Experiences with

Stoma surgery

My husband had surgery last week for his AV graft in his leg. He was getting it so that he was ready when dialysis is imminent. His Gfr fluctuates and he’s been hospitalized for a few days because of it. He is having a rough time recovering from this. I figured that the first few days he would be swollen

Hi lovely ladies I’m looking for some immediate advice please. I’ve been having stomach cramps for 48 hours which are becoming more persistent. I’ve tried taking buscapan but it hasn’t worked. I’m not vomiting or having diarrhoea but feel quite nauseous achey and tired. I had twisted bowel in 2020

I had my first laparoscopy back in July where I was diagnosed with endometriosis which was apparently widespread and quite a lot but not deep infiltrating. I finally had my follow up post surgery Saturday with the gynaecologist who completed my surgery. I feel a bit lost now. He had put me on dienogest

I've been trying not to stress about Friday's surgery while also getting my house in order, just in case there are complications. Then I got an unexpected phone call from an out-of-state cousin whom I haven't seen in 14 months. He'd heard about the operation and just lifted up my spirits! After that

As per my previous query, I am still experiencing diahorrea and regular leakages from the bowel. My recent poo tests showed abnormally high Faecal CalProtectin levels, 249 vs a normal score of under 50, indicator of a relatively high level of inflammation for which NICE guidelines suggest a referral

well I’ve just had a staggering turn up for the books!! After a month of my right hip that I had operated on in January gradually getting worse and affecting my SI joint and giving me persistent bladder pain due to my pelvic floor muscles tightening the GP contacted my hip surgeon and baring in mind

In my bio - but, short version: Gleason “high 9”: 4+5 and 5+4 and 3+3 PSA 1078 on 8/28. Had an 11.4 mid July (different labs). Just had PET test - awaiting results, but docs so far thinking it is localized. I am 59. In very good shape in terms of strength, etc. Have lifted weights for decades (still

Good morning, I contacted my GP surgery this morning because I feel wretched and my symptoms are flaring up. I increased my dose back up to 15mg yesterday. It was not my GP who replied but one I am not too keen on, (everything by the book approach).Her reply was to not increase the dose further but to

Hi was in surgery last Friday to upgrade 2 lead pacemaker to a biventricular 3 lead pacemaker due to ventricular asynchronism.Was done under local anesthetic and took 2.5 hrs, probably wouldn't have taken quite as long but I have previously had AV node ablation, removal of existing PM was bit unpleasant

Hello everyone. I have developed an inguinal hernia and am contemplating having surgery to have it repaired . Has anyone here that has PD gone through this and what was your experience like? Are there any questions I should ask the surgeon and or the anesthesiologist before committing to have the

I had my glaucoma surgery on the 20 th September the first week was horrendous and I felt absolutely terrible. Nobody told me I was going to feel like I’d been hit with a truck. First post up last Friday and they had to take a stitch out as the bleb was not draining. I still feel like crap and I’m wondering

Hi I just thought I’d post an update. I’m 2 weeks post op and doing really well. Making sure I do my exercises and also resting, managing about 5000 steps a day. So up to now I’m on the right path. Thank you again for all your help and advice and good luck to all who’s awaiting their surgery

Hi I just thought I’d post an update. I’m 2 weeks post op and doing really well. Making sure I do my exercises and also resting, managing about 5000 steps a day. So up to now I’m on the right path. Thank you again for all your help and advice and good luck to all who’s awaiting their surgery

I have a 3 month follow up U/S in 2 days since I opted for the watch and wait scenario rather than surgery since the OBGYN I dealt with told me she thinks the chance of cancer is low. I told her my aunt died of OC but that didn't change her mind. I asked a couple of times to get the CA125 test but was

Hi Friends I am curious to know if anyone has ever heard of Zonisamide for RLS? My Neuro wanted me to switch to it because I told her I most nights I only take 1/2 or less of my .5 pramipexole tablet. I’ve been taking for years but I feel in the last year or so I get augmentation. So this RX is her solution

Hi all, I had my triple bypass last March, post surgery was not pleasant, but have made good progress. I am now going to the gym and swimming 4 times a week. I recently noticed that just below my chest, where the ribs meet was a slight bulge, and if I push my fingers into it, I feel a definite hole

HiAdmission 2 weeks ago Spinal & brain menegitis IV antibiotics lumbar puncture test positive results brain MRI x 2 spine MRI found multi points of degeneration of discs In isolation room always gorgeous view central London river boats Surgery cancelled for now spleen cancer re occurrence in of ovarian

Hello I am new here and a bit confused and overwhelmed but hoping to get some advice and reassurance from folks who have been walking the path of hypothyroidism. To be clear from the outset I do not have a diagnosis and am not sure that this is where I'm heading. For context, I had parathyroid surgery

Hi! This has been a very difficult year for me to say the least ,but I can say this…. Wow! I never knew I was such a Strong, Determined Warrior. I was diagnosed in February 2024 with invasive breast cancer just 4 months after my cleared mammogram. I accidentally found the 2 tumors. Had a mastectomy April

Hi! This has been a very difficult year for me to say the least ,but I can say this…. Wow! I never knew I was such a Strong, Determined Warrior. I was diagnosed in February 2024 with invasive breast cancer just 4 months after my cleared mammogram. I accidentally found the 2 tumors. Had a mastectomy April