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Q: What is the possibilty of someone getting a scar tissue after an intestine surgery?
My baby had 2 intestine surgery and after the second one he developed a scar tissue which requires a surgery to remove it. I wonder how often or what is the possibility that he might have a scar tissue again in the future?

A: 100%
Anytime you are cut a small scar is formed. sometimes the scar is thick and can cause blockage as you know. But, it is 100%

Q: I have read that there is a intestine surgery method to cure diabetes?
I read that now diabetes can be CURED by a surgery, replacing small intestine parts, which are know as producing some insulin, to stomach where they can secrete insulin..is that true?

A: the only surgery even contemplated now to cure diabetes is a pancreatic transplant – is it really worth going down that direction?

keep in mind that a) whilst you will not require insulin
b) any transplant involves subduing your immune system which means you have to be extremely careful for any type of illness / infection and also there is no guarantee that whatever caused your diabetes in the first place that it will not happen again.

i am diabetic but would not consider that an option, they are constantly coming up with new ideas though, so best wait and see a few more years down the line – something like using your own cell tissue to fix your pancreas sounds more realistic, even if it is still a long way off

Q: Why do people in restaurants talk loudly about the details of their bowel/colon/intestine surgery?
It also happens in elevators.

A: What’s with that ,you are spot on there.
Maybe that’s all that’s interesting about them.

Q: Will the Marine Corps accept me with small intestine surgery as an infant?
I took my ASVAB today and scored a 73. My recruiter brought me back to the station and asks for my medical history. I’m 18 years old, and in exceptional shape, but as a child was diagnosed with Hirschsprung Disease, which is when your small intestines were not connected in the womb due to prematurity. It was fixed immediately, and I’ve been fine ever since. My recruiter became very weary when I told him, and showed him my scar that i still have which is noticeable, but not severe. He said they may reject me due to a major surgery. Should I start to consider other branches because the Marine Corps may not accept me? This is ridiculous considering I’ve never had any problems, and at 6′1″ 190 pounds, and very strong, obviously physical stress is not a factor.

A: The Marine Corps (and all other branches) are getting strict on who they let in, they’re cracking down on any little thing, whether it affects you or not, that’s all due to the glut of people who are trying to get in (due to the economy, etc…). Anyway, I think you should be good to go.

Here are the medical regulations that I believe are the ones you should read, read the one with the title “Small and large intestine”.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/abdominal.htm

I read it and it doesn’t really say anything about your condition. I also included the link to the entire medical regs, so just take a quick glance to see if your condition is in there, I don’t think it’ll disqualify you though to be honest. You may however have to provide MEPS with your medical records concerning that surgery. Good luck man.

Q: Surgery to remove large intestine? Only doctor please.?
My mom had a surgery to remove the large intestine because she had lots of pain. The doctor said there was a large part in the large intestine that it’s not health and in bad condition that not enough blood going through and not much oxygen going through. Also there were dried blood blocking things.

Then the doctor had the surgery to remove the large intestine and she used a bag before. Then she just had another surgery so they connect the two end together but after 3 days of surgery she still doesn’t have stool. She didn’t eat any solid food but just drinking. She throw up lots of green or black fluid and the doctor, nurse said those are intestine fluid.

I’ve a feeling that something is blocking in the intestine but I’m still waiting for feedback from doctors….

Any doctors know or have patients with similar problem? If it is blocked then is there anything that can fix the problem? I really don’t want my mom to have another surgery and wear the bag for the rest of her life.

A: I am not a doctor my mother had the same thing a few years ago and everything took a while to start to work again it does after any surgery don’t forget the body has been assaulted and needs to recover. my mum made a good recovery good luck to you nd your mum

Q: Recently i was operted for internal abdminal surgery for intestine. I an now safe, taking small amount of meal
It was done by use of Endoscopy. I do not have pain in my stomach. My legs are swelling condition. I am a diabetic and hypertensive. My age is 38 having two children. Does it affect again me. I stopped liquor.

A: KEEP your bowl movements smooth, It will not re-occur

Q: if i had a friend who fell needed surgery after injuring himself on a neighbors sidewalk, whos responsible?
he was riding a bike and he hit the bump in the sidewalk and somehow punctured a hole in his small intestine, he needed surgery and was in the hospital for weeks, now he needs doctor checkups and mri’s, whos responsible?

A: I am sorry about your freinds accident,but I agree that the property owner is not responsible for the maintenance of the sidewalks.I wish you luck trying to deal with the municipality because I can almost hear there reply..*we have done extensive research into your claim and find that we have no complaints from anyone regarding the damaged sidewalk you were injured on.If we had have we would have been required to fix it within 48 hours.We are a large municipality with many sidewalks and rely on our citizens to bring any defects to our attention*I wish you better luck than my freind had but I dont think they are going to do anything other than a kiss-off letter.Contact your own homeowners insurance and you may be surprised that they will cover costs.GoodLuck

Q: Have you had a dog that required surgery for an obstruction that had complications?
My faithful dog Bo, a seven year old Australian Cattle Dog, ate a peach pit that got lodged in his lower intestines. The surgery was five days ago. He is still in the hospital, one of the best in Los Angeles. He is running a fever of 105.6 and his incision is inflamed due to a reaction to the sutures (they say it does not look like an infection, but rather an inflammation). They are running test to see if his intestines are leaking post surgery as the cause of the fever. Have any of you experienced complications like these? We may lose him, I’ve been told by the surgeon.

A: Luckily you got the obstruction removed. I had a 7 month old pup that ate a nylabone that broke, it lodged in his intestines and he ended up passing away because the surgury wasn’t done fast enough. Because the obstruction was removed your dog has a good chance for it to recover thought it may be touch and go. I wish you and your dog the very best I know how hard it can be.

Q: I just post question about c-diff and I did not mention that she had surgery, removing part of her intestine.?
She had blood-clots, cyst and a tumor on her bowls now she has c-diff and started taking the medicine for that about 3 day now and has passed worms in her bowl movement. Could she have gotten this from her surgery?

A: She got it from medications she was taking. Most likely an antibiotic.

Q: What are the chances that a sessile polyp in the small intestine becomes malignant?
My dad is 84 years old and has a one centimeter polyp in the small intestine. Some doctors reccomend surgery while others dont. What are the chances that these polyp becomes malignant?. We are concerned to put him into surgery if it is not really necessary.

A: Since you are not giving any information about the polyp there is no way of knowing. Your best source for that answer is the pathology report. With that information and questions you ask the surgeons about the basis of their opinions is the best way to make your decision.

If you do decide on surgery he would not need a colostomy.

Q: How soon can my ex boyfriend start having sex after surgery?
My ex boyfriend who i love very much just had surger to remove his colon, he has a temporary bag to dispose of his waste and bowels. He will be getting the corrective surgery to connect his small intestine to his anus in 3-5 months whenever he is fully healed. I’m wondering how soon now he can have sex or receive oral sex. I am anxious to be with him again after 4 years of not being together. Will he still have his sex drive? He is being weened off steroids. How will this work?

A: i think that he will need time and wont be up to sex at the moment. If he isn’t, just make out, or give him a romantic gesture like a cooked dinner when you meet up with him. Sex is a big part of a relationship, but its not the most important factor. x

Q: If your intestines don’t absorb vitamin D, will they do surgery on them to make them absorb it?
I have rickets in my knee. I looked up online that a symptom could be that my intestines don’t absorb the vitamins in the foods I eat. So would they perform surgery to somehow make my intestines absorb the vitamin?

A: No. There is no surgical correction for rickets. Did a doctor diagnosis or did you just figure that’s what you have. Rickets is not common in the modern world. Also, your body produces vitamin D when you are exposed to sunshine, so if you get outdoors at all, you shouldn’t develop Rickets.
There are lots of other things that can cause knee pain, but you need to see a doctor and perhaps have some x-rays to see what’s going on.

Q: My cat has pneumonia after surgery to remove an almond from his intestine..his survival is the question!?
on tuesday my cat had surgery to remove an almond from is bowel. After almost 3 days of vomiting, he went in for the surgery and today the vet called to say that he is getting better and would be put on food today. However, this evening the vet called and said that he has pneumonia and has liquid in his lungs, bacteria which is from vomiting. He must have inhaled some of it back. He is only 2 years old and an awesome cat! The vet says based on tonight we should have a clearer picture. He has been on antibiotics since tuesday and is now on 2 more for this pneumonia. I was wondering if any of you people could inform about cat pneumonia and whether or not he will make it. I have prepared for the worst! please help shed some light!
-Stephanie

A: with meds and rest there should be no problem

Q: How long should it take to recover from bowel surgery?
I know this can only realistically be answered knowing the specifics of the case. Has anyone had this surgery? Its surgery to remove part of the intestine that is diseased due to a stricture caused by crohns disease. The patient is a lady of 53 who enjoyed good health before her diagnosis but has not been able to eat for months due to this condition. She is very thin and weak but strong mentally (and healthy elsewhere). Hope you can help or even just share your story.

Thanks

A: hi swinkers, I am a female crohn’s pt. who has had many surgeries w/the most recent in Sept. 08.

It varies in each pt. as to how long it takes to completely heal due to complications afterward such as cellulitis, fever, drugs that lower your resistance to infection, if the pt. was healthy going into surgery or if there were problems beforehand.

If you check out the Crohn’s & Colitis foundation’s site, they have stuff on surgery, diet, finding a local support group, as well as a live chat and hotline run by healthcare experts, plus there is an open forum where you can post questions to others who have Crohn’s or UC.

Definitely give that a try.

Q: Can any type of surgery affect your height growth?
1) If someone were to have surgery to remove something (like a piece of intestine) when there about 1 week old, will it affect thier growth?
2) If the person has a Second surgery to remove another peice of intestine at about the age of 12, will it also affect height growth?

A: 1) If the intestine section removed was substantial enough it could theoretically cause a lower amount of absorption from food, and hence cause mal-absorption/mal-nutrition derived stunted growth. This is an outside chance.

2) Again, it would only do so if it caused a deficiency in nutrient intake. Otherwise it should cause no problems with growth.

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