In August I had a five hour surgery to remove my colon. The surgeon used a robot which left only three 1 1/2 inch incisions on my abdomen. I was told by other doctors that they used to make large gashes which were much harder to deal with during the recovery.
It was elective surgery chosen after 3 1/2 years of constant ulcerative colitis. I was a prisoner in my home since I had to be within 25 steps of a bathroom. My only trips away from home were for doctor visits. Since the surgery I am driving again and I have taken many ventures outside my home.
best wishes. Three visits to the hospital since the last weekend of July 29 days total. Walking with a cane and driving again. Back to “normal”