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Thank you all for the replies. Very helpful. I had many post op complications after my total colectomy that in subsequent years resulted in bi-lateral hip replacements and further revision (due to steroid therapy), an massive abscess wound below belly button after colectomy etc etc.

I was treated at the Royal Free Hospital in London under the care of Mr Adam Lewis who was the Sarjeant Surgeon to The Queen and maybe still is. I had many complications but Mr Lewis really helped me through and was brilliant. After many months in hospital, he always said to just call his secretary if ever had any problems and he will get me back in. This happened on a few occasions and i think at least twice I had to go back in theatre because of a blockage. The last time I was in was over 20 years ago but never asked to come back for routine appointment and quite honestly, been 100% ok.

Now I get intermittent pain int he rectum area - a feeling of wanting to go with short bout of spasms. Worse at night at times but once I relieve myself I am ok but kinda sore. If I walk around I am ok but something is lingering down below .. almost like a dull ache.

Stools are normal and not bloody at any time. Feel a bit run down and get the odd mild temperature. Apart from the issues of the hip-replacements 'playing up' and this new problem down below, I am fine.

Precautions being taken at this time are no spicy foods (well I never did eat spicy food before, just not eating any ... even very mild) drinking more water, taking a priobotic drink everyday like Yakult and praying for the best!!

Will be 50 this year, guess I will request regular check-ups from now on but the hospital should have written to me... they do that for my orthopedic, anti-coagulant and diabetic clinics.

Will let you all know what happens - not afraid of the tests - well except the blood test.. apparently its easier getting blood out of a stone, my veins are so bad!

Tan
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