Bowel movements

Happy Easter!
Sorry you had to google ileum. I will put the definition here so others don't have to google it.

The small intestine is made up of 3 main parts: the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum.

Anatomy of the small intestine:

Citation: The above quote is from yoursurgery.com/ProcedureDetails.cfm?BR=1&Proc=49

Figure 1

The terminal ileum is that last part of the ileum where it connects to the large intestine. The terminal ileum is responsible for processing vitamin B12.

Regards,
Mike

Thanks Mike

Of course I had to google ileum and found a wealth of information. I am so impressed that your doctor wrote back so fast.

Happy Easter everyone

Al

Below is the reply I got from my uro. Remember, I have the VIP pouch (vescica ileale padovana).




Mike

I had acute diverticulitis which resulted in a colon resection shortly after my first TURB in 2005. Over the last 4 years I have learned what foods causes the most problems and how to schedule my menu to coincide with my work hours. When I have a Big Mac Attack I had better be home within 2 hours. One major side affect is what I call the locking up of my bowels for days when ever I have to take pain meds or go under anesthesia. Being constipated with a Foley catheter creates a painful dilemma.

Last year due to another issue I started taking Pantoprazole (blocks acid production in the stomach) and in my case this has eliminated some of the inconsistency of the bowel movements. Maybe this is a pleasant side affect.

Echoing Pat and Mike keep after the doctors I believe most have the same motto “least said best said”

Al

Sorry for the overload Irishguy.. But these things are important and surgeons generally do not want to share...they're so busy cutting.
Your symptoms sound like dehydration to me or loss of potassium which is Hypokalemia and you really should report it to your doctor..you seem young and fit and probably rebound quickly but you don't want to mess with it either. And loss of fluids on a regular basis can cause it.
Symptoms of Hypokalemia:
Hypokalemia ranges from very ornate to severe level. A person suffering from simple/harmless/primary staged hypokalemia may experience no symptoms at all, but general symptoms of hypokalemia are:
Fatigue
Patient may experience problems such as Myalgia and muscular weakness
Patient may experience hyponatremia and also may experience confused i.e. anxiety.
Acme problem
Skin related problems such as blistering, skin eruptions, dryness of skin etc.
Temporary memory loss or problems such as weak memory etc.
Patient is prone to heart related problems, such as heart deterioration.
Digestive system also may get affected due to potassium deficiency leading to hypertension, improper sleep, nervous system deterioration, depression, constipation etc.
In some cases patient may experience ringing/noise in ear.
So keep the Gatoraid nearby.. and do let your doc know you are experiencing this........sorry for adding to your misery.......Pat:S

Patricia and Mike, Whoooa – Waaaaay too much information to take in all at once but thanks!

Nevertheless, I feel your posts have pointed me in the right direction regarding my issue. Your information has raised my suspicions about the vitamin B12 point and also what part of my intestine was used to create my Neo, plus how much of it was used. I realise now that these are all factors that govern the outcome of how my manipulated, battle scared intestine has recovered when the dust has settled; so to speak. This information as it stands - I don’t know, but It is definitely something I’m gonna ask about at my next Doc meeting.

In the last week or so, and for no apparent reason - a great tiredness overwhelmed me physically at first, then mentally by getting me a little down. I thought at first ‘Hello’ I recognise these symptoms - it’ll pass in a day or two. But the tiredness lasted a week and beyond(the longest ever) This also coincided with very loose, in fact - watery stools for the same time the tiredness lasted. I’m fine now, the tiredness has abated and my mood has lifted with my stools “thickened” somewhat(but nowhere as near as they could be). I guess when there is a little extra stress in one’s life and perhaps one is not eating as optimally as one could be, then something has to give, especially on a shortend intestine - hence my exaggerated symptoms. Last time I had a B12 check all was ok and stocks were good. But now I’m not so sure. It remains to be seen if B12 deficiency and or a stunted intestine plus diet is causing my issue. I’ll go and get a blood test and talk to my Doc then post my findings.

Sassy, sounds like a good remedy while I'm getting to the bottom on the problem(parden the pun:lol: )

Thanks again for your kind input.