tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339253742486294847.post8357318843876482162..comments2024-02-21T23:54:48.387-08:00Comments on My Story-My Battle with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP): Stoma closure day +3 Mon 10th MayDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987847582949613057noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339253742486294847.post-16595688503567789162010-05-15T13:46:13.169-07:002010-05-15T13:46:13.169-07:00Dear Dave,
I had my operation for PMP almost the s...Dear Dave,<br />I had my operation for PMP almost the same time as you -- Jan. 18 -- and your blog has helped me when I have been discouraged. I had no idea how long the recovery would take -- since I have never really ever been sick before, I was totally blind-sided by the whole thing. I did not have to have a stoma, but did have to have a second operation a week and a half after the first because my small intestine got twisted. Somewhere in there, I had to have the NG tube re-inserted and agree that it has to be the worst experience ever. Waiting for that first real fart and bowel movement was excruciating (but such a relief when digestion finally happened.) I am finally feeling like myself again, but it has taken awhile! I live in a small town in the USA and was incredibly blessed to find a ferocious and passionate surgeon in Portland, Maine, who was knowledgeable about this very strange disease. I wish the best for you and your family, and thank you for this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com