What is it like to live without a large intestine?

This is what it's like to live without a large intestine. (Picture: Metro.co.uk/LibertyAntoniaSadler). I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) – a form of Inflammatory bowel disease – in January, 2015. read more

When living without a large intestine, you would have to take a lot of medication. You would need meds to slow down your digestive system, meds to stop inflammation, and sometimes meds to help you sleep through the pain and cramping. Also, your weight is not as stable or consistent. read more

Having no large intestine means my digestive system now works a lot quicker than most. Without medication, I would live on and off the toilet non-stop throughout the day. To control this, I have to take two pills of Imodium every couple of hours, to slow my digestive system down, and to stop the bloating and cramps that come with it. read more