My first post and my first surgery

[Rich.Gully]

hey i am new to this support forum im 23 and have suffered form chrones for most of my adult life and just looking for a bit of advice. the time has finally come for surgery and i am more than nervous, not really about the operation more the recovery process and time it will take. i am having my terminal ileum taken out via latroscopic surgery i just wondered if anyone else has gone through this op and what there experiences were dont hold any punches i want to know the truth. i am in a full time touring band and need to plan it around are quite hectic schedule any incite would be greatly appreciated thank you. Rich

 

[Dustin]

Hi Rich, and welcome. I haven't had that specific surgery, but I would think you will want to consider taking a couple of months off to recover. Good luck!

 

[JenniferH]

Hi Rich. I too am new to this forum and this is my first post! I've just had a bowel resection in March. It's my second one. The first resection was in 1988 and boy times have changed!! I was left with a 10inch incision and spent months recovering the first time. This time I've recovered from the op pretty quickly. Mine was laparoscopic and i have just a small scar through my belly button. Although I'm still not 100% (i don't know that I ever will be!) I was back at work after 6 weeks. Considering I work in a pre-school which is pretty full on, I've felt fine. I still find I get tired sometimes and have to rest more often, but it's just a case of listening to your body. It's definitely been worth having it done!

 

[merrywidow]

this may sound strange but why did you start 2 threads with the same story? it may be a better idea to carry on witht the first story. that way you wont confuse people.