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Danielle:
I just got out of the hospital, after a long week of agony.   :(

Honestly, I don't even know where to begin.  This was a week from hell.

As some of you know, I've had major problems with my stomach (intestines) for a long time, but things have definitely gotten worse.  Some of these things are kinda gross, so I'll refrain from giving some of the details, but I went into the hospital with severe pain and blood coming out of my rectum on Monday and just got out last night.

So, they gave me all these horrible tests, and it turns out that I definitely need some of my intestines taken out, and my rectum needs to be fixed.  They didn't give me good news about it, though, and I am very upset.  They told me that I need to think really hard about what I'll be able to live with, and talk with the surgeon about it.  They want me to have a few more tests, and then I will be back to see the surgeon.

I don't have very good options.  I was crying all week about it.  I have a rectal prolapse, so the surgeon said that it may be serving as a "cork" because I have no muscle left in my rectum.  So, if the prolapse is corrected, then I may end up being incontinent, where I have no bowel control what-so-ever. All I heard was him saying that I'd need to wear a diaper, and I almost passed out. :quiver  My intestines are redundant, and they are all over the place, so some of them need to be removed.  The only other option that I have, if I have the rectum fixed and want more control of my  bowels, is to have a permanent colostomy.  I am not happy about this.  I'm so sick about it.  I talked to another surgeon who said that he may just take some of the intestines out, and see how I feel after that, and maybe we can leave the rectum alone for now so that I will have bowel control.  If that doesn't work, then I will have to have the rectum fixed and have no control of my bowels ever again.   :wah

Please everyone, I beg you, please think good thoughts and say some prayers for me, if possible.  I'd really appreciate it, with all my heart.  I'm only 30 years old, and have already gone though so much.  This is a very depressing time in my life, and I don't know how I'm going to deal with this.  I will give updates as to when I'm having surgery, and what the plan is.  Thanks, you guys.  :hugfriend

Manal:
Dearest Danielle :hugfriend :hugfriend :hugfriend

I don't know what to say, i am so sorry to hear about all what you are passing through.  i know this is a very difficult situation, but i am sure that things will definetly change to better . Remember that you are strong and a fighter and have passed through very difficult situations and this will pass too.

A very important thing is that you have to visit several doctors and have many points of views as much as you can. Also this option[quote  I talked to another surgeon who said that he may just take some of the intestines out, and see how I feel after that, and maybe we can leave the rectum alone for now so that I will have bowel control.  [/quote][/i] is a good one and seems a conservative option that i would choose if i were you.

Please, try  to calm down and be sure that God does the best for us, it could have been something worse. Danielle, you are truely in my thoughts and prayers and i am sure that things will change to what will be suitable for you. Please keep us updated and i will do every possible research about this case. Wish i could be there beside you, please take care :hugfriend :hugfriend
Manal

blueskies:
{{{Danielle}}}  I'm so sorry you're having to go through this.  My mother in law had a redundant colon and had part of it removed when she had colon cancer.  She, too, was advised that she might come out of surgery with a colostomy, but that did not happen.  Her cancer and part of her redundant colon were removed and she has had no further issues.

I hope you fair as well as she did.  I agree with Manal; if it were me, I would go with the more conservative approach of the second surgeon.

Good luck and hugs to you.

sydneygirl:
Dear Danielle,
Im so sorry to hear of your health problems,you will be in my thought & prayers.I know you are a strong person & u are young u can get through this!
we are all here for you.Thinking of you.take care.

Zaini:
Danielle sweetheart, :bighug :bighug

plz be sure we all are with you,all our prayers are with you,i can't explain what i am feeling for you,i wish i knew english better,i always fail to express my emotions  :gaah,plz be sure of urself and be strong,i know it's terrible,but remember morning always comes after night's darknss,you have kept your sanity while you were going through all this, this is the proof that you are a very strong person,i may have ended somewhere worst if i were you,but you are the best, i wish i can do something more then words,words can't heal what you are going through, but you are so far and away,i feel so helpless :sadyup,but i'll pray for you, this is the least i can do.and i am sorry for that.

 :pray :pray :pray :getwell :getwell :getwell

ZAINI. :hugfriend

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