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CroneGal
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Posted 8/22/2007 11:11 AM (GMT -6)
Hey! I just had an ileocecal small bowel resection 3 wks ago and feel probably just as bad NOW as I did BEFORE surgery. I am nauseous after any amount of food eaten (not eating much). I get really bad bubbly stomachs/cramping etc.
I am just wondering if this is 'normal' to feel after laproscopic surgery, or am I just in for the usual Crohns symptoms?

Thanks! :)
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Nanners
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Posted 8/22/2007 11:19 AM (GMT -6)
No that does not sound normal. Have you contacted your GI or surgeon? I really think a call to one of them might need to be done. Good Luck and let us know how you are doing.
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CroneGal
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Posted 8/22/2007 3:08 PM (GMT -6)
Thanks Nanners for the reply! I will be sure to give one of them a call. I was just wondering, how soon after your resection did you start to feel better (stomach/food wise) and when did the fatigue disipate?

Thanks!
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belleenstein
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Posted 8/22/2007 4:44 PM (GMT -6)
Are you still on any pain medication? That can contribute to a lot of nausea, depress your appetite etc.
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CroneGal
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Posted 8/22/2007 5:07 PM (GMT -6)
Hi! I had laproscopy, so I really never had pain - mine was mostly discomfort from the gas...i was off the PCA pump by day 3 and havent taken anything since.
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CheerDad
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Posted 8/22/2007 8:23 PM (GMT -6)
I felt much better after both of my surgies. No CD symptoms at all. I hope you get to felling better soon.
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Nanners
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Posted 8/23/2007 7:58 AM (GMT -6)
I slowly but surely started feeling better after both my resections. I had some D and pain due to the surgery (both my resections were the regular open surgeries, not lap) but not as bad as you are. It really doesn't sound right. I would definetly get ahold of either the surgeon or your GI. You should be feeling better by now Crohns wise at least.
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redrose
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Posted 8/23/2007 1:44 PM (GMT -6)
I had a laparoscopic resection in January, but continued to have the same Crohn's symptoms for about 4 months until the meds started to take effect. But I would definitely call your doctor to discuss your symptoms.
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Mormor Vicky
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Posted 8/23/2007 2:01 PM (GMT -6)
I had a full abby incision so I'm not sure how this relates to you but I know I was miserable for quite a few weeks after my surgery. Could barely eat and alternated between C and D. Some of the bm's felt like I was about to give birth again. I had gas and cramping for months and months but I'm not sure if that is from my Crohns or from the surgery. I heard it can take up to a year to get over a surgery and I did seem to get better as each month past. It has now been a year and I haven't felt this good in probably 10-20 years. I still have fatique but nothing like before and still alternate between C and D but I pretty sure that is going to be my norm.

Good luck and please contact your doctors just to be on the safe side.
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