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Sigmoidectomy Surgery

Jennymarie57
Jennymarie57 Posts: 57 Member
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I have a surgery coming up in July..This is my first and I'm going through with it because the symptoms are getting to hard to manage. My sigmoid is pretty messed up, pushing on my other organs, narrowing and just on its last leg..I am nervous about it...

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  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Good luck! Surgery is scary but after you are done recovering you'll feel much better without it in you. My proctocolectomy (colon, recrum and *kitten*) surgery was my first major surgery and my first time in an actual OR. I was looking forward to it and terrified at the same time. Strangely when the day came (1 year ago saturday) I was surprisingly calm and my anxiety was gone when I walked into the OR.
  • Jennymarie57
    Jennymarie57 Posts: 57 Member
    I keep reminding myself that I can't go on bandaiding all of the daily side effects of keeping the bad section..It just isn't an acceptable way to live..And its not fair to the people around me who have to deal with my frustration and absences while I'm keeping myself glued together..I know it's the right thing to do..I just hope it does get better after and there aren't complications..If there is I worry I would wish I was back doing this dance instead..In the end its my choice..It's tough really..
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Jennymarie57 wrote: »
    I keep reminding myself that I can't go on bandaiding all of the daily side effects of keeping the bad section..It just isn't an acceptable way to live..And its not fair to the people around me who have to deal with my frustration and absences while I'm keeping myself glued together..I know it's the right thing to do..I just hope it does get better after and there aren't complications..If there is I worry I would wish I was back doing this dance instead..In the end its my choice..It's tough really..

    I totally understand. And it's better to do it now until waiting until you have no choice in the matter. Elective is always better than emergency
  • HappyKat5
    HappyKat5 Posts: 369 Member
    I have agree although with my gastrectomy, I was told I would be having having surgery in just 5 days. However, every other surgery, I liked knowing what was to come and could also "mentally" (as best as I could) and physically prepare for it. As my last surgeon said to me and I love him for this. "Remember, surgery may fix something BUT it may also bring a whole new set of problems." It is true. I gained some things but I also lost some things, but I can honestly say even with those ups and downs...my quality of life has changed so much. I appreciate everything even when I pissed. If my kids make me mad, I think at least I'm here to be mad at...perspectives change. I value my life probably more than I ever have and I see things differently. I stand up for myself more...I see that those pesky dandelions in my yard aren't just weeds and I finally can say to people..."I just want to be left alone right now." without feeling guilty. I feel pretty good. So, embrace the good (with the bad) and you will be fine! :)
  • Jennymarie57
    Jennymarie57 Posts: 57 Member
    Thanks for your perspective.. I know what you mean. I need to take better care of myself so I can take care of my love ones..I have had to come to grips with that over time:)..It's ok to care about yourself and take good care of yourself..People need to be taught more self care..
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    @Jennymarie57 how did your surgery go?

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