Hello needhope and welcome to Connect. It sounds like you are still dealing with a frustrating symptom after your surgery, thank you for sharing that with other members.

I would like to invite back @arletta who experienced something similar to what you are explaining regarding a colectomy and constipation, as well as @wishingforhealth and @gaylordgout who also had a colectomy. In the mean time, you may want to read through their earlier post regarding a colectomy for slow-transit constipation, http://mayocl.in/2f5nXoR, as it may provide some information you may find useful.

@needhope, Did your operating physician give you a timeline on how long it would take to possibly get better? Have you discussed this concern/frustration with your physician?