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How are you doing at one year+ of right hemicolectomy?
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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Did you retain your ileocecal valve or was it removed? It makes a difference in ongoing intestinal function.
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?
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.
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.
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2 ReactionsYes, 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.
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Hey! Did your probiotic supplement work? My partner has been having severe and debilitating pain since his resection following a right hemicolectomy a year prior (ileostomy placed) due to colon cancer.
Everything on paper is perfectly fine for him, but he’s very clearly not ok and we don’t know what to do next. He was fine with the ileostomy, but hated the bag. However, we had no idea it would be like this after the resection…
He had his IC valve taken out, but has not received targeted treatment for SIBO. His next appointment is in months too so we’re trying to be proactive in finding a solution.