Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?

One thing I found very helpful is vegan protein powder - protein from plant sources, not dairy sources. I would mix the powder with water, not milk, for a very drinkable 20-30g of protein.

How did that go? It’s been a month for me now and I’ve had that off and on when I’m feeling constipated. Doc told me that’s to be expected while I’m still healing. Have you ever had chills, nausea, and abdominal spasms accompany the pain with frequent visits? That’s what I’m currently dealing with.

Hi @krazianne, I'm tagging @bjstp329 to make sure they see your questions.

It's hard to be patient with our bodies. In the grand scheme of things, one month after a major surgery is not a very long time. It's been almost 2 weeks since you posted. Have things improved or been reduced? How are you doing?

So I found out I was experiencing a combination of two issues. First part was due to constipation even though it didn’t seem so intense. The second part was taking Beano. I did not realize that it is not recommended for those allergic to mold. So my body was trying to expel it while I was constipated. So the outcome was intense constipation reactions. I purged my system with Milk of Magnesia and I’ve been better since. Now it’s just minor constipation issues that I regulate with Miralax. This whole experience has been a rollercoaster. But this was also my first surgery and I was lucky we found the cancer early. I appreciate your response! I feel like I’ve received more comfort in reading these forums and browsing Mayo Clinic’s library. It’s how I found out my body is reacting normally post surgery and why. It’s also how I found out Beano was a big culprit in my temporary downfall. What an amazing source of knowledge!