Crohn's Disease - Resection Surgery?!


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Crohn's Disease - Resection Surgery?

I'm 26 and have had Crohn's for about 10 years. During my most recent colonoscopy my gastroenterologist discovered a lot of scarring which is causing a partial obstruction. He stated that scarring is irreversible and will need surgery to correct. I would have to have 15 inches removed and then they would reconnect the ends of the colon. I'm looking for the pros and cons. Has anyone had this? Did it lead to more frequent surgeries? How long were you in the hospital? How long would I have to stay out of work?


Answers:

I had resection surgery about 10 years ago when I was 27. They took out about 6 six inches of my small intestines and my appendix for good measure while they were in there.

So far this has been my only surgey. Since this disease varies between people there is really no way to tell how many more surgeries you may or may not need after the first one.

I'd say the pros would be that you should be in remission for a while after the surgery. Of course there is no way to know how long that will be.

Cons other than going through the surgery and recovery time would be that the disease mostly likely will come back near the area of the resection.

I was in the hostpital for about 7 days. I was stayed out of work for about 4 weeks total.




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