I am 57 and 3 weeks post colon resection for fiver I could no longer self manage. Had about 12 inches removed and have 3 small incisions and one mid-line. Pretty fit before surgery - was really concerned about how my tummy looked. About 10 days post-surgery decided to start wearing a compression undergarment (spanx). Overnight it made a huge difference. Still wearing it. Gastro and general surgeons don't suggest. Cosmetic surgeons (liposuction and breast reconstruction using abdominal fat) and some OB (c-section) do! In Addison to making a vast improvement in my outward appearance it feels like it really is supporting my colon while it heals. Hope this helps!!!
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Im so sorry you have doctors who dont communicate or advise thoroughly but youre not alone. I researched short bowel syndrome even though i had a section of my colon removed. Short bowel syndrome can be typical after small intestine removal. Researching symptoms and interventions might help. Shalom
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I had 3 emergency surgeries 2 5 days apart 21 inches of intestines removed and left with giant scar and butt infront . Anything you find to improve the appearance please share as the depression caused buy the way I feel because of my appearance is overwhelming please share your findings.
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Hello, I like you, had 3 surgeries in a short section of time (1 month period; bowel resection, resuture of dehissed muscle tissue and a clean-out op after I had a massive haematoma build up across the entire area of surgery)
I am extremely worried about how I am going to look and how my muscle is going to function in the future. I was wondering, have you got a permanent belly? How are you? Has excersise made your belly look almost normal again? I had a flat belly before any ops, and I am now a month and 13 days from my last surgery. The swelling seems to be subsiding some but it seems to be going awfully slowly (I know it's a delicate system and a lot to repair but I'm so so worried) please tell me as much as you are willing to about your progress
Thanks k you so much, best of wishes
I am extremely worried about how I am going to look and how my muscle is going to function in the future. I was wondering, have you got a permanent belly? How are you? Has excersise made your belly look almost normal again? I had a flat belly before any ops, and I am now a month and 13 days from my last surgery. The swelling seems to be subsiding some but it seems to be going awfully slowly (I know it's a delicate system and a lot to repair but I'm so so worried) please tell me as much as you are willing to about your progress
Thanks k you so much, best of wishes
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Can you or I, for that matter, as I had a volvulus, have a tummy tuck? My husband, a physician, seems to think that after a year or so, that would be possible for me.
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I truly agree my colon removal destroyed my life have be to many gasterlogist get a pill and off I go . have so much pain . My surgeon looked me in the face when when I told him about pain , he said no longer you dr get somebody else.My life is gone. don't know if I am on right page but would do any to have my life back .yes my stomach swells it is called scar tissue I suppose.
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I had the same surgery and my stomach has never been as big as it is now I need answers will my stomach ever go down
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Last May I had 10 in. Of colon removed a fistula. My abd. Is sticking out like I’m six months pregnant. I also became SOB and am on oxygen 24/7. Noanswers from the Dr. I was a former smoker and he blames the SOB on that. Who is the SOB. I am miserable, no quality of life. Wish I never had surgery.
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Did you ever get a reply on whether these butt cheeks ever go away? I have the same thing after colon resection and can find no info on cause or whether there is a way or any experience from any one months after surgery. My bathing suit model days are over.....
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As an avid boater, I'm not letting this 10' scar, or shape of my abdomen get me out of my bathing suit collection. My lovely Aunt graced the Panhandle beaches with me, at 90, in a lovely white bikini.I'dliketo get rid of my abdomen problem, though.
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