Ulcerative colitis

[Mj2k]

Great to have the update that it all went perfectly. Hope you rest up well & are back to being yourself again.

Big change, but must have brought big relief to you and your loved ones now.

Take care of yourself Tony.

[Chris_in_the_UK]

Take it easy Tony.

[cyrusir]

Just a very quick update, but the operation appears to have gone well, I’m out of recovery and i’m currently reasonably comfortable on the surgical ward. I’m not going to post now until things have settled a little bit but thank you all for the very kind wishes. I’m very grateful indeed for the wonderful support.

Glad to hear it good luck with the recovery.

[RAJEN]

Just saw this.
Wish you a speedy recovery,Tony
Assume a panproctocolectomy with an ileostomy.
BTW, you will need to clear your inbox when you get a chance but you have more important things to do like getting back on your feet and getting home.
All the best.

[learningtofly]

Just saw this.
Wish you a speedy recovery,Tony
Assume a panproctocolectomy with an ileostomy.
BTW, you will need to clear your inbox when you get a chance but you have more important things to do like getting back on your feet and getting home.
All the best.

No, there wasn’t nor will there be - I’ve actually been left with a small stump from my colon that will wither over time, but my rectum is fully intact and will remain so. (Too much detail for most, but important to correct.)

[Gyp]

No, I’ve actually been left with a small colon stump . That will wither over time, but my rectum is fully intact and will remain so. (Too much detail for most, but important to correct.)

Glad you've not been turned into a monotreme as we'd have to start calling you Platipus!

Really good to hear that it all went well. Hopefully you'll be back on your feet and back to normal soon

[deepreddave]

... my rectum is fully intact and will remain so.[/COLOR]

In today's world I'm probably not allowed to suggest that's a positive for everyone but it's definitely an ambition of mine now you've mentioned it .

[andy tims]

Take it easy T. I'm sure you'll be up & about soon enough.

[learningtofly]

In today's world I'm probably not allowed to suggest that's a positive for everyone but it's definitely an ambition of mine now you've mentioned it .

[Mj2k]

Tickled me too!

So to speak.

[Neil.C]

Great to hear it all went well Tone.

A new life awaits you now!

[pacifichrono]

It's great to hear you're on the mend, Tony. You'll be back on your bike by springtime.

[learningtofly]

It's great to hear you're on the mend, Tony. You'll be back on your bike by springtime.

How are you doing, Tom – are you hanging in there?

[pacifichrono]

Pretty much. I'll buy you a beer if/when you're in San Diego.

[learningtofly]

Just spoke to my surgeon. He said I probably had about two weeks left at the time that they operated.

I knew I was dying.

[downer]

Just spoke to my surgeon. He said I probably had about two weeks left at the time that they operated.

I knew I was dying.

Bloody hell. Definitely time for making the most of round two now!

[ryanb741]

Just spoke to my surgeon. He said I probably had about two weeks left at the time that they operated.

I knew I was dying.

Good job you had the surgery then, would hate for you to miss out on Arsenal beating Spurs at your stadium

[Suds]

Jeez, It’s hard to realise that you deteriorated so rapidly, I would have expected the condition to have gradually taken years to get to that point. Great news

[learningtofly]

Good job you had the surgery then, would hate for you to miss out on Arsenal beating Spurs at your stadium

[sundial]

Pretty much. I'll buy you a beer if/when you're in San Diego.

Look forward to seeing the photo .... Make it happen

[learningtofly]

Look forward to seeing the photo .... Make it happen

Would love to.

I’m actually sitting here in tears having listened to a conversation another patient was having with his consultant. The things people go through.

[Gyp]

Just spoke to my surgeon. He said I probably had about two weeks left at the time that they operated.

I knew I was dying.

Bloody hell Tony, never realised it had got quite that bad.

[learningtofly]

Bloody hell Tony, never realised it had got quite that bad.

Essentially, I was eating but my body was diverting every molecule of nutrients into fighting the inflammation in my colon. At the same time, my colon was pouring toxins into the rest of my body.

I was fast approaching the point of shut down.

[Mj2k]

Would love to.

I’m actually sitting here in tears having listened to a conversation another patient was having with his consultant. The things people go through.

I recall hearing a very similar type of conversation when I was looking after my wife in hospital. Really breaks you, doesn’t it. Never fully recovered from it tbh, and welled up typing.

Hope you’re recovering well.

[trott3r]

from nhs web site: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer-screening/
"The programme is expanding to make it available to everyone aged 50 to 59 years. This is happening gradually over 4 years and started in April 2021."

Has this worked its way back to 51 year olds yet?

It is not clear from the information i can find

thanks

[Chris_in_the_UK]

Essentially, I was eating but my body was diverting every molecule of nutrients into fighting the inflammation in my colon. At the same time, my colon was pouring toxins into the rest of my body.

I was fast approaching the point of shut down.

When you put it like that Tony it just sounds both awful and frightening in equal measure. Sounds like you are on the right path in the right place = best wishes and speedy recovery.

[sundial]

from nhs web site: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer-screening/
"The programme is expanding to make it available to everyone aged 50 to 59 years. This is happening gradually over 4 years and started in April 2021."

Has this worked its way back to 51 year olds yet?

It is not clear from the information i can find

thanks

If you phone 'Bowel Cancer Screening' on 0800 707 60 60 they should be able to advise but they'll likely ask for your NHS No., name and D.O.B.

[trott3r]

If you phone 'Bowel Cancer Screening' on 0800 707 60 60 they should be able to advise but they'll likely ask for your NHS No., name and D.O.B.

ok thanks that would be definitive

[Thewatchbloke]

I’m glad it went well Tony, sounds like it was just in the Nick of time!

[bparker170]

Recover well Tony, easy does it!


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[Chicken Pox]

ok thanks that would be definitive

Quick look from your area in profile:

https://mft.nhs.uk/mri/services/bowe...ing-programme/

Bowel screening is offered to people aged 54 to 74 years-old across South and Central Manchester, Tameside, Stockport and Trafford to help find bowel cancer early, when it can often be cured.

Recent article

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co...g-kit-26577072

But if you have specific concerns go to GP as don't need to wait for screening to have the test.

[learningtofly]

Just got home, and very happy to be here. Mightily uncomfortable, though, the consequence of about 15 staples in my tummy

[dustybottoms]

Great to hear you're home Tony. Rest up, try not to rush to get back to 100%. After I had my surgery I had to learn to be a patient, patient.

[awright101]

Glad to hear your home, that must be a great feeling. Here’s hoping for a good recovery going forwards

[sundial]

Pleased to hear you're home again Tony. Hope you're adjusting OK to your revised plumbing You'll be feeling more comfortable soon.

BW, dunk

[Omegamanic]

Glad all went well and you’re home. Best wishes with the recovery, and hope the adjustment goes as smoothly, but by the sounds of it you’ll be feeling considerably better already.

[TaketheCannoli]

That’s the point my sister got to Tony. We didn’t think she’d make it. You’re going to be fine matey, got yourself rested and strong.

Essentially, I was eating but my body was diverting every molecule of nutrients into fighting the inflammation in my colon. At the same time, my colon was pouring toxins into the rest of my body.

I was fast approaching the point of shut down.

[Possu]

Just got home, and very happy to be here. Mightily uncomfortable, though, the consequence of about 15 staples in my tummy

Look on the bright side. At least you don’t need to squeeze out a shyte with constipation caused by painkillers. I tried that after an open hernia surgery.

Sorry for the dark and lousy humour, in all seriousness I wish you a speedy recovery. By the sound of it you had it bad and this is in effect a new lease on life. I hope you can enjoy it as such.

[learningtofly]

No, there’s no stopping it, to be fair.


Thanks everyone, and noted regarding your sister, David.

[GIB984]

Not been around for a while but great to see some of the old gang still around and Tony in particular!!

Looks like you’ve been through the wars but so glad you’re on the mend.

Look on the bright side - it could have been divorce!

All the very best mate

[Boss13]

Good news - best wishes for a successful recovery process.

[RAJEN]

Just got home, and very happy to be here. Mightily uncomfortable, though, the consequence of about 15 staples in my tummy

That is great news. Soon staples will be a memory of a distant past.
Wish you a speedy recovery.

[Neil.C]

Nice to be home Tone 'eh?

All the best mate.

[JonRA]

Getting home is an important milestone. The pain will settle and your health will improve massively. All good wishes, Tony :)

[Thewatchbloke]

Nice one Tony, I’m glad you’re home safely, it must be a relief leaving that part in the rear view mirror.

I’m still in hospital for the moment (7 days to date), although it’s not me that’s ill.

[Mj2k]

Hope you’re feeling brighter again Tony!

[learningtofly]

Nice one Tony, I’m glad you’re home safely, it must be a relief leaving that part in the rear view mirror.

I’m still in hospital for the moment (7 days to date), although it’s not me that’s ill.

Sorry to hear that, Duncan. Hope all is going to plan though.

[Dave E]

I haven't read the details (I'm somewhat squeamish about medical stuff, so I'm not going to!), but I'm glad to hear you're on the mend, Tony.

[learningtofly]

Thanks all. Feeling a bit sorry for myself if I'm honest - need to just get on with it, though, and whinging isn't going to help.

[TaketheCannoli]

Oh I think you're entitled to a few days of whinging after what you've been through.

Thanks all. Feeling a bit sorry for myself if I'm honest - need to just get on with it, though, and whinging isn't going to help.