with small pellets. Why does this happen? I appreciate any ... View answer

I am 7 weeks post colectomy . Off pain meds except for occasional Tylenol . Eating and drinking regularly. Was on Miralax until 2 days ago to help with constipation from Vicodene. Have noticed occasional ... View answer

weeks for pain. Stopped med a few days ago and am over the constipation but with very loose stools .... Loose stools again today and last one was very bloody, mixed throughout stools. Also have pain... View answer

what exactly a complication of dissection of the inferior mesenteric artery resulting in ongoing severe ischemia and now status post left colectomy and sigmoid colectomy with colorectal anastomosis... View answer