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Two surgeons two completely opposite opinions!

Digestive Health | Last Active: Sep 12 5:32pm | Replies (14)

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@atraveler

This is never an easy decision. Results are usually better when you are fit and well; that is, elective surgery. Emergency surgery after a rupture will often lead to an ostomy. I would suggest getting an MRI to determine whether you are in danger of a rupture. Abdominal surgeries are never easy on you. These surgeries leave adhesions which can lead to later blockages. If the MRI reveals you are close to a rupture then definitely have the surgery. If not, delay the surgery as long as you can with the understanding that your situation will never get better.

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a traveler, you mentioned abdominal adhesions... do you know what testing or imaging is needed for: finding adhesions outside of the small and large intestines? Inside both intestines?
Thanx, ShelleyW

I couldn’t agree more with
atraveler . Right on the money 100 percent. Better to proceed with resection surgery when you are healthy and feeling strong, the outcome will be much more favorable. Post elective sigmoid colectomy over two years ago and all is well!