Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?

Posted by joyce1 @joyce1, Feb 25, 2017

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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myjiggers1 | @myjiggers1 | Oct 26, 2023

In reply to @bjstp329 "Hi I had sigmoid colectomy 2 months ago now I feel pain and pressure in rectum..." + (show)

I would definitely be calling the surgeon. Xrays may be needed. Good luck! ❤️

myjiggers1 | @myjiggers1 | Oct 26, 2023

In reply to @idkaren "I had colon resection..laparoscopic AND open due to adhesions on Jan 4. I thought I was..." + (show)

I wonder if its the nerves healing. Possibly damage there as well due to the trauma.

jeff1957 | @jeff1957 | Nov 18, 2023

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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

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 23, 2023

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@jeff1957, you may wish to start a new discussion about nail issues related to chemotherapy. I'm sure others have experienced this as well.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 23, 2023

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petjoy | @petjoy | Dec 27, 2023

In reply to @tracy430 "I'm also 3 months post op. I'm always having some kind of pain. I just had..." + (show)

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.

ahar1956 | @ahar1956 | Feb 1, 2024

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.

martin77 | @martin77 | Feb 2, 2024

In reply to @ahar1956 "Three months after colon resection I’m still experiencing gas diarrhea and some light pain discomfort whenever..." + (show)

Sounds familiar! Those experiences should steadily improve. Keep a healthy diet going.

phylicaf22 | @phylicaf22 | Feb 5, 2024

In reply to @joyce1 "I had a bowel movement yesterday and everyday since surgery. The stomach started today. It comes..." + (show)

Eat some oatmeal more fiber, pear, prunes etc

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 10, 2024

In reply to @ahar1956 "Three months after colon resection I’m still experiencing gas diarrhea and some light pain discomfort whenever..." + (show)

@ahar1956, I hope you saw the helpful posts from @martin77 and @phylicaf22. It takes time to heal.

Are you finding that the gluten-free diet has helped? How are you doing?

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