Total colectomy

[Brian1977]

Hi I had a total colectomy last Wednesday I've been so sick ever since I'm still in hospital can't eat they have a ng tube down me which is just producing so much sick it's awful its making me feel so weak I thought inwould be home by now. The surgeon says the stoma is working but just not as quick yet. I'm exhausted from this hospital I need home they keep saying small sips but my mouth Is so dry has anyone got any advice I can't bear another day

[velvetD]

Hi Brian.

I’m so sorry to hear about what you are going through. You have been through the equivalent of a major car crash and you body takes time to recover from the shock and upheaval of it. I went through almost the same thing back in the mid 1970’s and it does take a while to recover from it and your body to acclimatise to having lost a major part of your digestive system.

The more you can remain positive and allow your body to rest and recover the quicker that recovery will be. Starting with sips of water is a good start no matter how small they are, the more you can take the quicker you can get rid of all the tubes and drips.

Try and keep a diary of your intake each day and see how much you progress after a few days.

I wish you well and hope you can get home soon, I know this may not sound like much help but you will get home.

Take care and keep us updated on your progress

Kind Regards

Cris

[CockeyMoor]

can you ask for those lemon flavoured mouth swabs to make your mouth more comfortable.

Also Glandosane mouth spray which is artificial saliva may help.