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@colleenyoung

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?

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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!