The EXCRUCIATING Anatomy of Bowel Obstructions

[@theanatomylab]

Hey everyone! Justin here - I just wanted to apologize for the slight audio feedback buzz sound towards the end of the video. I checked the audio a bunch when filming, but something interfered at the end and I didn't catch it in time. Jonathan and I are slowly getting better at this whole filming and editing thing, and we truly appreciate your patience and support!

[@TroyArmstrong]

thanks for posting can you please make a video about gastrostomy tube?? where it goes and what does it do and work and so on and so forth

[@fredhartheimer4104]

I had 10 ft. of my intestines removed! my stomach was IN AGONY!! Almost died. this is serious! DORIE

[@kateclark7250]

Your videos are great. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@elizabethb3769]

Would a mesenteric blockage cause similar symptoms as an obstruction?

[@hafizatulsufiahyaacob5186]

The ghost of the body cause the disturbance to stop you to stop spilling the tea of your bowel issues using their body. Probably be saying, if you got digestion problem, that's your body problem, why you gotta drag my body into this?? That ain't this body problem.

[@robertstack3678]

I'm going through bowel obstructions now. I'm 58 yr old male with terminal kidney cancer. I've had 21 surgeries, 3 colon resection, partial omentectomy and an ileostomy. I've had the ostemy reversed. I'm now battling the obstructions. I just got out of the hospital last week. I've been telling my doctors about this for 2 years and now it's getting worse. I've got all the signs of obstruction, vomiting is a daily thing but only dry heaves. I know I'm going to die soon and I'm donating my body to the OU College of medicine in Oklahoma city. I can no longer be an organ donor so this is the next best thing. Thank you for sharing your experience and God bless.

[@Junjo11]

How did you get kidney cancer?. I pray that you feel no more pain ❤

[@Sandramundy]

Robert how are you feeling these days? ❤❤

[@Junjo11]

Robert how are you 🙏

[@CarolzMusic]

I am so sorry!❤

[@Robin-rj8vg]

I'm so very sorry for your suffering. I have severe chronic pain form ruptured @ bulging discs,degenerative disc disease,osteo in spine,hips knees,and need total knee replacement in both knees as they are bone on bone with spurs on both. I also fell 7 yrs ago breaking my back in 6 places @ my neck in three. I'm in 3rd stage kidney failure. I admire your decision to donate your body so ppl can learn from it to help others. Due to meds I can't donate organs either, so I'll think about doing what you are doing. My body would make one excellent lesson on what not to do in life... I'm a christian, and I'll be praying for you and hopefully someday we'll meet in a much better place where there isn't any pain. I've had 2 NDE's so I'm thankful @ happy to know there is more after this, so much more. I saw loved ones in the distance, and I who can barely walk, was running across an open field with all my beloved pets who have gone before. My G.S. running wide open beside me,looking up at me @ seeming to laugh as I easily kept pace with him. May God bless and keep you, take care..

[@jpkuremi]

My grandma just had this problem 2 months ago, complete with the bile vomiting. We got her to the hospital just in time and the doctors were able to do emergency surgery and help her out. They said if we waited another 24 hours, she'd be dead. Now she's still here and just celebrated her 86th birthday. So thank you for making this video so I can learn more about this problem.

[@elcelsiddig6136]

Happy birthday to her

[@tehduff1061]

I hope she got the problem solved so she doesn't have to suffer that again

[@jpkuremi]

@@tehduff1061 Thank you. She is doing much better now. She needs a caretaker now but she’s able to get around (slowly) by herself and has been doing amazing with her physical therapy. She even danced a little at her birthday party lol

[@Charly6-4]

Just think about those people who are mules for the cartels if you know what I'm talking about balloon contraband

[@jpkuremi]

@@Charly6-4 ....ok?

[@lulumoon6942]

Another moment of gratitude for the departed soul who donated their body for education and understanding. ❤️🙏💞🌈

[@reggievallotton8323]

The anatomical explanation was excellent, however, your personal story really added depth to the lecture. Great job!

[@Lycantherous]

i really hope we get more personal storytelling in the future, its always more fun to learn and engage with someone when you can tell they have an important relationship to whatever theyre talking about

[@lavondaworthington9690]

@@Lycantherous %

[@nathaliep8512]

TOTALLY agree. These guys are excellent at what they do, these videos, explaining things etc. I love the videos and learning so much! Sharing with us your very real, very personal experience with this really balances things out, makes you guys just so much more approachable and relatable. Thank you!

[@judyb1539]

Agreed!♥️

[@cessaly100]

Yep! I’m squeamish! Law is PAPERS not PUPAE!

[@gixxer750r3]

I had abdominal pain and went to three doctors - all of whom had a different suggestion as to the issue - before I finally found a colorectal surgeon who said the only way to figure it out was to open me up. I was at my wit's end and so agreed to the surgery. He had to examine my intestines inch by inch before he found a tumor, which he removed. He saved my life.

[@feralbluee]

i really, really do NOT understand some so-called M.D.s!!!!! cause this happens a lot !!! if that happens, go to the nearest hospital specialist (and hopefully you can do this). why the MD’s themselves don’t suggest this is beyond me! sooo glad you were able to find a doctor who was intelligent enough to diagnose your problem. have a great day :) 🌷🌼

[@ThePopopotatoes]

@@feralbluee next time if they refuse to look into an issue, ask them to note that in your chart. Documenting this kind of thing is helpful for visits with other doctors and future diagnoses. It also makes the doctor think twice about saying no. Putting it on paper/ in the computer makes them more responsible for the results of their refusal

[@patricecunninghamakaintern2833]

I AM IN THAT SAME POSITION NOW. I got a golf ball Growing where my appendectomy scar starts all they can see is I have a mass (Unknown of what) on my Andernal glands and cysts on the right adrenal, told me to come back in a year(Huh) meanwhile this thing is growing in my guts I have to hold in to walk and to sit down. this growth has went from a almond sixe to a walnut size in 6 months so I guess when I can no longer sit they will address it . Wish I had Justin to to look at me, I have Had a Number of gastro issues over the years and 7 abdominal surgeries. Total of Surgeries 21 and know i need somethingdone with this. I feel they are not being honest with me

[@mfahrney1]

@@patricecunninghamakaintern2833 so sorry to hear this..I too have growth on adrenals, kidneys and gallbladder..I have chronic abdominal pain..drs tell me goodbye they can't help me..I'm just bidding my time till I leave this earth 😢..hope you find help!!

[@echo9970]

Patrice Cunningham . Sounds like it's a hernia too me. The weakness of the abdomen wall after surgery, most people have a warning about getting one, but most surgeons will just leave them alone.

[@tfahari]

This happened to me in the last few weeks and the first ER doctor sent me hone and said I was constipated even though I said I was throwing up everything, I was moaning because I was in so much pain and I didn’t feel constipated before feeling this way! He told me to ingest laxatives and take an enema. It was my older child who said you have to go back to the ER because you might have a bowel obstruction. Thank God for my child who went to school to be a physician assistant. I go back to the ER hours later and was finally diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction. That experience was a week in hell but I’m grateful that I never woke up alone in the hospital my family was present unless I had to get a test. My 81 yr old mother spent the night with me every night, my daughters were there when my mother wasn’t and my best friend flew in to help me and my family stay on track❣️I am grateful to my family for being there every step of the way.

[@cherrymetha3185]

You’re very lucky that your family were there for you x

[@jennyanimal9046]

Intestinal inception is when you're intestine telescopes back on itself. Or or a hernia?

[@guineapigtalks]

how are you doing now? I am scared this might happen to me 😭

[@jeanmank6342]

When they tried to send me home a second time, my husband read them the riot act. The hospitality was pivotal in getting my surgery scheduled.

[@Fantamusue]

Means everything when someone is there with you

[@aplummer9670]

This was so informative and helped me understand what my daughter deals with. My daughter's small bowel was twisted when she was born and she is 31 now and has had 11 surgeries so far. Most of her small bowel has been removed due to more blockages by twists or adhesions. Every episode she has (usually once a year) they put her in the hospital with no food/water and the ng tube for a week and she tells me how horrid it feels. She is definitely a trooper!

[@JohnWick-tn2jo]

😞poor girl,,

[@manojkale4408]

Hopes it will cure soon 🙏

[@CatLittleTree]

♡♡♡

[@peoplethesedaysberetarded]

31. 11 surgeries. Wow. That’s brutal. :(

[@aplummer9670]

She is the strongest person I know! There has been a few terrifying times through the years but she has been a fighter since day one. ❤

[@TerrellRiFic3]

My wife loved the video 100% she said no has never been able to explain what she went through like the way you did. Now she's watching every video..

[@claudiadickerman4218]

yes I agree and he especially hit the nail on the head when he spoke of the horrific NG tube experiences. THEY ARE PURE TORTURE on insertion, on removal and the WHOLE TIME THEY ARE IN. It took months for my poor sinuses to recover from being invaded by the tube.

[@FrankieKins112]

I was in the hospital last week with a SBO. The first NG tube they inserted coiled up on itself. They had to take that out and put in another one. Yeah, that was really fun. Problem is, I fear that I'm headed that way again already. Waiting for a call back from my gastroenterologist. EUS and ERCP scheduled for next Thursday.

[@lifeofjoy9404]

I agree!!! I barely survived peritonitis in 1993 and have NEVER been able to describe my experiences or heard anyoneone elso do so this well, esp without dissolving into an angry, weeping mess! So sorry that you had to go thru so much, too. Ugh!😭😱😮 THANK YOU!!👍💪

[@sydneysomer9958]

​@@lifeofjoy9404same!!! I have also been through that and many bowel obstructions. It is the worst!!

[@nanny5130]

Thank you! My husband is in surgery right now with a bowel obstruction…. I needed you!

[@tabithaangers8782]

Awww I’m sending prayers ur way

[@johannesmollett1523]

Justin what happens when someone cannot poop anymore?

[@JCX-9]

@@johannesmollett1523what have you been eating? Lacking in fruits and vegetables will get you constipated. If you don’t go 💩 just one day you should work on that before you add more food to your constipated intestines. Do an enema if that’s what it takes but don’t ignore it because it will just get worse. I go not only every day but several times a day but lot of what I consume is a diet that is cleansing my intestines.

[@123-n8k]

Wishing him fast recovery.

[@TR-wm3sg]

I'm now utterly terrified of something I barely knew existed 20 minutes ago.

[@misseselise3864]

if this video was your first time hearing about bowel obstructions, it’s safe to say that you’re most likely not at risk for one

[@monkemonke9048]

Is this similar to poop impaction had that once oh the hell I went through

[@BerdineGuinness]

Yes!!! I knew it existed... had a mates dad go through it with his large intestines... but boy I'm now on the "how do I prevent this ever happening to me" buzz...

[@0_0-n2c]

OK but question is where is this man getting all these dead body parts💀😨😰

[@vellapb1812]

@@BerdineGuinness when we are partying, we don't care about our stomach.

[@omarra6781]

I came across this totally by accident and I was horrified, amused, laughing, and grossed out, all at once. You're a great storyteller/explainer.

[@meganodonnell5430]

What you mean to say is that he has a great teacher

[@omarra6781]

@@meganodonnell5430 No. What I meant to say is he's a great storyteller/explainer, which is why I said it.

[@eileens8589]

I went thru an obstructed bowel emergency. I never understood the question,” on a scale of 1-10, what is your pain level now?” I was raised to “be tough”, and was always proud of my high pain threshold! I was definitely at a TEN on this one!!! My surgeon took out some necrotic bowel. I guess I was lucky! The NG tube was horrible! Once I got home, I realized I appreciated all the little, everyday things…..like colors, smells, birds chirping, etc! Thank you for this video!

[@guineapigtalks]

how long did your recovery take?

[@stephenhealy4803]

This was me too! Recovery took about 6 weeks to start feeling more normal but I’ve had a few partials too since and I think this is going to be my story going forward….

[@diwakar2834]

If every college professon could teach like this, we would all have jumped out of bed at 6am to get to class by 7.

[@stayingconnected7292]

Facts

[@constancecurry1427]

RIGHT!!!

[@azergothill]

No but yes?

[@ThePopopotatoes]

You had 7am classes in college? My condolences 🙏

[@lucindapepin9133]

You are awesome as you give your vivid testimony of your surgical experience. I was right there with you. Really interesting and relatable.

[@auzzygirl8175]

As a Registered Nurse, thank you for sharing your experience. It has given me insight from a patients perspective. For nurses it's run of the mill and its easy to forget the patients experience. Thank you.

[@globalfamily8172]

That's scary. I think every nurse and doctor needs to experience pain at some point in their life.

[@auzzygirl8175]

@@globalfamily8172 I'm sure most if not all doctors and nurses have experienced pain but we don't all experience every medical condition known to man so it's helpful and informative to hear about the experience from the patients perspective.

[@tywhitmire860]

I'm so glad that you recognized this because I've had over 30 surgeries throughout my life and I've had really wonderful nurses but I've endured more nurses that were absolutely horrid. When you are already miserable and embarrassed when it's digestive issues the worst thing to have is a nurse who hates her job and makes you feel like you are inconveniencing her and insignificant. I know nursing is a very difficult job and more often than not a thankless job which is why I go out of my way to be very appreciative for their help. It doesn't make a difference with the horrid ones. It takes a special person to be a good nurse and you seem to be trying to relate to your patients. Eternal gratitude to you.

[@jamesspiker6024]

@@tywhitmire860 Thank god I have got mostly really good nurses,some of the Dr’s are another story

[@happysurvivor9038]

As a retired nurse and crohns patient I could share horror stories about how I was treated by my own profession. I have had two bowel obstructions that were horribly painful. Worse than labor pain with my four kids. Ended up bith times with emergency surgery but not before being totally abused by doctors and medical staff.

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

I cannot thank you enough for this video! Following a surgeon's 'error' and consequent sepsis, then ileostomy, coma, surgeries.... I can relate to your experience. Your story helped me to understand what happened to me. Throughout this presentation, I desperately wanted to hug you, so here is the best I can do ..... HUG! You are so appreciated!

[@colleenhodges4972]

My daughter had this surgery when she was five months pregnant with her twins. She also had her appendix removed at the same time. She was so sick when it came on and had to be transfered to a larger hospital because our local one didn't deal with multiple birth pregnancies. My daughter came thru her surgery with flying colors and both of the twins survived the ordeal as well.

[@vinitasharma3049]

I hope they are all healthy and happy.

[@trisia44]

I'm so glad to hear that they're all doing well. I had the same thing when I was 20 weeks pregnant with my second (he's 21 now). They took out my appendix, as well.

[@Cocopuffypuffs.]

Extremely glad to hear they all made it through successfully👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰

[@aaronlaluzerne6639]

Here's your 150th like from me.

[@Balin_James]

Modern medicine is a wonderful thing. I’m glad everything worked out at least!

[@mandylisamarie8650]

Don't minimize your struggle, you went thru alot. Thank you for sharing your story!!!! You seem like a sweet and down to earth dude..DID NOT notice any feedback noise as i was really interested in hanging on to every word of your story as well as the info being shared. You guys literally teach me something valuable every single day! Love your channel!

[@theanatomylab]

Thank you!!

[@ryanblack2986]

The feedback noise was just a loud fart! Haha just kidding..

[@GeoffCanyon]

Many years back I had a motorcycle accident, and lost my spleen. Several months later I had a small bowel obstruction. Your description was accurate: the night before heading to the ER, I vomited maybe fifty times. In the hospital, I spent a week in bed with an NG tube, and no progress. Then the surgeon came in a pre-check. They said, "Have you been getting up and walking around?" I replied "No." They said, "Why not?" I said, "No one told me to." They sighed and said, "Okay, no surgery for you today. Get up and take a lap around the hospital every few hours. Try to jostle your guts as you walk. I'll check back to see how it goes." I did as I was told, and sometime the next day I thought I had to fart -- first time in over a week. So I trie to fart and dropped shit right onto the hospital carpet. 😞 I went to the nurse's station and said, "I am SO sorry. I'm walking around to treat a bowel obstruction, and I just accidentally pooped on the carpet over there." They told me not to worry and to just keep walking. Later that day they tried me on broth, and the day after that boiled chicken, and the day after that I went home, without surgery. Afterward, I would sometimes wake up in the middle of the night with a hint of that obstruction feeling, and no matter what I would get up and walk up and down the street, jostling my guts. It happened less over time, and the last time was maybe five years later. And I agree with you, the whole experience was one of the most intense of my life.

[@katherinekelly5380]

Hearing about your experience makes me even more grateful for the medical system and professionals - so happy you made it through !

[@katherinekelly5380]

@@MrIronSentinel I’m 🇨🇦

[@katherinekelly5380]

@@MrIronSentinel Pretty much the same way as the other G7 nations - the US is the odd man out here

[@anetteaguilera7866]

Wow! When I was younger I had to go to the hospital because my intestines were all flipped around. I couldn’t eat anything for days because I would throw it all up. They literally said if I didn’t get surgery done I would die. At the time my parents couldn’t afford it but thankfully they ended up not having to pay anything. We have no idea who paid for it but I’m forever thankful for whoever did because they saved my life!

[@LadyShyye]

At 3 months my intestines were so scrambled too I threw up and pooped out everything that went into me and had to have emergency surgery. I was on a long distance bus with my mom when I got really sick on her before we reached home. Big scar but I'm alive.👍🙏🙌

[@pandoragadson9002]

that sounds like me. What went in came back out.

[@vv7299]

@@LadyShyye Did you have any other symptoms? From your message, I take it that you had the surgery when you were 3 month old.

[@virginiamoss7045]

It's a travesty in the US to be told you are going to die unless you pay thousands or tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars. That should not be an issue ever. But that's our broken/greedy health care system now in "the greatest nation on earth".

[@karenstiltner1386]

I was the executive assistant to the CFO of a hospital for 5 years and he regularly wrote off costs for patients who couldn't pay. That's probably what happened. Hospitals don't advertise this. I was always glad to see the compassion for this type of situation.

[@cyndiea.stevens9004]

LOVED IT! I am an RN of many moons- turned 65 last year and I have spent tons of time with you two as the old lady body has started falling apart. Y'all don't know how much you have cheered me through cancers, kidney stones, etc. I appreciate you sharing your worst with me! You are my go to guys for brush up or deep dive A & P. Keep up the good work!! 🙂

[@michelle9670]

This was ALMOST exactly my experience back in 1979 as a teenager with a hole in my intestines due to Crohn's Disease. What made it different was that 43 years ago no one had heard of it and I was taken to a small hospital around 11:00 pm with no operating staff on duty until 7:00 am the next morning. In addition, the hospital refused to give me any pain medication until the surgeon could see me 8 HOURS later. I screamed the entire time at the top of my lungs and asked anyone who would listen to get a gun and shoot me in the head! The NG tube was the second worse part and the third was the evil nurse who told me to get up and walk on day 2 after a full vertical (down the middle of the abdomen) incision, while screaming at me to swing my arm when I walked because that was how it was done NATURALLY (while my other arm dragged around the IV pole)! The whole thing was a nightmare I will never forget but was destined to repeat a few more times (though never as bad) as the surgical site created scar tissue which later led to the adhesion issues (also mentioned in this video) resulting in several more blocked and twisted intestines. Re-living this story reminded me of what a bad ass b*tch I truly am! The struggle is REAL!! Thank you Physical Body, you are my Hero!! 😇

[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

Having had a small bowel obstruction, I do understand how you felt. But, my obstruction was 20 years ago. But, the 80’s? Seem literally like the dark ages of medicine. I feel for you.

[@claudiadickerman4218]

I have been going through obstructions due to adhesions and scar tissue for almost thirty years! I am all but done with the life of pain I live and am going to find a surgeon who will go in and release whatever he can and maybe I can still have a few years before it all goes south again before I die. I am 69 yrs old and in good health with all other body stuff and my pain is now so bad EVERYDAY that I am housebound and isolated from any social interactions. I don't even let family come to visit as I am so grumpy and depressed it would be unfair to them to come all that way, that includes the grandkids who I have not seen for almost eight years. What fun can a Grammie be when she is doubled over in pain and grumpy. I am going to try and find a surgeon who will help me even knowing that surgery to release adhesions and scarring is only a temp fix as they generally coe back, but hey, I will take even a few short years of a temp fix as opposed to this suffering and isolation which I can not live with much longer. When all the COVID crap happened, the good thing for me was I was used to being isolated already and not seeing anyone and ordering all my needs online delivered to the house.

[@angellotanna9060]

Same experience too last year September 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@KQuinn672]

So sorry you suffer with this😰

[@christinalyons1259]

Strong for sure! That pain I experienced was more intense than my all-natural birth ... by a longshot. And the recovery almost as brutal. We're a tough breed.

[@dikshaladhe36]

Listening to your suffering made me cry. My boyfriend lost his mother due to intestinal adhesion which was operated on initially but later emerged again. She had been operated again but got sepsis which remained unchecked and after being on a ventilator for nearly 20 days, she lost her battle. I am troubled to imagine the pain you or she had faced. One thing people must not neglect is their health and lifestyle that leads towards it. It is very important to be informed. Thanks so much for sharing this information and your story too. Glad you recovered through it.

[@victoriafinnin1215]

So sorry for your boyfriends loss.

[@dikshaladhe36]

@@victoriafinnin1215 Thank you for the message. I appreciate your kind words.

[@NamiOnDaRocks]

I'm so sorry you guys had to experience that and she had to go through that. It must be heartbreaking for you guys. I'm sure they must have had her on painkillers for her duration of the last moments of her life so I'm sure she passed pain free.. So sorry. Must have been a relief to have you guys there though watching over her.

[@reginablaker7294]

I’m so very sorry about your loss. God bless you both. ❤️✝️

[@florenceobrien2822]

I too lost my beautiful daughter due to intestinal obstruction she developed sepsis untreated in time miss her so much 34 yrs old shocking

[@nikki7006]

So glad I ran across this video. Last month I had this same issue. Excruciating pain, went to the ER twice and they kept saying they couldn't find anything. Said stomach cramps possible constipation. Gave me meds for acid reflux and cramping. ER needs to get on top of their game when people come in with these symptoms. I had xrays and CT scan without contrast. But yet their primary concern is you paying the bill and for what when they didn't help you. 4 days later on vacation ended up back in the ER in another state and they did a CT scan with dye contrast and immediately told me I had to be admitted because of intestinal blockage. I was in the hospital for 14 days. What an experience. Never want to go through this again. And you're right, wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Awful experience. I now view life differently. I'm Blessed to be alive. I feel so much joy every poop and passing of gas. If not I get afraid something is wrong.

[@kg-Whatthehelliseventhat]

Hello, I sympathise and empathise. I had a urinary fistula which led to a 996 day hospital stay and an illiostomy. Thank God, I just moved to Japan a month before. How are you feeling now. Do you have any lasting issues?

[@austinschmuck7814]

I've had pretty much the same experience. Though I only had to stay in the hospital for a week. I was in the hospital 3 times, the first one being just to give me fluids since I was unable to ingest anything. The second being because I still couldn't ingest anything, and the third being for my surgery for a baseball sized bowel obstruction. This was back in March, and I spent the entirety of March bedridden.

[@erinapplegate-belville9277]

So my appendix burst. I barely made it through that surgery, flat lining several times. 2 weeks later I had a bowel obstruction due to adhesions from the appendectomy. I'm not sure which surgery was worse. Then 2 years later I had another bowel obstruction which required surgery. All of these were open surgeries not lap.Since then, I have paid close attention to my symptoms when they come on and have been able to do the ng tube to correct the obstruction. YES the ng tube is ridiculous in so many ways! I really wish there was a better way. And YES! It's a glorious day when the tube is removed! Thank you for sharing this. It's so hard to describe the pain, thoughts, mental frustration, etc. to loved ones. I'm just going to direct them to this video! Thank you again!

[@kimguge3742]

I have had 3 obstructions, and several surgeries. The NG tube is by far the worst thing I have ever had to do. I dread it every time. It really is like torture. This video was amazingly informative. Thank you!

[@genevieves8908]

WOW JUST WOW. I feel the exact same way! I was in a car accident at age 15 and my small intestines, and colon broke, I got a colostomy for 6 months and then had it reversed. But ive been in the hospital for blockages like 4 or 5 times and the NG tube is my biggest fear. I'm 37 and I pray I never have to go in again and have to do that. I totally understand, I relate to this comment like crazy. 🫂🫂🫂💙💙💙

[@juliehay]

yep, I agree with likening it to torture.

[@juliehay]

@@genevieves8908 oh my god, I am soooo sorry you had to endure all of that, soooo young too. So much suffering, and I can relate.

[@kasimirb5155]

Why do the obstructions come back, if I may ask? Has lifestyle anything to do with? Is it preventable?

[@kimguge3742]

@@kasimirb5155, in my case, it’s caused by disease, and a redundant colon. The really strange thing is, my obstructions all occurred at the same time of year. Always May. So, this year I am going to do my best to avoid it. But that’s sometimes not possible. I have had a bowel resection, and that creates scar tissue, which isn’t helpful, either.

[@starfishluna5121]

As someone who experienced multiple SBOs thank you for this video. It was oddly nice to hear someone verbalize all the things I have experienced so many times. And it was super educational, I can share with others when they ask about the SBOs and what the experience is like.

[@yolandam983]

God bless you, thank you for sharing. I just finally heard others talk about. Years after I have had several and about to have surgery again. I shared a sliver of mine in the comments. First time I’ve talked about it publicly. Hang in there and keep fighting…God Bless You…

[@EcstaticWaffle204]

Oh gosh, my best time in this video is hearing Justin's story, he's a great story teller.

[@amandanye]

I am going through this now. Emergency surgery twice and 3 weeks in the hospital. I now am home praying the obstruction doesn’t come back. The NG tube was beyond torturous! Thank you for this video. It is nice to see what it all means and that I am not alone.

[@kg-Whatthehelliseventhat]

Hello, I'm in the same boat as you. I sympathise and empathise. Rt now I have a baseball size bump in my stomach but I'm still passing junk into my illiostomy bag. Ct in 19 days. How are you today? Do you have more good days than bad days? Do you take probiotics? Real fermented pickles juice helps so much. Not the vinegar stuff but the ones made with 3% salt solution. I'll use bubble water, real pineapple juice and salt when I have a PARTIAL obstruction. That usually eats the junk right up and opens the intestines. I am so sorry you had to go through that. I wish you the best. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Kmg00324]

@@kg-Whatthehelliseventhatwhat is bubble water?

[@habitualforeigner]

I've been through this. It happened over 30 years ago, and only now have I had the courage to watch a video like this to better understand what happened. I was hospitalized with both typhoid fever (bacterial infection related to salmonella) and malaria at the same time, and needed emergency surgery for acute abdomen. I had peritonitis from a rupture, and when I awoke from surgery, I told the nurse that I felt like all my guts had been pulled out and crammed back in again. Her eyes got big and she said, "That's exactly what they did!" Recovery was very slow, lots of drugs, ostomy bag, fever, pain everywhere. Doctors weren't happy with my lack of progress and sent me for an scan (while dehydrated, nauseated and semiconscious, but forced to drink the contrast concoction). Adhesions. So then another major abdominal surgery after the original infections were managed, but with real recovery this time. It took weeks to be even be able to walk again. BTW this was in Guatemala, between two major earthquakes, in a tiny 6-bed private hospital. Thank you, thank you, for this, and for your personal story.

[@fortheloveofbrum3106]

You are just such a great story teller Justin. I could feel your pain and you made this very up close and real by sharing your experience. When you spoke about the guy a couple of days ahead of you and him saying "you've got this" and him allowing you to dig even deeper into your reserves that just rang so true. Thank you for acknowledging every person who has been taken to "the edge" your sharing of what it was like for you and the appreciation of the "simple things" like taking a sip of water after you had been taken right up to the edge and looked over. I know that feeling. We don't always know how we touch another person's life. Thank you for giving a voice to the often voiceless who have or are suffering. I just what you to know that by sharing your story you have given me strength to keep going and renewed confidence that better days are to come. I hope I can somehow pay that forward. This channel and your video today makes me marvel at this massively complicated, wonderful body, that it works most of the time without my input and that I have one !...... a miracle.❤️ Thank you Justin.

[@grosner]

Until viewing this video, I thought I was the only person in the world to go through what you have so accurately described. I was fortunate to have a loving and supportive family and a surgical and hospital team of dedicated professionals with a great bedside manner. Thanks for sharing your personal story!

[@sushilover40]

This is exactly what I went through when I was 10 years old. The pain was off the charts. Everything I ate came back up. Couldn't poop. My parents brought me to the hospital and they discovered that a portion of my small intestines had twisted and a loop of it was dying. I had the surgery too, had the NG tube for a week as well. I'll never forget when the NG tube was removed! It was green and slimy and the snot!!! So much! My throat was so sore from the tube, but it was such a relief to get it out. The intestinal blockage happened 41 years ago, but its an experience i will never forget.

[@dRed1001]

As I’m reading this now you give me hope that there is a possibility of this NOT happening again. 2 years ago I had twisted bowels that resulted in necrosis that resulted in sepsis. My surgeon caught it in time and saved my life. I had 5ft of dead intestines removed. My surgeon says to have twisted intestines happen again would be rare (since I don’t have any disease or abnormalities that was found to cause this). She called it a “freak incident”…she said “it happens sometimes”. I have been to counseling and was doing great but started back into this rabbit hole of mine of worry a few weeks ago. I worry this will suddenly happen again. I hear all these repeat stories of people having this happen over and over again and it’s so discouraging. My surgeon says stop reading stories of from people who have had repeat issues because it doesn’t depict the total of people who have no more issues. I’m so glad to hear of someone who has had this happen once and never again. This gives me hope. This gives me a break of worry (if only for a second). Thank you. I’m praying for us both.

[@jessicamckenzie2261]

I have Crohn’s Disease and have had two bowel resections and multiple hospital stays and the way he describes the experience of the NG tube is 1000% my feelings exactly. The description from beginning to end (including the snot), walking around with it, getting it out was so accurate. The absolute worst. All of the pain, vomiting, all of it pales in comparison to that tube. I will fight it until they have to put me out to get it in. Very interesting video!

[@markwitte303]

NG tubes are not necessary. 30 plus years ago i had my entire colon and rectum removed ulcerative colitis. instantly felt better the next day and no ng tube.

[@ShortCakeMeg]

I have Crohns disease as well and have had a bowel resection as well....if only people could watch this to have some understanding of how painful Crohns really is 😭

[@arjunys489]

I had a sbo twice. It sure was a real pain. I just wanted to know if it's just me who has a really hard time gaining weight due to a bowel obstruction

[@claudiadickerman4218]

I totally agree with this guy as well and yourself Jessica, the NG tube is the WORST hospital experience EVER and believe me I have had tons of serious surgery etc and I vote the NG insertion and removal as well as coping with it for days on end the WORST!

[@KQuinn672]

😰💔

[@Mark-qc5ts]

Ive just had emergency surgery for this condition, i woke 5am one morning, same symptoms, thinking i needed to fart, then it just got worse and worse, then a realisation set in, something is really wrong, i drove myself to emergency hospital, excruciating pain, yelling out in pain and feeling horrible as people were looking at me, finally i got a CT scan, surgeons came later to tell me about a small bowel obstruction and need to operate NOW, i was so frightened but just wanted to just go under the needle and be out of the pain.. surgery went well no complications, im in 10th day of recovery and its not easy, feels like i have been shot (to the right of my stomach) when i breath in, and when standing up, the pain is awful and kind of like learning to walk again... Im constantly constipated, i think because of having pain killers every day... Id like to praise this gentleman for his time and brilliant explanation, he's spot on.. its only starting to sink in how life threatening this was, surgeons confirmed, if i hadn't have acted quickly and drove in myself it would have been fatal... For your information, im 49 yrs old, my bowel obstruction was down to birth scarring, rare but happens.. it scared my wife and our son terribly, and i just want to get well now for us all

[@andrewsawyer7337]

When you say, “My obstruction was down to birth scaring” do you mean scarring is what caused it??

[@Mark-qc5ts]

Surgeon said that birth scarring is when your a fetus and you twist around it can cause a graze and that graze continues to try and heal right through life, eventually forming an adhesion that wraps around the bowel.

[@andrewsawyer7337]

@@Mark-qc5ts Thank you. I didn't realize that could happen. I've had something similar from December through March. They think a virus attacked my stomach and shut it down (Post-viral Gastroparesis). But I've had multiple heart operations and have very significant scar tissue. A retired general surgeon who I know well told me scar tissue can cause partial obstruction (that does not show up on CT).

[@Mark-qc5ts]

Sorry to hear you've been through a lot. Yes scare tissue is the main cause of bowel obstruction, it's all down to how they form with the healing process. I now have the same risk (previous surgery), but the surgeon said equally it may never happen. I wish you well.

[@brookeclakk2624]

I went through a brain tumor & it really affected the sensory area of my brain. I had a single room due to this for recovery. Well, they needed the bed for a patient who had had a spinal fusion. The movement and noise, & the pain that poor lady was going through sent me over the edge, I went ballistic. I am an RN & let me tell you, the Nurse taking care of this lady had no compassion for her or me. That Nurse saw a side of me no one wants to see. They finely knocked me out. For the next 2 days I cared for that poor Lady and filed a major complaint against that non-caring Nurse. I still have sensory issues 20 years later and hope nobody who goes through what I went through will never have to go through that form of overstimulation. I do understand what you went through. Thanks for all you do.

[@amg1981.]

I have spinal fusions and I had this one nurse who literally slapped me in the back

[@alisaeagle7076]

This fella has the same 3 characteristics of my absolute favorite instructors. Passion, respect and way about communicating facts that is entertaining. I really enjoy learning about the human body!!

[@ahdell5536]

Justin's knowledge of the matter, his fluency to disclose the facts, and his ability to draw the audience's undivided attention through his excruciating experience are praiseworthy. With an anatomy-physiology professor like Justin, there's an A1A-class guaranteed. Thank you!!!

[@amayranylucio3959]

The human body is so incredibly interesting to learn about.

[@AmmoBops]

Not even just the human body pretty much every organism Life in general We’re just here becuase stupid cells wanted to find a way to live longer so they started combing and shit to make organisms and tissues and organs and shit

[@amayranylucio3959]

@@AmmoBops amazing isn’t it

[@KennethU]

@@AmmoBops it was designed by a high being

[@AmmoBops]

@@KennethU probably not tbh

[@zombiemom6701]

@@AmmoBops if you see a computer do you think it just assembled itself? No, you know an intelligent being created that. How much more amazing is the human body than a simple computer yet you think it randomly happened? I don’t understand that disconnect.

[@Will-fw7dr]

DUDE, your approach to anatomy is so professional. I want be an EMT and you're like, 100% desensitized. Good man god damn

[@lisademello-naser4131]

In 2017 I experienced this after a appendectomy (4 days after the appendectomy I had emergency surgery for the bowel obstruction). It was the most excruciating pain I’ve ever felt. Put on a TPN because I had Gastric Bypass surgery and they couldn’t do thru the nose to to the stomach. Went to the hospital at 128 pounds and left after 2 weeks at 118 pounds. It’s something I’ll never forget. I remember asking the doctor what would’ve been the outcome if I didn’t have the second surgery (to repair the obstruction) & he said point blank “you probably wouldn’t have made it”. I thank God every day for giving me a chance as I have a disabled daughter to care for who needs me. I still worry that it will happen again one day. They say that it can occur again….hopefully not. Thanks for bringing awareness. I’m glad you are well now. Your story was very relatable.

[@leilaluginbill916]

I’m recovering from knee surgery and this video almost brought me to tears. I’ve gone through some very low points and you are right about having someone who has gone through the same thing to give you encouragement. It helps immensely.🤗

[@redelfshotthefood8213]

You could pay it forward by volunteering to talk to people facing your own situation, post op if necessary. That is: if you have the energy and interest to do so. Not everyone can. Be kind to yourself and others.

[@realisezmoi]

every poop is a miracle.

[@suzanasaconato13]

Best comment lol

[@melonando9642]

Haha it sure is. Once a week for me, with help of laxatives. It’s the best feeling.

[@treywhite4186]

Or, to paraphrase Monty Python, "Every sh*t is sacred."

[@jskratnyarlathotep8411]

it is, wonderful feeling of getting rid of the waste

[@ShanteRoxxane]

@@melonando9642 Once a week? Try Miralax (polyethylene glycol). I’ve taken it every day and it cleans me right out without pain. I take two servings per day. Very effective. And I’m not 100 % consistent because I don’t like every single day taking things but whenever I take it it’s daily for a couple weeks. My tummy goes from bulging to completely flat in a couple days.

[@lindafett1826]

Thank you😊 for being so transparent with your experience, that's what really helps other's that find them selves facing something like you faced

[@babesimmons4017]

As a healthcare worker I applaud you on explaining in layman terms. Happy to hear you are better!!

[@kyliejett8303]

Your videos are better than any lecture I’ve had!! This one really helped me understand my past patients while a CNA more psychologically and made me self evaluate my care techniques to apply after I finish my nursing program, thank you for all you do ❤️

[@KerryBoddington-y7l]

Thank you for helping us to appreciate the health we enjoy and to be more mindful of those suffering in hospital, to maybe see if there is some way to brighten their day and make them feel loved.

[@intermediateopal8059]

Woah, never been this early. So strange to think that every cadaver in that lab was a living breathing person at one point, with memories, families, enemies, bills, and all the rest of the mundane things that make life life.

[@klarisaarwena]

dark truth of life broski

[@satina1169]

Imagine being a ghost, floating inside the lab and see parts of your body being used for education

[@cope_induced]

@@satina1169 i would feel proud ngl

[@cope_induced]

like: "yoooo thats my head sawed in half! thats wicked"

[@All_Loves_Lost]

After watching this channel I have decided that I am going to donate my body too. I would love to know that people will be able to learn from my body when I’m gone. One last gift I can give to the world!

[@CloKaos]

Thank you for this video (even if it is 6 months after posting!) I have IBD (pan ulcerative colitis, so my whole large bowel was inflamed) and had a total colectomy (and ileostomy) 6yrs ago. Since then, I've had episodes of minor obstructions in my small bowel.. And this video really helped me figure out what was actually happening in my body! I've learnt to no longer vomit, be able to drink copious amounts of hot fluids and how to keep myself out of hospital (with help from my primary care provider for pain meds for obstructions!) The human body is incredible, and I'm glad we have professionals such as yourself helping us understand and develop knowledge, techniques and technologies for the future! Keep it up!

[@CHoward20]

You guys helped me with understanding my Drs when I was in hospital for an ileostomy and I showed them your channel and they said it's cool seeing someone actually doing this stuff on KZbin bc people like you make their jobs a bit easier when explaining to patients

[@MustangSally7259]

My sister went thru this, almost died. She was in the hospital for 5 weeks and said the same thing as you.....she wouldn't wish this on her worst enemy. I wouldn't know and don't want to know. Great video!

[@globalfamily8172]

It makes you grateful for good health!

[@anmoldeep2400]

hope she is fine now...best wishes for her heath❤️👍

[@ricks427]

I'll NEVER forget going through the experience of having an NG tube at the age of 16! I was caught up in the wrong place at the wrong time and got shot in the neck which left me paralyzed from the shoulders down. They inserted an NG tube and like you I couldn't eat or drink for almost two weeks. I remember being so thirsty! The hunger went away after a while, but the thirst was just unbearable! Even though I had so many other even worse problems to deal with, I just couldn't stop thinking of how much I wanted a big cup of apple juice or water with a bunch of ice! The removal sucked pretty bad too! They tell you to swallow while this tube is coming out in the opposite direction. It hurts! Plus, the tube is covered in gross mucus that you end up either vomiting or blowing out...

[@joycewalbert1413]

Wow! That sounds awful! I hope you NEVER have to have that one again! Stay strong...You are VERY brave!

[@kateclark7250]

I am glad you are still with us.

[@catwell88]

I had to be awake when I got one put in. (Due to a bowel obstruction) That was the worst medical experience I’ve ever had.

[@louiseh2259]

So sorry to hear about your paralysis. My dad became paralysed from his upper chest down last year in August 2020. His was due to cancer which had moved from liver to his spine on T5. He died 4 weeks ago 10th June 2021, but the pain he suffered in those 10 months was just horrendous. People don’t realise that you can still feel agonising pain even though you are paralysed. Love to you and your family

[@j.whiteoak6408]

@@louiseh2259 I'm so sorry for your loss, Louise ... it sounds like a terrible way to die, too. I wish cancer could be cured. My own Dad died from cancer too, and he suffered so terribly that although I was very sad, it was almost a relief when he passed. It took a long time to get over his loss. I wish you the very best.

[@joantoplicar5086]

I wasn’t looking for this video, but since I just had a bowel obstruction surgery, I started to watch. Your anatomy lesson was appreciated. I didn’t have much knowledge about this part of my anatomy. But your story was comforting: accurate, hilarious, and so true to life. I’m 75. I brought my prayer book with me to the hospital. After my surgery, I had the NG tube, an IV, a catheter, and a wound vac attached to me, and I had to go for a walk. With some pain meds, I fell asleep, but when I woke up, I was terrified. I kept thinking, I’m never going to eat again! I grabbed my book to get my mind off of these thoughts. I was blessed to read a psalm I had read many times before. It was something I needed, and I fell asleep again. Yes, sir, this experience is a powerful one.

[@bombdiggitydave3881]

Thank you for your story. I have had similar, gastric issues, have experienced being at the near razors edge of my breaking point due to extreme abdominal pain. Had surgery and understand your recovery is prolonged and it can open the door to despair. You brought me back. And reminded me too, that I am, a lucky man and a survivor, as are you. Glad your alive and able to make these educational and transformative videos. They are anatomically interesting. A wonderful tool to understand the human body better👍

[@jamietipton5743]

My Dad passed with pancreatic cancer. I’ve been through this story with him. Thank you for sharing.

[@cherrymetha3185]

❤❤❤❤

[@mburrito57939]

I know someone who's dying from this very thing & you're answering most of the questions that I wouldn't be able to ask. A sincere thank you for helping me understand just how hellish it is.

[@ashleyunderwood4855]

Had blood from my intestines. It IS hell. Morphine didn’t even help. Had a flare up of crohns. Didn’t even know I had it until the pain. Worst pain I’ve ever felt. Passed out on the bathroom floor covered in sweat. I thought I was dying. I prayed that I was because I couldn’t take the pain anymore. I’m so sorry you had to go through that. But we are alive today. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@sherberry9194]

I know exactly how you feel. I had narrowing in a section of my intestines due to Crohns and man those flare ups were brutal. It feels like death, so crippling. I'm so grateful to be out of that stage.

[@ashleyunderwood4855]

@@sherberry9194 ME TOO!!!!!!!!! I thought I just wanted them to put me out of my misery. It hurt so bad. And the blood coming out😭💔. It’s better now. We are STRONG women.💪🏼.

[@n.powell1505]

Hope everyone in this comment section is feeling better now

[@ashleyunderwood4855]

@@n.powell1505 I am. That was a year and a half ago. I have a chronic illness that had me taking so much medication that it messed up my intestines. That’s why it happened according to the doctors. Getting off these wicked meds praise the gods. Thank you.

[@anmoldeep2400]

Hope you are doing fine..stay strong👍❤️

[@justsayin5609]

With the major part of my RN career behind me, this video was a frank reminder of the patient experience. Thank you for being so frank, honest & vulnerable. I've watched numerous IofHA videos as refreshers, and this was by far the best b/c of your personal story. Sorry you had to go through this, but grateful in your sharing.

[@kimberliannahoy7020]

What a tough ordeal!!! Your story is so inspiring and I’m so glad you got through this! God bless!

[@healthycolons7740]

Thank you for this! I am a Certified Colon Therapist in Canada and this is an incredible source of information for some of my clients. Cheers and glad you pulled through!

[@anns1921]

Never even knew there was such a thing. What does a colon therapist do?

[@AlanClapp2]

Oh my lol

[@MartinK-1]

This is a great story! Thank you so much for your experience! This is one of the best channels on KZbin. Your excitement motivates me so much to keep learning about anatomy. Thanks to all of you and for the people who gave us the opportunity to see how a body looks from the inside 👍

[@pennyplant4940]

Thanks so much for that description. I have experienced this 3 times. I agree the NGT was the most unpleasant experience but I endured it and JOY ! when they took it out. This whole experience teaches me the value of being fit and healthy and eating well. The hospital experience made me realize how grateful I am for all the staff, and especially the little tokens of kindness along the way from everyone.

[@miarand57]

Thank you for sharing! None of your descriptions were too over the top for me, but I’m fascinated with things that cause other people to be sick, or pass out. I’ve worked alongside surgeons, and I’ve been sliced & diced by them as well, and since I’ve had way more surgeries than most people I’ve experienced more than my share of tough recoveries afterward which, as you so beautifully described it, are sometimes worse than the surgery itself! Having survived several times when it could have gone either way, gives you an appreciation for the little every day miracles & beauty that we would otherwise miss hurrying from one task to the next in our ‘busy’ lives. Take time to slow down and appreciate the fact that you’re ‘vertical & ventilating’, don’t have an NG tube torturing you, and be grateful for your next breath, if you get one, because our next breath is not promised to us, even though we behave as though it is. Realizing how precious every breath is, take the time to actually SEE what’s around you; there’s a lot of beauty in the world; don’t take it for granted that you can look tomorrow because you’re too busy today. As the old saying goes: “ Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift - that’s why it’s called The Present”.😊🙏🏼💕

[@cassiestarify]

Justin: "sorry if I'm being too graphic" Also Justin: "here you can see this cadavers intestines"

[@DonnaJo3452]

I wanted to donate my body to science but changed my mind after seeing this video!

[@JackFoxtrotEDM]

@@DonnaJo3452 Really? Usually for most it’s the other way around lol.

[@linfinster]

.. and a cross section of a head. 🤣

[@Astropheminist]

My exact thoughts lol

[@iwanchandra3295]

so snot is more graphic

[@junedolson1642]

I'm glad you are okay. Great explanation. My husband had to have the NG tube several times it was awful he had several blockages due to radiation. He passed 2 years ago, and it was awful seeing him go through this.

[@agdesignfabrication1009]

When my wife was in high school had similar situation and they removed her colon and formed a J pouch. 20 years later started having bowel obstructions. Over the course of 9 months she was readmitted to the hospital repeatedly to undergo bowel rest in which they insert the Ng tube. After she had dropped so much weight and was literally skin and bones they performed a emergency illeostomy in which only 18 inches of small intestine was used for collecting nutrition. The remaining small intestine was clogged with matter in which overtime the body would adsorb. A year later she underwent a reversal in a attempt to reconnect to the remaining digestive system, but complications surfaced they were able to increase the amount of small intestine that was being used but now has a permanent illeostomy. I remember sneaking her a sip of water only to see it suck up through the Ng tube. That bile had a smell on a new level of stink. We thought we would never have to smell it again but the matter that comes out of the illeostomy bags doesn't lose that bile smell. Overall it's definitely something you don't want to experience or see others go through.

[@thisissupposedtobeanonymous]

I have an illeostomy with minimal bile. Trust me, it doesn't smell bad, maybe because it's a healthy and working illeostomy with all small bowel. But yeah.

[@vellapb1812]

I an so glad that you stood beside and encourage her, a very good husband with great heart.

[@lisanowakow3688]

❤️

[@beckerickson8034]

😔

[@heathermedling1313]

I had my entire colon and rectum removed at the age of 16 due to cancer, I'm 44 now. They made me a J pouch as well and I had an illeostomy bag for 2 months and then I was reconnected. From that point on I have had complications after complications. Perforated small bowel with another temp illeostomy, mulitple small bowel obstructions due to adhesions. Some requiring surgery and others just bowel rest with the dreaded NG tube. I'm currently dealing with my body trying to heal from my latest bowel obstruction that didn't require surgery. It was a partial obstruction from the scar tissue. I still can not eat solid food without being in so much pain. Soup has been my only form of nutrition. In down about 15 pounds from all of this. I know exactly what your wife is going through. I'm sorry to hear that the illeostomy has become permanent. That is extremely unfortunate. I wish the both of you nothing but the best and a long health life together. Digestive issues are not pleasant for anyone involved whether you're the patient or family.

[@Jeeters87]

My Dad who just turned 86 had a Bowel Obstruction in March and he had to stay there an entire month to be clear of it. He's a trooper.

[@bigred1247]

So did i with a 5lb block of munster cheese i still est cheese but no munster ever

[@Jeeters87]

@@bigred1247 what?

[@jankirschke7425]

Cheers for dad! He is a hero! I’ve had three small bowel obstructions, so I understand!

[@molipaul]

Hope your dad is feeling lots better! I lost my dad last June at age 83. He was always my best friend.

[@reginamitchell9532]

You just told my exact story. Went through this about a month ago. I also never had a previous surgery, so my SBO was weird too. You have described the experience with the NG tube EXACTLY like it was. Worst thing that has ever happened to me. God bless ya and glad you made it through. Thanks for the video also, anybody going through this now needs to watch this because you describe it perfectly!

[@blucky1250]

Yup. Barbaric. I had a mastectomy with tram fl recon and the NG tube for my obstruction was pure torture

[@SleepyFoxElla]

I just want to say that since living with depression and anxiety I've learnt to acknowledge that everyone experiences everything differently - so what you may find extremely difficult maybe be easy for someone else. What I'm saying is, no matter what you're going through, sometimes it's not helpful to compare yourselves to others - your pain and suffering, whether physical or mental, is just as valid as anyone else's. You matter ♥ Edit: my grandmother experienced twisted intestines and had to have a part removed - I was with her during the whole experience and would not wish this upon anyone either. Thank you for this super educational video that helped me understand this much better.

[@cozysteph9782]

I’ve recently went thru anxiety and depression for about 5 months.. I had no appetite at all and lost about 50 pounds because of that.. I’m in a better place in my life right now but I wish you nothing but the best.. sending you a virtual hug ❤️

[@homelessmeme1075]

@@cozysteph9782 I’m glad and also sad that I’m not the only one dealing with anxiety, ever since I had COVID I haven’t felt the same, been having weird stomach issues and I’m honestly REALLY afraid of this happening to me or anything health related :( I’m honestly super health anxious now because of the ongoing weird symptoms of COVID, I feel like people don’t believe me and it’s really disheartening…..I’m trying so hard to be positive and to keep pushing forward but sometimes I just feel like all of this would just stop if I simply stop existing….

[@reginarico5244]

I’m obsessed with this channel! I didn’t get to be a doctor - long story - and this satisfies my fascination with the human body. You guys are amazing teachers! Thank you!!

[@BrokenArrowBrokenBow]

My son is two weeks past surgery and this was his exact experience. It’s good to know it’ll take time to heal. Thanks this really help me put it in perspective.

[@theanatomylab]

Hope your son recovers well!

[@BrokenArrowBrokenBow]

He went back in Friday night with terrible pain and went home this afternoon. He’s trying to understand if this is normal. Your video helped our family very much. Thank you

[@venesiahodges5609]

Absolutely loved this video. Thank you for sharing your story. I completely understand your trauma. Being in the hospital unable to move or eat or drink is NO joke. You almost think it will never get better. Its really hard. I appreciate you and your teams content. Thank you again

[@junebug622]

These videos are soooo interesting and helpful to understanding how my patients feel and physically what they’re going through. Thanks for telling your story! And you don’t have to minimize your situation - it IS traumatic!

[@trishschofield7808]

Thank you for this information video. I’m still recovering from my bowel surgery. I’m 59 & it came out of nowhere. Anyone who goes into the hospital pls, pls, pls, have a family member with that person 24/7. The trauma, meds and assistance needed for the patient to recover is worth their weight in gold. Nurses & CNA’s are busy. The family who stays with the patient 24/7 is sooo appreciated and NEEDED!!!!!!!!! As a patient the meds and surgery, a person doesn’t think clearly and can not get in & out of bed to pee with out immediate help from family staying in the room with them. I love my husband 💞 Thanks for this video.

[@leehasenour6202]

O my Justin! I could see how much that affected you just in retelling your story. That’s terrible what you went through. Hopefully that never happens again! Thanks for the great video!

[@brendacase7756]

We all need to understand that everyone has their own breaking point. I appreciate you sharing and it helps me realize what my scare tissue is causing inside. Prayers that you'll never have to go through something like this again~

[@claudiadickerman4218]

I am at MY breaking point. Eight years now of non stop pain from adhesions and scar tissue, always have at least a partial obstruction and have ended up in the hospital many times with NG tube (agree those are pure TORTURE) and I am miserable and housebound because of pain. EVEN worse still is NO doctors that I have been to see will give me ANY pain medication; they are all too scared to prescribe pain meds now that the OPIOID epidemic is so publicized. I have resorted to alcohol at times and the next step may well be cruising the "bad" neighborhoods of the nearest big city (Charlotte NC) to find drugs on the street.

[@damagementexpert]

I wish good health to all who are reading this post. You just made me relive the experience of my hospital stay for my gall bladder surgery. Yes, the time was very demotivating,but I was fortunate enough to have my parents and colleagues by my side who constantly supported me.

[@kittybitts567]

This is a great video. I'm an RN. It's good to know what a patient is going through. I've been through some profoundly horrible things myself, but what you've been through sounds worse than anything I've been through. God bless you, I have great respect for you!

[@kaylycoleman9956]

Damn Justin, I have so much empathy for you. Thank you for this video. I work in inpatient hospice/palliative care and I’ve recently had patients with bowel obstructions and perforations. I’m a social worker, and I watch your channel to understand the medical/clinical side of my patient’s experiences. Thank you for explaining things in such an accessible way. Hope you’re doing well in recovery

[@Pam-mj1uw]

Man, you went through the wringer! But I appreciate the explanation!

[@Pyrmama]

Thank you SO MUCH for being so descriptive about your experience. I often give a lot of detail & sometimes people feel uncomfortable & don’t want to hear it, but for me, the more I hear or read, the better understanding I have on a subject & I’m also better able to retain what I’m trying to learn. I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic colon cancer almost 6 months ago. I wish I’d had more knowledge & understanding of how the digestive system functions before my diagnosis. I had a colon resection & I’m undergoing chemo, but sometimes it feels like pulling teeth, trying to get details from doctors!!

[@scottsessions3240]

These lectures are great. I wish everyone could have such an experience in dissection lab. You have a gift for teaching. I'd love to see a future video of the "voicebox" as well as another one focusing on the nose/mouth including snoring, more detail on the soft palate, nasal obstructions, deviated septum, tongue, etc.

[@miho6011]

You're so awesome for sharing your story and being so thoughtful of other people who go thru different physical issues. Great teacher!

[@suegrohn2516]

So glad to hear how much you hated the “ nose hose”! I had a twist that required part of my intestine to be removed, and the nose hose was HORRIBLE. I thought it was just me. Your experience validates mine. Thank you!❤

[@casandrabullock9497]

Thanks man. Appreciate your compassion. I started having reconstructive surgeries on my bladder at 6. Over 30 surgeries later I had bladder augmentation. 2 yrs ago I had a urostomy ( bladder came out) have had more NG tubes than I can count and they are THE WORST! Glad you pulled through!

[@tywhitmire860]

You are indeed an amazing teacher! Well done, thank you! I've had digestive issues since giving birth to my 1st child 30 years ago. Yes, it is excruciating pain. I also had a partial colonectomy and scar tissue removal. Not fun at all. I'm so glad that you are all better and you have definitely found your talent in teaching!

[@LILITHDMN]

I'm in the hospital with an NG tube right now and your words about your experience with it helped like you have no idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@mariaccarbone]

I went through that NG tube and I totally understand what it feels like wow. It’s been many years and this video brought back a lot of memories and also helped me understand what I went though in more detail. Your experience was a welcome education. Thank you

[@karenblohm3279]

I didn't realize how interesting this would be. Pandemic year is a year of learning for me.

[@tentifr]

Man i hope this is the year this pandemic finelly ends

[@laurawms1]

You are a fascinating storyteller! I'm a retired RN, and the NG tube story was riveting!

[@jayleigh4642]

This was an amazing watch and on so many levels, so interesting then to hear your personal story was amazing... I felt for you big time. Mine was thyroidectomy and let me tell you even blinking hurt after that, having your throat cut and drain tubes in my throat was something I'm glad I only went through once. I never realised how much we move our heads in one day until those stitches and tubes reminded me... But, thank goodness you were strong enough to keep your mind straight it's a whole new ball game, isn't it? Ten years on and I'm still cancer-free mind and body doing good... Take care of yourself and thank you again for sharing.

[@oceanview3782]

I had almost 2 feet of my small intestine removed and another 3 inches of my large intestine also because I had a fistula develop between the two. I had Crohn's disease for about 10 years before the surgery. I don't have enough space to tell you about all the vomiting, bowel movements and the way in which you live your life around it. The NG tube sucked big time. Surgery help save my life and turned it around. Glad to see you pulled through it. Thanks for the videos!

[@paulettemcdonald7850]

I’m tearing up remembering what I went through. Mine was my large ascending intestine twisted. You told the ordeal perfectly. It was 20 years ago, I’ve never felt the same but have learned to live with and handle the bowl problems I have. One different thing that happened to me after the surgery was I was passing huge blood clots. Very traumatic experience. I watch your videos all the time, very interesting.

[@chrismurray2237]

This was great! You really brought the condition of obstruction alive for me. Your story really brought the symptoms into real focus. My elderly aunt had an obstruction and I had no idea a what she went through. Your story really helped to understand the role of the intestinal track and all its parts. What a miraculous muscle/organ it is. TY.

[@teresatruman2976]

This video touched me the most, and I have to give credit to you for sharing your personal experience. At some point in our lives, our body just doesn't do everything it has normally done. Thank goodness for those of you with the willingness and education to help us through those times. Watching your videos has been so informative for me. Thank you.

[@broomrider2697]

I had a volvulus. My intestines twisted up inside the mesentery, died & turned necrotic. Never seen hospital staff hurry like that before! The pain was horrendous. Cut from belly button to pubic bone, nasty NG tube & full body swelling (have auto immune disease that freaked out). Life changing experience- removal of quite a a bit of intestines & appendix. Full year of recovery. Thank you for this video- nice to know others truly understand

[@michelecaron]

Bless your heart. Gunny’s are tough…but still have feelings. My thoughts are with you. Good Health & Happiness

[@16Willmanutd]

His story reminds me of when i had pancreatitis. Worst 2 months of my life damn near killed me. I also had a tube in my stomach but it was for 4 weeks. I didnt mind it too much other then the not drinking water part. He isnt kidding about being thirsty. I would beg the nurse just for an ice cube. Stomach issues aint no joke

[@globalfamily8172]

You would think that if you are getting IV fluids, your body would stop bugging you.

[@Kionala]

@@globalfamily8172 the body is a picky thing. when your mouth is dry the Sahara looks wet.

[@Z_place_holder1234]

I had an NG tube in for a little over a month with no water or food….. and it’s honestly surprising how the fluids they give through IV or Pic lines do absolutely nothing for thirst. I wasn’t hungry for any part of my stay with no food, but the thirst was what got to me. Thankfully I got to suck on these tiny little sponges with water designed to lubricate my mouth. After a while I literally broke down in tears about not being able to drink water with the irony that I was losing water in the process. I also had to worry about prolonged use of the NG, since they said they might have to replace it after 30 days. It’s super unpleasant to get in, and I’m glad I was in so much pain when I got it so I barely focused on it.

[@cheypam]

When I see videos like this, it makes me happy that I'm donating my body to science when I die.

[@absa9115]

thank you so much ❤❤❤ it will help a lot of people❤

[@deborahfairbanks4012]

I need to tell you, YOU'RE WONDERFUL!!! Thank you for sharing your experience so candidly...