JustaPatient585

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1. Recent Patient Experience

   JustaPatient585 posted a topic in General Nursing

   A couple of months ago I was doing a research on a surgical procedure (Total Colectomy), basically to know what to expect, before I had it done. Members of this group were very helpful in helping me know, beyond what a doctor or a medical textbook c...

2. Total Colectomy....the Journey

   JustaPatient585 replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the kind and encouraging replies. Is it possible that the dosage for my diabetes, and hypertension meds will need to be adjusted, either due to the weight loss or my altered digestive system?

3. Total Colectomy....the Journey

   JustaPatient585 posted a topic in General Nursing

   In mid October, I had a total colectomy due to problem with colon inertia and a very long (an extra 3ft)and tortuous (docs word not mine) colon. It took 8 months of tests to get to the root of the problem. First was diet and exrecise changes, then ad...

4. Having a Colectomy

   JustaPatient585 replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

   You replied to my message a while a go about a colectomy I was having. The surgery is tomorrow and I have to admit I'm a little nervous. May I keep in touch?

5. Got to give you credit

   JustaPatient585 replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

   To all who have been encouraging me. Thanks! My surgery has been changed from November to next week 10/14. I guess it will be 3-5 days in the hospital, 4-6 wks out of work. I'll keep in touch. Thanks again, Doug

6. Got to give you credit

   JustaPatient585 replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the encouragement and wishes. It's a total colectomy I'm having in Nov, so it might be tougher than the hernia I had repaired a few years ago, but I'm still pretty young (50) and in decent health. I'll be around. God bless you all!

7. Got to give you credit

   JustaPatient585 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have to give the nurses here, the utmost credit. The challenges of your profession (administration, doctors, patients, medical advances, just to name a few) have to be a significant barrier to overcome sometimes, in your goal to give the care you w...

8. Patients We All Know and Love

   JustaPatient585 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   These descriptions are priceless, but seriously. What kinds of patients would be a joy to take care of. If we think of the process of getting better as a team effort, where everyone is working together, including and especially the patient (at least ...

9. Colectomy

   JustaPatient585 replied to JustaPatient585's topic in Gastroenterology

   I have said numerous times. I am not seeking advice! I'm simply asking for nurses experiences with patients with similar procedures. There's a difference. I understand the reasons for not giving advice. Heck my wife is a nurse, but now does managemen...

10. Colectomy

    JustaPatient585 replied to JustaPatient585's topic in Gastroenterology

    I fully understand the who matter of not giving medical advice. Lots of very good reasons for that. I also can appreciate the mission of this site. Nurses are in a difficult profession, with many sides to it. This place serves a valuable purpose.

11. Having a Colectomy

    JustaPatient585 replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

    It tells me I don't have permission to PM yet. Maybe I need to meet some requirement, like a certain number of posts or something.

12. Having a Colectomy

    JustaPatient585 replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info, and good luck on progress. Sounds like you've been through it.

13. Having a Colectomy

    JustaPatient585 replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks BBQvegan, The prep won't be easy (I know, none of them are). Over the last 6 months I've had 2 colonoscopies, 1 Barium Enema, 1 Cat Scan, a virtual colonoscopy and multiple xrays,. The preps did not do the job to completely clean me out. We'v...

14. Having a Colectomy

    JustaPatient585 replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't looking for advice as much as what are nurses experience with patients who have had this procedure. Thanks for anythin you can add. Signed, Nervous

15. Having a Colectomy

    JustaPatient585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a brand new member of this site and I was hoping to get some perspective on what I'll be going through in the coming months. After a long bout of tests, through both my PCP and Gastroenterologist, my doctors are recommending a colectomy (subpart...