Post sigmoidectomy

Posted by minajo @minajo, Oct 28, 2024

Nonverbal autistic daughter had sigmoidectomy after volvulus 3x in six weeks
She had anastomosis which looks good on ct.. but 3rd day post op now, no stool smearing yet, got first Senokot 9 hrs ago, does it take longer ? No solid food for 10 days, just days
Surgeon said abdomen soft non distended
Not up much,
Thank you to all my supporters

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ksdm | @ksdm | Oct 29, 2024

No solid food is a good indicator of no poop!

shelleyW | @shelleyw | Oct 29, 2024

Minajo,
So glad you both are hanging in there. I don't know how long Senekot takes, I think all of the softner and laxatives act differently in everyone. Like ksdm said, no food for 10 days, probably not much poop to push out. If you are uncomfortable with the progress, you might ask for an X-ray of Lisa's abdomen. They can bring the X-ray to her room and know in minutes what is happening in her bowels; lots of air, free or pockets, where and how much fecal matter, is it semi solid or liquidy? You don't mention any bad pain or stressors for Lisa, I hope that it stays calm for both of you. Take good care of yourself too. You are a wonderful mom‼️ All good thoughts for you both. ShelleyW. ps i just wanted to let you know I'm going offline for now.

minajo | @minajo | Feb 16 10:28am

Hello . some of you know my disabled daughter, nonverbal autism, seizures had many g. i. issues leading to a sigmoidectomy with colorectal anastomosis last October, then a ileus December, that resolved but total 49 days in hospital 2024 and mom there every day.. so now at 3 1/2 mo. mark she's still going 4 days no bm after daily Miralax, Colace 2x daily then Lactulose and enema if those 3 don't work..
Also sometimes refusing to go to toilet and also some incontinence..
We are trying to prevent another ER trip as its a 911 call with Versed because of resistance, aggression..
Then many more drugs for IVS, ct scans etc then a long 12 hr wait for room and she's more agitated by then .
Her last scan, xray showed complete anastomosis, her labs good..
Diet is steamed veggies, soft foods, enough fiber, hydration, walking
So very hard to know whats wrong with her lack of communication, and her normal life of living in wonderful care home with 2:1 staff ratio could change as its a behavior, nor medical facility if her needs increase.
Also having some issues with Lamictal for her epilepsy
Any suggestions, ? Is it just healing of nerves in intestines? Can affect bladder function,?
Thank you to all who follow my special daughter, been a very long year
Sincerely Lisa's mom