Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?
Three months after colon resection I had a severe stomach cramp this morning and have not had a bowel movement yet. This is the first time this has happened. So far things have been good.
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Hi @nelliekittyhaven, this must be frustrating to be limited in your movements and activities due to frequent bowel movements. While 10 months may seem like a long time, our GI track can take a while to adjust. The bowel movement experiences vary dramatically post surgery for diverticulitis. Some people deal with constipation, others diarrhea. I've had stress without surgery lead to a prolonged period like the frequent soft stools you describe.
Here's a short list of similar discussions that illustrate the various experiences:
- Small Bowel/Ileocecal Valve Resection: 10 months post-op and no relief https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/small-bowelileocecal-valve-resection-10-months-post-op-and-no-relief/
– Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Chronic Constipation
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/colon-resection-for-diverticulitis-and-chronic-constipation/
You may also wish to connect with members in this related discussion:
– Seeking support for recovery from diverticulitis surgery
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/seeking-support-for-recovery-from-diverticulitis-surgery/
May I ask what your surgeon suggested to do? How are you doing today?
- – Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/three-months-after-colon-surgery/
I'm tagging a few fellow members, like @suziq52 @anniegk @ppat4pr @ono @blbanner @jlstjohn
Nellie, how are you doing now?
Hi all, I had high anterior resection for diverticulitis 3 years ago… all is well apart from really bad smelling gas … anyone have the same? Any remedies? Thanks
Hi I had sigmoid colectomy 2 months ago now I feel pain and pressure in rectum along with mucus discharge,wondering if anyoone has experienced this?
I would definitely be calling the surgeon. Xrays may be needed. Good luck! ❤️
I wonder if its the nerves healing. Possibly damage there as well due to the trauma.
I’ve been having trouble with my big toe nails on both feet coming off read an article that was called chemo toe that said it was a result of the chemo treatments. Does anyone know anything about this
@jeff1957, you may wish to start a new discussion about nail issues related to chemotherapy. I'm sure others have experienced this as well.
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I am four months post op. I am in my eighties. Because of constipation my surgeon suggested Metamucil. I take this morning and evening and it really helps. If I don’t I don’t “go”. Eat well fruit every day, prunes for brekky. Mind you Metamucil is fine ground psyllium orange flavoured. I do get lots of high tummy ache though.
Three months after colon resection I’m still experiencing gas diarrhea and some light pain discomfort whenever I eat anything and when I’m not eating. I changed to gluten-free diet I just want to know what else I can do. I’m taking probiotics. Could this be something other than recuperation.