Todays video is a bit different than my usual content, I had a preventative partial colon removal surgery, I go over my thoughts before and after the procedure.
Thank you!! I had colon surgery 3 weeks ago due to diverticulitis ugh, took out foot of my colon!! Hope to get in the best shape of my life now. Good luck
@@EdmonJiddou I'm having a right hemicolectomy on wednesday (9-8-21) to remove a couple of large polyps that were discovered via colonoscopy in january and I'm absolutely terrified.....my biggest fears are complications during and after surgery and my greatest fear of all is winding up with an ostomy.
Thank you for this. I am a looking at the same procedure in two weeks and hoping to recover as quickly as I can to get back to running. Best wishes to you.
I love that you did a before video. I definitely am shocked to see the amount of muscle lost in 8 days, but at least you’re in the clear health wise ☺️ Can’t wait time see more of the journey once you’re able to start lifting again. You got this! What’s the story behind the name OUTRUN for your clothing business? Love it!
I had small bowel resection surgery three weeks ago, suddenly became violently ill on the middle of the night, being on my own, I was vomiting and my stomach was huge, finally when I got to the hospital and seen by doctor's it turned out to be emergency surgery, they tried Laparoscopic but it was too bad I was cut from the top of the belly button right down. My energy level is a 4.5, pain is about a 5, but getting better every day, I was going to the gym every second day and I won't be able to go back for another 6 weeks. What I have learned from this is DIET, having a high fibre diet is imperative. Wishing you all the best 🙏
Stumbled upon your video. Very wise to document the before & after. Wish I had done that. I'm a Pilates teacher, and having my abs cut into, sort of freaked me out. Similar to you, I bounced back nicely. In fact, 5 years after the surgery, I can do some moves that I couldn't before. Chalk it up to determination.
Thank you for sharing this. My wife just had a similar surgery & it's very encouraging to hear you talk about taking it easy for 8 weeks. (Her surgery was 3 weeks ago...)
Hello, if you have some spare time, could you make a video regarding your diet after surgery? I had an open right hemicoloctomy last week and I found your video very interesting ✨
Not too late for a comment I hope? Surfing youtube and I found your video. I Just had this done. Day 6 after surgery. I seem to be in same boat as you based on what you were saying. Thanks for the info. How things going in the months / years after?
I just had surgery about a week and a half ago... Still in the hospital. Lost a lot of weight my beer gut is gone just started on solids today. My gut isn't liking the change things took a while to get working had a blockage that caused issues. Better be worth it is all in saying.
Wow this is so perfect! I'm a fitness junkie and just had resection last week! I'm walking everyday and starting incline treadmill today. Did you start lifting after 8 weeks? Thinking of starting the stair master after my surgical drain is out. Don't want to overdo it though. Also my appetite is not as ferocious as it was - trying to at least get my protein in. Great video! Gives me hope
Hello! I am over 2 years post surgery and feeling great. The body is incredibly adaptable. To answer your question I would ease into weights, you don’t want to cause a premature hernia since the abdomen wall is going to be weak for a bit. Yes I started light weight training @ 8 weeks.
Hey man, thanks for this video. I was just curious what led the doctors to finding the inflamed tissue in your colon? Where you having pain discomfort or any other symptoms? 6 years ago I had a pre-cancerous tumor removed along with several inches of my colon. From the ileocecal to the transverse colon. I still have discomfort in the area of my reception. I'm planning on getting this checked again as of course I have concerns. What was your full experience during recovery?
I actually did not have any discomfort, but colon cancer runs in my family and wanted to get a colonoscopy done before my insurance was due to run out. This lead to finding my appendix inflamed and lead to the surgery.
Very inspiring, I just had my very first colonoscopy this week and the dr found a mass at my sigmoid colon, waiting for the pathology report; but he said it was cancer😥 and I need to have had section removed. I'm am scared to death. CAT scan is next. But you gave me some hope. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Hello! I know how you feel and I can tell you it gets better, trust in the experts call and have the section removed, I’m 2 years post surgery and feel great. I will do an update video soon for people asking. Good luck and please let me know how you feel after.
Get your surgery done. Once you recover, consult with doctor to add fiber supplement in your diet. Ask doctor on prebiotics and prebiotic supplentation. Don't eat fried food, oily food, greasy food, eat fruits and vegetables. Exercise and yes stop eating gluten ( wheat products) it blend foods like rice, banana, rice crackers in moderation. Totally avoid caffeine, alcohol, citrus fruits, lemonade and carbonated drinks etc these things make stools acidic. Take good care, sleep well and you will never get cancer again.. Exercise take vitamin c and fish oil
will get to have my sigmoid colon removed mid September this year (2024)... several episodes of diverticulitis which will not get any better even with a strict diet. Am a little bit scared about the 5% risk getting a temporary stoma but am willing to take this risk in order to fully recover.
Thanks for ur video. My Dr wants to remove part of my colon due to extreme constipation. I've been getting worse every passing yrs But idk if that's the best way to go.. still debating on it. Did u use a bag after surgery?
I had something similar to what you're talking about when I had emergency surgery for a twisted bowel. I had to spend 12 hours in ICU having blood thinners and they said it was due to a drop in blood pressure during the surgery. The blood thinners are to avoid a stroke.
@@EdmonJiddou It went well, stayed in the hospital 6 days. Definitely the most challenging yet meaningful week of my life though - how long did it take for the pain and pain meds (including regular Tylenol) to stop all together for you?
Hello and thanks for the kind words, I think I was around 8-10 weeks before I did any real gym movements. However I was back to normal life within a couple weeks.
Hi Edmon, iv got tough case of Ulcerative Colitis in most my Colon (with strictures) and they are looking to do a total colectomy. nervous but no meds are working unfortunately. how are you feeling now years post surgery
Hello, my procedure was not as invasive as a full colectomy but overall I am feeling good and pain free, aside from my bowl movements being more frequent and not as solid. I wish you the best and good luck going forward!
How are you doing ?! I’m 10 months out do you get little pains here & there I get scared thinking i have staples inside ! I literally got the same things removed
I feel 100% besides the food that doesn’t agree with me, and gives me trouble. It’s just about sticking with a whole food diet, all processed foods do not agree with me. So I try and stay away, but physically I feel great.
I’m scheduled for a similar surgery - a polyp growing out of my appendix can be removed normally so the doc wants to take out the appendix and potentially the caecum. Sounds like you had something similar. Can I ask what it’s like 2 years later? Any chance to bowl movements etc? How long before you were able to do weights again? Anything else you can share that you wish you knew before the surgery. Thank you.
Hello, yes that’s very similar story. I had zero pains or issues, it was just an odd result of a colonoscopy with a history of family colon cancer. 1) 8 weeks no strength training, you will have plenty of time for that, just stay mobile: walk and move around, the more you do the better/quicker you will feel back to normal. 2) fiber/diet/food choices are going to be the biggest change, will take about a year before your bowl movements become regular. Avoid processed foods all together and take a fiber supplement. I’ll think of more and make an update video.
I have also right side cecum and ascending Colon multiple diverticulas with horrible pain and too much gass formation mostly contipation remains Today I m going ti midland doctors hospital for further treatment I m very sad😓butt happy to see u after surgery
@@EdmonJiddou I had my surgery on Monday the 12th and was released the next day. Luckily it was just the appendix and 1-2 cm of colon. Took about 4 days before my stomach muscles stopped aching (felt like someone kicked me in the stomach) but the cuts themselves from keyhole surgery didn’t bother at all. No pain otherwise.
@@solomani5959 did you get to keep your ileocecal valve? I have a pre-cancerous polyp that’s partially in my appendix and cecum and they want to take 6 inches of my colon plus my terminal ileum. I don’t know how I feel about that 😅 Happy to hear it went well for you.
I just had 2/3 of my large colon and my appendix removed. It's been hell. Had a blockage so I needed a tube in my stomach and no food or water by mouth. I'm finally eating but it's slow only can tolerate a little at a tiny no big meals. Should be getting out of the hospital tomorrow and hopefully being home speeds up recovery I get out moving more etc.
Good morning. I had a partial colectomy on the 21 of this month. The day after surgery, I got up and walked around the ward at least three times a day. I will be 69 in May, but you would never know because I appear years younger. People always think I'm lying. Every time I go for the senior menu, I am carded. I'm out of the hospital. Doing well. My question: What solid foods did you eat after you returned home? How long did it take for you to lift over 10 pounds? I'm an avid bowler, and my balls weigh 14 lbs. I know you lift weights, and that takes longer. I'm in good health otherwise. I am following the doctor's orders. I would like to know about your experience. I am also female, and my cuts/incisions were in four different areas. Thanks.
I try to stick to Whole Foods, keep away from the processed frozen foods and junk. Meat, fiber filled foods seem to sit well, leafy greens while taste good hurt my stomach if I eat to much. As far as weights, I waited the whole 8 weeks before any real weight lifting and even then I took it very easy so I did not get a hernia. As far as bowling, I would wait 8 weeks since I’m sure it’s a lot to twisting and pulling of your core. Hope you are feeling better!
I had 2 ft removed because it was dead and killing me was emergency I had an NG tube in for 4 days after and was not allowed water or food I was so sick and weak was in hospital for a week and 3 weeks head ridden it’s crazy some ppl seem to bounce back fast
Actually came back within a couple weeks, appetite was low but kind of ate small meals throughout the day. Making sure it didn’t upset my stomach which was hard because everything upset it. 😅
Hello I am 17 years old. I got my colon removed 4 weeks ago it’s been really hard for me since I’m still a kid and just want to do normal stuff with my friends are you completely back to normal now?
Hey, sorry just saw this comment, how much did they remove? It took a good long while to get back to “normal” as far as stomach and bathroom is concerned. But overall physical movement and living life, I would say 4-8 weeks and I was back to lifting weights and behaving like normal.
I had most of my colon removed back in 2019 since then I can't digest vegetables any leafy greens period it has improved my life in the sense that my colon stopped working now I have more of a life just need to make sure bathrooms always near I lost 15 lbs. right after and it took quite some time to heal so happy for you that it only took a couple of weeks for you to heal best wishes
Do you still pass the bowel often now? I am afraid as my mom is having her sigmond and descending colon removed tomorrow. I am afraid that will affect her life quality in the future. How is your bowel movement now? Please answer.. hope u r okay..
I don't know what your mother's health issues are so I can only speak about my own experience it takes quite sometime to heal maybe age plays a factor the Doctor treating me said that I would be up and running around in 2 weeks that was irresponsible my back was really affected it took several months of acupuncture and other things It absolutely improved my quality of life when I weigh the positive vs. inconvenience I use the bathroom several times a day with stool very watery they recommend a low fiber diet which is hard for me also need to pinpoint where all the bathrooms are for a possible mad dash don't eat before going anywhere and there's an urgency alone of times again this is my experience I'm not a Doctor I wish you and your mother well and I hope this helps💖💖
@@ollearning4100 I had an innovative surgery I had most of my colon removed then they attached my rectum to the small intestines so basically very little left so really mainly small intestines most of it was done lariscopaclly main scar cesarean section it's not a really common surgery I had in done through Columbia Prespertyrian Hospital best Doctor would've ended up with colostomy bag otherwise
Helo sir my husband had this surgery 10 month before now he has dysfunction sexually which is not good for his mental health... Plzzzztell me did u get this type of issues and then how u recocover form them..... Plzzzzz
I did not personally experience this, Tell your husband to get his testosterone levels (blood work) checked by a doctor. The doctor can help by prescribing a testosterone replacement treatment that will get his levels back to normal. Hope this helps.
@@EdmonJiddou snap !! Got 2 MRIs next week and I think ultimately this is what will happen. My crohns is also terminal ileum- pain is all appendix area and above x
@@EdmonJiddou I have the same exact surgery done rn I’m on day 3, I just ate toast today for the first time & stomach feels okay for now but damn this is he’s also the staples they put hurt
@@brieestar0307 the more you get up and move around the better you will feel. The staples were uncomfortable but those will be removed in around 10 days. I am 2 years out from mine and things are back to normal besides avoiding certain foods.
Hey man great video. I've been batting with colitis for about 6 years now (early 30s) my gastro doctor has basicly forced the colon removal on me since no medical drugs are working.. any chance you'd be willing to have a chat threw email ?
Absolutely man, ejiddou@gmail.com that sounds like a pretty drastic move for colitis, that’s very realistic to live with and not have to remove the colon. Hit me up.
I was dealing with a stomach ulcer caused by an H pylori infection (it's a nasty infection that, trust me you don't want to contract) and when they did a colonoscopy to make the diagnosis back in january (along with an endoscopy which detected the ulcer) is when they found four polyps in my colon....they removed two with the scope but the other two need to be surgically removed hence the reason for the upcoming right hemicolectomy procedure coming up this week.
Wow I'm thinking about getting my entire colon r moved I have uc and the medicine I'm taking is apriso and it's supposed to be helping with less bleeding and inflammation my father passed away from colon cancer 12 years ago and I'm definitely gonna have to schedule an appointment with my gi because I need it removed I don't want to be on anymore meds the inflammation is coming and going constantly and I don't want to end up the sameway like my father
Getting your entire colon removed would be a bit aggressive, I do not recommend that. With that said, color issues are frustrating and even a year after surgery I am feeling the effects of 1foot of colon removed.
@@EdmonJiddou do you still feel any inflammation or not? And did you have to wear a stoma bag or you didn't? I'm asking alot of questions to know what to somewhat expect if I do get the surgery however I know that everyone body is different from each other. But I just want to find out the side effects of after the surgery and my doctor told me that it's my left side of my colon with mild inflammation but I'm definitely not gonna wait too long especially like I said colon cancer is what my dad had when he died
@@latonyataylor3461 no inflammation, but I do have to watch what I eat. Most things go right through me. My surgery was around the cecum so I didn’t have to do the bag thing.
@@latonyataylor3461 keep me updated on your outcome, good luck and stay positive! Keep moving after surgery that’s the best thing for healing. And if you smoke, I would stop immediately.
Thanks bro. Im going for a surgery, same area. Hopefully won’t need to ostomy. Seeing you still being yourself helps me feel more at ease
Thank you!! I had colon surgery 3 weeks ago due to diverticulitis ugh, took out foot of my colon!! Hope to get in the best shape of my life now. Good luck
Thank you for the support! Take your time and add exercise in slowly, no need to rush and cause unnecessary issues. 💪🏼🙏🏼
@@EdmonJiddou I'm having a right hemicolectomy on wednesday (9-8-21) to remove a couple of large polyps that were discovered via colonoscopy in january and I'm absolutely terrified.....my biggest fears are complications during and after surgery and my greatest fear of all is winding up with an ostomy.
I just had this done too, a week ago,how’s recovery going for you?
@Dustin I just had mine done 2 weeks ago, same reasons diverticulitis for the last 6 years, prayers to you you should be fine🤙🏼👏🏻
@Dustin how are you doing?
Thank you for this. I am a looking at the same procedure in two weeks and hoping to recover as quickly as I can to get back to running. Best wishes to you.
I love that you did a before video. I definitely am shocked to see the amount of muscle lost in 8 days, but at least you’re in the clear health wise ☺️ Can’t wait time see more of the journey once you’re able to start lifting again. You got this!
What’s the story behind the name OUTRUN for your clothing business? Love it!
I had small bowel resection surgery three weeks ago, suddenly became violently ill on the middle of the night, being on my own, I was vomiting and my stomach was huge, finally when I got to the hospital and seen by doctor's it turned out to be emergency surgery, they tried Laparoscopic but it was too bad I was cut from the top of the belly button right down. My energy level is a 4.5, pain is about a 5, but getting better every day, I was going to the gym every second day and I won't be able to go back for another 6 weeks.
What I have learned from this is DIET, having a high fibre diet is imperative.
Wishing you all the best 🙏
Had the same on the 18 October 2023 it 6 mouths now and am back to exercise
Stumbled upon your video. Very wise to document the before & after. Wish I had done that. I'm a Pilates teacher, and having my abs cut into, sort of freaked me out. Similar to you, I bounced back nicely. In fact, 5 years after the surgery, I can do some moves that I couldn't before. Chalk it up to determination.
Thank you for sharing this. My wife just had a similar surgery & it's very encouraging to hear you talk about taking it easy for 8 weeks. (Her surgery was 3 weeks ago...)
Thanks for uploading your experience. I had the same surgery. And we have similar scar. Glad your surgery went well.
How long did it take to go back to normal? What did you do to avoid hernia? What about adhesions? Thank you in advance
Thank you for sharing your journey. This is so much help to our family thank you for making this video.
Thank you so much for the video! I just had a dear friend who had the same surgery. I think she would find your video very encouraging! Best wishes.
Thank you! Hope your friend is doing well.
How long did it take you to fully recover?
Hello, if you have some spare time, could you make a video regarding your diet after surgery? I had an open right hemicoloctomy last week and I found your video very interesting ✨
Not too late for a comment I hope? Surfing youtube and I found your video. I Just had this done. Day 6 after surgery. I seem to be in same boat as you based on what you were saying. Thanks for the info. How things going in the months / years after?
I just had surgery about a week and a half ago... Still in the hospital. Lost a lot of weight my beer gut is gone just started on solids today. My gut isn't liking the change things took a while to get working had a blockage that caused issues. Better be worth it is all in saying.
Wow this is so perfect! I'm a fitness junkie and just had resection last week! I'm walking everyday and starting incline treadmill today. Did you start lifting after 8 weeks? Thinking of starting the stair master after my surgical drain is out. Don't want to overdo it though. Also my appetite is not as ferocious as it was - trying to at least get my protein in. Great video! Gives me hope
Hello! I am over 2 years post surgery and feeling great. The body is incredibly adaptable. To answer your question I would ease into weights, you don’t want to cause a premature hernia since the abdomen wall is going to be weak for a bit. Yes I started light weight training @ 8 weeks.
Hey man, thanks for this video. I was just curious what led the doctors to finding the inflamed tissue in your colon? Where you having pain discomfort or any other symptoms? 6 years ago I had a pre-cancerous tumor removed along with several inches of my colon. From the ileocecal to the transverse colon. I still have discomfort in the area of my reception. I'm planning on getting this checked again as of course I have concerns. What was your full experience during recovery?
I actually did not have any discomfort, but colon cancer runs in my family and wanted to get a colonoscopy done before my insurance was due to run out. This lead to finding my appendix inflamed and lead to the surgery.
I had an open sigmoidectomy too, it's been 6 months and I still feel some discomfort at the site. How do you manage it?
I had my colon removed from UC, it saved my life. I live with an ileostomy but at least I’m alive! TY for ur story.
I have UC and I’m having the worse flare in my life. I have thought about speaking to my doctor about having the surgery. Did you have to wear a bag?
God bless you
@@independently_ Satan will cure your soul 🥰
@@ShamekaLewisMcKinnon did you get the surgery? Im currently about a month and a half into the worst flare of my life and considering the surgery too
Thanks for posting I had similar surgery but laparoscopic. When did you start working out again? I am 3 weeks post op and feeling alright.
@JR CRUZ my procedure will be laparoscopic as well.
Bro can a person live hiS life as normal as he waS before or die earlier after removing part of colon or it haS any side effects on man power ?
thanks, I had my diverticulitis colon removed about foot in 2011 since then I feel better
Great video I'm glad your doing ok
Very inspiring, I just had my very first colonoscopy this week and the dr found a mass at my sigmoid colon, waiting for the pathology report; but he said it was cancer😥 and I need to have had section removed. I'm am scared to death. CAT scan is next. But you gave me some hope. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Hello! I know how you feel and I can tell you it gets better, trust in the experts call and have the section removed, I’m 2 years post surgery and feel great. I will do an update video soon for people asking. Good luck and please let me know how you feel after.
Get your surgery done. Once you recover, consult with doctor to add fiber supplement in your diet. Ask doctor on prebiotics and prebiotic supplentation. Don't eat fried food, oily food, greasy food, eat fruits and vegetables. Exercise and yes stop eating gluten ( wheat products) it blend foods like rice, banana, rice crackers in moderation. Totally avoid caffeine, alcohol, citrus fruits, lemonade and carbonated drinks etc these things make stools acidic. Take good care, sleep well and you will never get cancer again.. Exercise take vitamin c and fish oil
will get to have my sigmoid colon removed mid September this year (2024)... several episodes of diverticulitis which will not get any better even with a strict diet. Am a little bit scared about the 5% risk getting a temporary stoma but am willing to take this risk in order to fully recover.
Thanks for ur video. My Dr wants to remove part of my colon due to extreme constipation. I've been getting worse every passing yrs But idk if that's the best way to go.. still debating on it. Did u use a bag after surgery?
No bag for me, I would recommend a colonoscopy to have the doctors look inside and observe for any inflammation or polyps. Have you had one done?
@@EdmonJiddou will get endoscopy and colonoscopy this coming Thursday.
Hi, did you use blood thinner after surgery, or any other complications after surgery as I had similar surgery.
I had something similar to what you're talking about when I had emergency surgery for a twisted bowel. I had to spend 12 hours in ICU having blood thinners and they said it was due to a drop in blood pressure during the surgery. The blood thinners are to avoid a stroke.
Thank you so much for doing this video, I am doing my same surgery on Monday May 2nd - and ur video is really helping me right now
How did your surgery go? Hope all is well.
@@EdmonJiddou It went well, stayed in the hospital 6 days. Definitely the most challenging yet meaningful week of my life though - how long did it take for the pain and pain meds (including regular Tylenol) to stop all together for you?
Hi, you are an inspiration for me!!! Will I have to have colon surgery, how long after did you get back to the gym?
Hello and thanks for the kind words, I think I was around 8-10 weeks before I did any real gym movements. However I was back to normal life within a couple weeks.
how do you feel now been 2 years or so
GOOD FOR YOU !! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC !!!
Thank you! I want to do a follow up video, it’s been a year. I feel great. 🙏🏼
Hi Edmon, iv got tough case of Ulcerative Colitis in most my Colon (with strictures) and they are looking to do a total colectomy. nervous but no meds are working unfortunately. how are you feeling now years post surgery
Hello, my procedure was not as invasive as a full colectomy but overall I am feeling good and pain free, aside from my bowl movements being more frequent and not as solid. I wish you the best and good luck going forward!
@@EdmonJiddou thank you for your best wishes. when you say more frequent, how many times are you referring to? also is the stool always loose ?
I'm talking to a doctor about getting this done tomorrow great video
How are you doing ?! I’m 10 months out do you get little pains here & there I get scared thinking i have staples inside ! I literally got the same things removed
I feel 100% besides the food that doesn’t agree with me, and gives me trouble. It’s just about sticking with a whole food diet, all processed foods do not agree with me. So I try and stay away, but physically I feel great.
I’m scheduled for a similar surgery - a polyp growing out of my appendix can be removed normally so the doc wants to take out the appendix and potentially the caecum. Sounds like you had something similar. Can I ask what it’s like 2 years later? Any chance to bowl movements etc? How long before you were able to do weights again? Anything else you can share that you wish you knew before the surgery. Thank you.
Hello, yes that’s very similar story. I had zero pains or issues, it was just an odd result of a colonoscopy with a history of family colon cancer.
1) 8 weeks no strength training, you will have plenty of time for that, just stay mobile: walk and move around, the more you do the better/quicker you will feel back to normal.
2) fiber/diet/food choices are going to be the biggest change, will take about a year before your bowl movements become regular. Avoid processed foods all together and take a fiber supplement.
I’ll think of more and make an update video.
@@EdmonJiddou great. Thank you.
I have also right side cecum and ascending Colon multiple diverticulas with horrible pain and too much gass formation mostly contipation remains
Today I m going ti midland doctors hospital for further treatment I m very sad😓butt happy to see u after surgery
@@EdmonJiddou I had my surgery on Monday the 12th and was released the next day. Luckily it was just the appendix and 1-2 cm of colon. Took about 4 days before my stomach muscles stopped aching (felt like someone kicked me in the stomach) but the cuts themselves from keyhole surgery didn’t bother at all. No pain otherwise.
@@solomani5959 did you get to keep your ileocecal valve? I have a pre-cancerous polyp that’s partially in my appendix and cecum and they want to take 6 inches of my colon plus my terminal ileum. I don’t know how I feel about that 😅 Happy to hear it went well for you.
I’m having laproscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis in 2 weeks and nervous. Hoping everything works out well!
I had it done 6 weeks ago - 20 inches sigmoid. How are you feeling?
I just had 2/3 of my large colon and my appendix removed. It's been hell. Had a blockage so I needed a tube in my stomach and no food or water by mouth. I'm finally eating but it's slow only can tolerate a little at a tiny no big meals. Should be getting out of the hospital tomorrow and hopefully being home speeds up recovery I get out moving more etc.
I got a colonoscopy and i got a ball they dint tell me what it is but results comes in 2 weeks but is difficult
I was just told today by my GI that my only option is a proctocolectomy. But he said my life will be much better
Good morning. I had a partial colectomy on the 21 of this month. The day after surgery, I got up and walked around the ward at least three times a day. I will be 69 in May, but you would never know because I appear years younger. People always think I'm lying. Every time I go for the senior menu, I am carded. I'm out of the hospital. Doing well. My question: What solid foods did you eat after you returned home? How long did it take for you to lift over 10 pounds? I'm an avid bowler, and my balls weigh 14 lbs. I know you lift weights, and that takes longer. I'm in good health otherwise. I am following the doctor's orders. I would like to know about your experience. I am also female, and my cuts/incisions were in four different areas. Thanks.
I try to stick to Whole Foods, keep away from the processed frozen foods and junk. Meat, fiber filled foods seem to sit well, leafy greens while taste good hurt my stomach if I eat to much.
As far as weights, I waited the whole 8 weeks before any real weight lifting and even then I took it very easy so I did not get a hernia.
As far as bowling, I would wait 8 weeks since I’m sure it’s a lot to twisting and pulling of your core.
Hope you are feeling better!
@@EdmonJiddou I wasn't sure if I would hear from you. Thank you so much for your reply. I will. God bless.
Im having the surgery on my colon tomorrow there taking 4 to 5 cm of my colon and im really nervous do u have any advise
How did it go? I have had 4 bouts of diverticulitis and will be having a sigmoidcolectomy.
I had 2 ft removed because it was dead and killing me was emergency I had an NG tube in for 4 days after and was not allowed water or food I was so sick and weak was in hospital for a week and 3 weeks head ridden it’s crazy some ppl seem to bounce back fast
Hw r u doing now
Seems to be a thing but sigmoid coming out in January. Thanks for this.
It's great that yo ok, its making me feel that i can still workout
Thank you! One year out and I few great, will be making a follow up video.
@@EdmonJiddou Hey - glad you're doing so well! Would be great to see an update video, especially on how recovery went etc :)
What you eat daily
How did regain your weight back after my surgery I got super skinny
Actually came back within a couple weeks, appetite was low but kind of ate small meals throughout the day. Making sure it didn’t upset my stomach which was hard because everything upset it. 😅
God bless you! 🙏🏾👍🏾
Hello I am 17 years old. I got my colon removed 4 weeks ago it’s been really hard for me since I’m still a kid and just want to do normal stuff with my friends are you completely back to normal now?
Hey, sorry just saw this comment, how much did they remove? It took a good long while to get back to “normal” as far as stomach and bathroom is concerned. But overall physical movement and living life, I would say 4-8 weeks and I was back to lifting weights and behaving like normal.
@@EdmonJiddou I had my whole colon removed sadly I just have my small intestine now, it just weird now I don’t feel good eating certain foods now.
Did it hurt when they removed the staples I’m going day 8 to get mine out
Nah, staple removal is almost nothing since the wound is still numb to the touch. Kind of a light pinching feeling.
I would also like to know what you eat
I had most of my colon removed back in 2019 since then I can't digest vegetables any leafy greens period it has improved my life in the sense that my colon stopped working now I have more of a life just need to make sure bathrooms always near I lost 15 lbs. right after and it took quite some time to heal so happy for you that it only took a couple of weeks for you to heal best wishes
Do you still pass the bowel often now? I am afraid as my mom is having her sigmond and descending colon removed tomorrow. I am afraid that will affect her life quality in the future. How is your bowel movement now? Please answer.. hope u r okay..
I don't know what your mother's health issues are so I can only speak about my own experience it takes quite sometime to heal maybe age plays a factor the Doctor treating me said that I would be up and running around in 2 weeks that was irresponsible my back was really affected it took several months of acupuncture and other things It absolutely improved my quality of life when I weigh the positive vs. inconvenience I use the bathroom several times a day with stool very watery they recommend a low fiber diet which is hard for me also need to pinpoint where all the bathrooms are for a possible mad dash don't eat before going anywhere and there's an urgency alone of times again this is my experience I'm not a Doctor I wish you and your mother well and I hope this helps💖💖
@@darlenechrist3118 thanks for answering me. May i know which parts of your colon were removed?
@@ollearning4100 I had an innovative surgery I had most of my colon removed then they attached my rectum to the small intestines so basically very little left so really mainly small intestines most of it was done lariscopaclly main scar cesarean section it's not a really common surgery I had in done through Columbia Prespertyrian Hospital best Doctor would've ended up with colostomy bag otherwise
I’m on day 3 experiencing nausea no appetite & pain hoping this goes away! The gas pain is also horrible they also did my appendix
I had the same thing a few days ago. The pain subsides after a few days. Eat some fruit like avocado for fast healing.I hope you Will get well soon
@@yonastamirat9502 anything for the gas? My stomachs rumbling in pain
@@brieestar0307 It is expected after anastomosis was done and it takes time to let go
Try belching to relieve the built up gas, walking around as much as possible helps gas work itself out of your system.
I have that kind of scar too.
Scars a cool. 😅
Helo sir my husband had this surgery 10 month before now he has dysfunction sexually which is not good for his mental health... Plzzzztell me did u get this type of issues and then how u recocover form them..... Plzzzzz
I did not personally experience this, Tell your husband to get his testosterone levels (blood work) checked by a doctor. The doctor can help by prescribing a testosterone replacement treatment that will get his levels back to normal. Hope this helps.
Thank u for kind reply
did they remove also your appendix?
Yes, appendix is part of the cecum and it was all removed.
@@EdmonJiddou i have Crohn disease too, and i think i will be operated like you
@@EdmonJiddou snap !! Got 2 MRIs next week and I think ultimately this is what will happen. My crohns is also terminal ileum- pain is all appendix area and above x
@@EdmonJiddou I have the same exact surgery done rn I’m on day 3, I just ate toast today for the first time & stomach feels okay for now but damn this is he’s also the staples they put hurt
@@brieestar0307 the more you get up and move around the better you will feel. The staples were uncomfortable but those will be removed in around 10 days. I am 2 years out from mine and things are back to normal besides avoiding certain foods.
Hey man great video. I've been batting with colitis for about 6 years now (early 30s) my gastro doctor has basicly forced the colon removal on me since no medical drugs are working.. any chance you'd be willing to have a chat threw email ?
Absolutely man, ejiddou@gmail.com that sounds like a pretty drastic move for colitis, that’s very realistic to live with and not have to remove the colon. Hit me up.
I was dealing with a stomach ulcer caused by an H pylori infection (it's a nasty infection that, trust me you don't want to contract) and when they did a colonoscopy to make the diagnosis back in january (along with an endoscopy which detected the ulcer) is when they found four polyps in my colon....they removed two with the scope but the other two need to be surgically removed hence the reason for the upcoming right hemicolectomy procedure coming up this week.
Wow I'm thinking about getting my entire colon r moved I have uc and the medicine I'm taking is apriso and it's supposed to be helping with less bleeding and inflammation my father passed away from colon cancer 12 years ago and I'm definitely gonna have to schedule an appointment with my gi because I need it removed I don't want to be on anymore meds the inflammation is coming and going constantly and I don't want to end up the sameway like my father
Getting your entire colon removed would be a bit aggressive, I do not recommend that. With that said, color issues are frustrating and even a year after surgery I am feeling the effects of 1foot of colon removed.
@@EdmonJiddou do you still feel any inflammation or not? And did you have to wear a stoma bag or you didn't? I'm asking alot of questions to know what to somewhat expect if I do get the surgery however I know that everyone body is different from each other. But I just want to find out the side effects of after the surgery and my doctor told me that it's my left side of my colon with mild inflammation but I'm definitely not gonna wait too long especially like I said colon cancer is what my dad had when he died
@@latonyataylor3461 no inflammation, but I do have to watch what I eat. Most things go right through me. My surgery was around the cecum so I didn’t have to do the bag thing.
@@EdmonJiddou ok your so bless I'm praying that everything will be a positive outlook on my end as well
@@latonyataylor3461 keep me updated on your outcome, good luck and stay positive! Keep moving after surgery that’s the best thing for healing. And if you smoke, I would stop immediately.
Hi… after surgery u did not needed colostomy bag??? Plz reply
Hello, no bag needed. My surgery was located around the secum and appendix and did not need one. Just cut and attach.
I think your body looks better after surgery, not so chunky a lot leaner and more healthy
Glad everything’s good!! But what an elaborate way to flex on camera LITERALLY lol
The body does not burn muscle before fat first. C'mon now...
Sir u are my inspiration