Small intestine resection

[youngoldbloke]

Recently rushed to hospital for emergency intestinal resection surgery to remove 70cm of my small intestine, which luckily the surgeon was able to re-join successfully, without need for a stoma etc. Has anyone else experienced similar, and if so when were you fit enough to restart cycling?

 

[Cycleops]

Thank goodness no, but I guess there but for the grace of God go all of us.
All the best for your recovery and hope you'll be back in the saddle again like the rest of us.

 

[numbnuts]

Get well soon

 

[Specialeyes]

Aaah, the feeling of coming round in Recovery, realising you're still alive and patting yourself down to find there's no stoma

I had a resection of the large intestine with a 17cm x 8cm (large can of Guinness) tumour taken out on March 1st last year. That was by keyhole surgery and I was home within 3 days on the 'enhaced recovery programme', which translates as 'we get the bed back quicker'.

I was gently on the turbo trainer after 10 days and I got my first road ride in after 6 weeks and 4 days. That was a very flat 50k. Then a few more flat rides before chemo kicked in.

Everyone's different, so the best advice is really to listen incredibly intently to your body, and to the medical professionals a bit too. I took the appearance of my scars on the outside as a decent analogue for the healing process on the inside, as the last thing you want to do is pop a stitch anywhere.

Wishing you a speedy and safe recovery!

 

[youngoldbloke]

Aaah, the feeling of coming round in Recovery, realising you're still alive and patting yourself down to find there's no stoma

I had a resection of the large intestine with a 17cm x 8cm (large can of Guinness) tumour taken out on March 1st last year. That was by keyhole surgery and I was home within 3 days on the 'enhaced recovery programme', which translates as 'we get the bed back quicker'.

I was gently on the turbo trainer after 10 days and I got my first road ride in after 6 weeks and 4 days. That was a very flat 50k. Then a few more flat rides before chemo kicked in.

Everyone's different, so the best advice is really to listen incredibly intently to your body, and to the medical professionals a bit too. I took the appearance of my scars on the outside as a decent analogue for the healing process on the inside, as the last thing you want to do is pop a stitch anywhere.

Wishing you a speedy and safe recovery!

Yes, I didn't realise how lucky I was until my wife related the conversation she'd had with the surgeon. No cancer involved, the intestine died through lack of blood supply following internal herniation. If I hadn't been at home and my son available to speed me to the hospital, I don't think I'd be writing this... the ambulance was going to take too long to reach us. Anyway I recovered well and was home after a week, but it was open surgery - vertical zip like scar on my stomach from the staples! Still very weak after 6 weeks, I've only recently been able to walk more than a very short distance and start driving again, and I'm still on a restricted diet. Reassuring you were back on the bike so quickly. Seeing the surgeon soon for a follow up , so I'll wait for her advice. Thanks

 

[Drago]

Recently rushed to hospital for emergency intestinal resection surgery to remove 70cm of my small intestine, which luckily the surgeon was able to re-join successfully, without need for a stoma etc. Has anyone else experienced similar, and if so when were you fit enough to restart cycling?

Glad you're OK and on the mend. You've got some guts alright.

 

[cyberknight]

best of luck with a speedy recovery

 

[SpokeyDokey]

GWS YOB.

You were very lucky there!

 

[Cycleops]

Glad you're OK and on the mend. You've got some guts alright.

Well, most of them.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Get well soon, that was a lucky escape!

 

[CAESAR AVGVSTVS]

Recently rushed to hospital for emergency intestinal resection surgery to remove 70cm of my small intestine, which luckily the surgeon was able to re-join successfully, without need for a stoma etc. Has anyone else experienced similar, and if so when were you fit enough to restart cycling?

Thankfully I’ve not had intestinal surgery, but I have seen the operations performed. Keep the chin up as it’s an upwards battle, but you sound like the sort of guy that will succeed back to a full recovery to enjoy your life on your bike once again, best wishes buddy ❤️

 

[tom73]

Mrs 73 who’s seen many of theses says a minimum of 6 weeks post op. It’s something to discuss with your surgeon.

 

[Kingfisher101]

A friend at work kept having this done, she had diverticulus. She had an episode of this in Greece and had to have an operation for it there and then, she thought she was going to die because the hospital was so disgusting and filthy. She was O.K. fortunately.
She kept having to return to hospitals in the U.K to have another part cut out and had a very restricted diet. No fruit and vegetables etc. It did her head in because she was very fit and watched her weight previously.

 

[DRM]

GWS, all the best for a speedy recovery

 

[Buck]

I‘ve had an ileostomy but for different reasons but thankfully by keyhole but due to the severity of my illness, complications and other issues I then ended up with a stoma for 18 months.

Recovery is very much relative to the individual, their body and circumstance. You’ve had open surgery so the recovery will be longer and you’re going to have to do a lot of listening to your body and not rushing. Too soon and you’ll set yourself back.

From experience I‘d suggest going for gentle walks and lengthening the distance each time as long as you feel ok, but don’t overdo it!

If you have a turbo then gentle spins might be OK in a few weeks but I wouldn't be out on the bike anytime soon.

Best wishes for your recovery and I’m sure the consultant will be able to give you some clear guidance when you have your next follow up.