The tables are turned in this episode! Now Rachel interviews Nigel about his life-changing bowel surgery in 2010. Fifteen years on, Nigel reflects on the symptoms that led to his Crohn's surgery, the emotional and practical preparations, and the highs and lows of recovery - including living with a temporary stoma and navigating postoperative ileus. With his trademark candid storytelling and humour, Nigel shares how planning, shared decision-making and trust in his healthcare team helped...
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The tables are turned in this episode! Now Rachel interviews Nigel about his life-changing bowel surgery in 2010. Fifteen years on, Nigel reflects on the symptoms that led to his Crohn's surgery, the emotional and practical preparations, and the highs and lows of recovery - including living with a temporary stoma and navigating postoperative ileus. With his trademark candid storytelling and humour, Nigel shares how planning, shared decision-making and trust in his healthcare team helped...
#6 Part 2 - More IBD patients' questions answered by Dr Mark Samaan
Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)
33 minutes
5 months ago
#6 Part 2 - More IBD patients' questions answered by Dr Mark Samaan
In Part 2 of Episode 6 of Wrestling the Octopus IBD, we put some more IBD patient questions to consultant gastroenterologist, Dr Mark Samaan from Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital in London. This time we're asking what is the definition of an IBD flare, how frequently patients should be monitored - both in active disease and remission - and whether there is a place for surgery as an early treatment option. Nigel and I would like to thank Dr Samaan for generously donating his time as a medical g...
Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)
The tables are turned in this episode! Now Rachel interviews Nigel about his life-changing bowel surgery in 2010. Fifteen years on, Nigel reflects on the symptoms that led to his Crohn's surgery, the emotional and practical preparations, and the highs and lows of recovery - including living with a temporary stoma and navigating postoperative ileus. With his trademark candid storytelling and humour, Nigel shares how planning, shared decision-making and trust in his healthcare team helped...