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vstRN

For those of you who have had one of these, can you tell me what your symptoms were? I am in between surgeries (step 2 and 3) and having a pretty rough time. Lots of pain but very limited to my rectum and really only on the right side. I am also passing mucus and stool very frequently which I know is normal but it seems as if the second something touches this area I am running to the bathroom - which is all the time. I also started having some rectal spasms and some urgency. No blood and no cramping but so uncomfortable to the point where I am hesitant to leave my house. I haven't even had my takedown surgery yet and am missing my diseased colon.

Thank you so much in advance.

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Former Member

How long ago did you have step two? Time could be the factor. Have you asked your doctor about a rectal abscesses, that was part of my symptoms for that.
-Sara

6/10/1211:19 PM

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vstRNMember

I am 6 weeks post surgery. I've always had this pain but not as intense. It's only been pretty recent once the mucus and stool really started to increase. I think my surgeon is going to scope me this week since the pain keeps getting worse.

What was your treatment for the abcess?

6/10/1211:28 PM

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Former Member

Antibiotics (Cipro I think) and epson salt baths. When I had the abcess i was doing awesome and then all of a sudden i couldn't hold at all. It's quite possible that he or she will dilate during scope and fix it all in the process. Which hospital/docs do you use in ny?

6/10/1211:34 PM

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vstRNMember

I really hope so. I really need some relief right now. My surgeon is Dr. Lee and GI is Dr. Bosworth both with New York Presbyterian. How about you?

6/10/1211:39 PM

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Former Member

I use mount sinai. Like my GI doc Dr. Legnani, have since rejected the colorectal surgeon who i had (dr. greenstein). I chose to see a general surgeon with an interest in colorectal (Dr. Nguyen) instead. I see you're an rn, do you work at the same hospital? How did you choose your team?

6/10/1211:52 PM

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vstRNMember

My GI was recommended by my former GI when I was living in Chicago. He then recommended my surgeon who he works closely with. I adore both of them. And yes, I'm a nurse but not at NYP. I'm actually a nicu nurse so absolutely no help when it comes to all of this.

6/11/128:56 PM

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liz11Member

could be an abscess or stricture. I had tons of mucous discharge between 2 and 3 and then it reduced but I ended up having tons of pain. Seems I had a stricture, so I ended up having to have a dilatation under anesthesia between step 2 and 3. Just be forwarned if your surgeon tries a little look and see in his office first. OMG.. that was the worst pain I ever had. After that failed office scope he scheduled the dilatation for 2 days later.

6/11/129:20 PM

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vstRNMember

liz11 - Thank you so much for your post. I am going to get a scope tomorrow to see what is going on. My surgeon's nurse is leaning toward stricture - thank you for the warning. Ughh... doesn't sound fun. Did you need any dilations after that one?

6/12/123:37 PM

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