How long after the first resection did anyone else have to have another??? I know usually the bowel that is removed... I aslo know that Crohns usually reappers in the same area... Just curious.. Been fighting a flare for months and was wondering what my chances are having another... Mine resection was a little over 2 years ago.. Thanks for any info!
Another Resection???
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Hum... I had a total colectomy 12 years ago. They are considering removing a part of my ileum this year since I got fistulas and that the disease seems to be restricted to that area. Some people are lucky enough to only need one surgery in their life, other never need any, I don't know if there are statistics regarding that; i think I read something about 5 years being average time for symptoms reoccurence at the site and half of the people needing to undergo subsequent surgery.
I'm curious to hear about people experience on that aspect.
I'm curious to hear about people experience on that aspect.
I am facing the same dilemma. My last resection was 12months ago. Now the latest CT shows a lot of thickening, stricturing, and scar tissue. I'm going for another coloscopy on Thursday. In my first 2 surgeries (30 days apart) they removed the iliem, appendix and a bunch of small bowel and some large. I am hoping we're not back to square one again already. I thought I would have more time. I've been reading a lot about Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) and the drup 6- MP. I wonder if those could help in my situation or yours. Definately something worth asking about. At this point I'll try anything.
