Hi Joanne Actually, I know two people that have had some of their colon removed. They are both doing well. The one lady, probably 60 years old, just told me recently that she was SO glad she had it done. I can understand how you think it's unfair and so strange. I will tell you that I've NEVER had, as an adult, three BM's a week on my own. No one ever suggested a colectomy to me. But I can see if the laxatives are not working anymore that is a horrible issue. I'm so sorry you're going through this. And to top it off, the world around us goes on and everyone expects you to go on as "normal". I find on the days that I take the laxative, I'm so weak and uncomfortable, and restrained to home, etc., etc., that it is difficult to be "normal". I will be thinking of you and hope this surgery is a beginning of a new life for you that is so much better than what you have been dealing with. God is watching over you. Please keep me posted. I want to know how you are doing. And I wonder,....I may be facing the same as you. It's unnerving to have to depend on laxatives for normal bodily functions. I was told that the Bisacodyl is considered a stimulant and will not make you become dependent upon it. Hmmmm,....I questioned that from the beginning. But I was told they have changed the content of it and apparently that shouldn't happen. Then why do I need it to have any elimination? I have also changed to something called PruneLax which should be easier on my system. Maybe I mentioned that before in a previous message. I'm just beginning on it and it may take a week to adjust. I'm hopeful. It is a natural product VS chemical. I hope it works. Best wishes to you Joanne. And like I said, keep me posted. I really do care. Jacque