As I have posted many times before I got my life back after my revision.
In June I developed a small bowel obstruction requiring emergency surgery to remove extensive scar tissue and 1 1/2 feet of jejunum(small intestine). I almost didn't make it. My surgeon said the anterior approach caused a defect in the mesentery through which my small intestine got trapped and strangulated. My recovery was complicated by loss of blood and a wound infection. I spent 2 1/2 weeks in hospital and 5 weeks in rehab. granted being 70 years old increases the risk.
What to take out of this? Those who've had an anterior approach be aware and seek medical attention quickly if you cannot pass gas, have a BM and have nausea/vomiting.
Better yet: avoid the anterior approach if possible.
In June I developed a small bowel obstruction requiring emergency surgery to remove extensive scar tissue and 1 1/2 feet of jejunum(small intestine). I almost didn't make it. My surgeon said the anterior approach caused a defect in the mesentery through which my small intestine got trapped and strangulated. My recovery was complicated by loss of blood and a wound infection. I spent 2 1/2 weeks in hospital and 5 weeks in rehab. granted being 70 years old increases the risk.
What to take out of this? Those who've had an anterior approach be aware and seek medical attention quickly if you cannot pass gas, have a BM and have nausea/vomiting.
Better yet: avoid the anterior approach if possible.
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