Hi,Sue!
ThankyouThankyouThankyou! You didn't overwhelm me at all - it was such a blessing to find your post.
I'm guessing it will be an abdominal, for the very reason you mentioned. I had thought about the manipulating of the bowels during surgery and am going to give my GE a call to ask for some advice - she specializes in IBS and IBD. I've only seen her for the scope - haven't even had the follow-up appointment yet! As for the antibiotics, I will definitely stock up on the yogurt and the acidophilus. I just spent half my paycheck at Wild Oats, buying up a variety of soy drinks with supplements, hoping to build up my strength a bit. The surgeon's nurse advised me to avoid diarrhea at all costs before surgery and just stick with the safest diet I can. I've been adding fish which I seem to tolerate very well. I believe they will recommend a clear liquid diet for a couple of days before surgery. I did pretty well after my gallbladder surgery, but my IBS wasn't this bad at that time - I'm sure the gb surg exacerbated the IBS.
I do have another question - and I guess my GE can answer this - but what about the pain meds? Aren't they kind of tough on the bowels? I'm allergic to anything related to codeine, which means morphine is about all I'm left with. I'm going to take a walkman and maybe the doctor will let me listen to praise & worship music during the surgery. I've read that people who listen to music during surgery need far less pain meds.
My appointment with the gyn-oncologist is this Thursday - guess I'll find out then when the surgery will actually be scheduled. Wish it was already over with! One of the most stressful issues pre-surgery for me is wondering if they'll let me keep at least one hearing aid in during surgery and my glasses - I at least need my glasses, because I lip-read! I've always been allowed this courtesy, but you just never know. I always tell them, "If you want me to respond to questions, you'll need to let me have the glasses at least!" Usually a nurse explains to the doctor and everything's okay.
Thanks again, and God bless you! I'll post again if I think of any more questions.
Kaybee
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