How To Care For Your Loved One After A Colectomy
Age A history of medical conditions (aside from the colon cancer) Diet Lifestyle (Do they smoke cigarettes? Exercise?) Hospital Recovery A total colectomy is a major operation and requires a three to seven-day hospital stay on average. During this time, the doctors and nurses will be working hard to keep your loved one comfortable, watch for any complications, and ease them back into nutrition and activity. Potential Complications Like most major surgeries, there are risks and potential complications associated with the colectomy....