What Is Intussusception?

Intussusception occurs when one portion of the bowel slides into the next, much like the pieces of a telescope. When this occurs, it creates an obstruction in the bowel, with the walls of the intestines pressing against one another.

For a couple of days, I had unusual colicky pain, cramping, vomiting and nausea.  I went into the Emergency Room and they were able to see it in the CT Scan and the Barium treatment. 

My treatment required surgery.  The doctor who performed the surgery was Dr. David Rose from Stanford and with Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Santa Cruz.  He was such a great doctor who regularly came into the hospital to check on my progress, sometimes twice a day! 

Here I am two weeks after having surgery and feeling great and I am back at work and travelling.

I have to take it easy for 6 weeks and not do any lifting or strenuous exercise.

Other than this and the anemia, I have not had any other complications or challenges with my gastric bypass surgery.

I thought I would share this story with others.  Everyone has a different experience and certain challenges do arise.

Stay healthy!