Ulcerative colitis surgery - has anyone had surgery to remove the bowel
If anyone has had surgery to remove their bowel, could you please tell me how it has affected your life? Is your quality of life better after having the surgery, and were there any side-effects? I have had UC for two years and no medications are working. I am not employed at the moment because I'm so sick all of the time, I am seriously considering having the surgery so I can lead a normal life like everyone else. Thank you
Answer:I have had a few operations and yes you can lead your life forward yet yes there is some changes of course. i had a huge operation at the age of 12 and not knowing all of the out come i have allot of things i wish i would of known and will always have things I wish were different of that I could change( it is life). you have to love yourself and if your sickness is life or death then I say it is your choice(life is always beautiful,smile).
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After removing the bowel initially you would face some problems. After one or two years you would get habituated. However its a point of no return. Once the bowel is removed there is no way you would get it back.
My wife is suffering from Ulcerative colitis since last 15 years. She reached the state of operation four years back. However we were lucky to get one Doctor (surgeon) who is expert in it. He preformed TEMS (Trans Endocrine Micro Surgery). He had burned the wound and stitched it with Laser.
After 4 years she is not cured of the symptom fully but the disease is under control without removing the bowel. Only thin she is under strict diet control. After 15 years of suffering we know exactly which food causes her more problem and she never takes them. And also we do check by Colonoscopy once every year.