I had a right hemicholectomy 1 year ago.

Posted by ana4945 @ana4945, Feb 26 2:06pm

I am just curious how other people are doing at or beyond the one year mark of a right hemicholectomy? My procedure was done due to “flat polyps” that could not be removed via typical cholonoscopy. The biopsies were benign.

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m4416 | @m4416 | Feb 27 6:24am

Did you retain your ileocecal valve or was it removed? It makes a difference in ongoing intestinal function.

fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Feb 28 3:17pm

I had a left hemicolectomy about 18 years ago due to repeated diverticulitis. I still have diverticulosis pouches but have not had any further diverticulitis episodes. I do have other "gut" problems, i.e. microscopic colitis, IBS type symptoms, some food sensitivities, etc. I think I was fortunate to have a really good surgeon and did not even take anything for pain except Tylenol during my recovery. Have you had any problems up to this point?

ana4945 | @ana4945 | Mar 1 6:37am

In reply to @m4416 "Did you retain your ileocecal valve or was it removed? It makes a difference in ongoing..." + (show)

I’m embarrassed to say that I am not sure if the iliocecal value was removed or not. I can contact the surgeons to find out if you think that’s a good idea.

m4416 | @m4416 | Mar 3 6:00am

In reply to @ana4945 "I’m embarrassed to say that I am not sure if the iliocecal value was removed or..." + (show)

Don’t be embarrassed, it’s not one of the many things to think about after major surgery. Mine was removed during my right hemicolectomy 17 years ago and it has caused a lot of digestive issues due to SIBO. I’ve had to change my diet a lot or face the ongoing wrath of symptoms caused when colon bacteria enter my small intestine. I hope you were able to keep your icvalve, who ever thought we’d be wondering about such things? Best of luck to you.

ana4945 | @ana4945 | Mar 16 5:42pm

In reply to @m4416 "Don’t be embarrassed, it’s not one of the many things to think about after major surgery...." + (show)

Yes, my ileocecal valve was removed during my surgery one year ago. I am now trying a specific probiotic. I was told I should notice a difference within 5 days ( this is day 2). My situation could be so much worse. I’m trying to look at this as my new normal.