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Two years now, since colon resection (ascending). Still struggle with diarrhea. (At least in the mornings, 2-3 times.) It's interesting that my GI, did not seem to understand or believe it could be do to that resection... altho I read enough about this online to know how common it is. So did all the poop tests which were negative. Bottom line for me (only me) is that it was REALLY hard for me to introduce fiber back into diet, after being only able to eat soft foods for so long. I have started taking Metamucil Fiber Gummies (pretending like their candy)... but start slow with this... because can be definite gas 🙂 And not being afraid of fibrous stuff (still wary). It has definitely helped a bit, and while hope it gets better... have a sense will be something to deal with for perhaps forever. Immodium type of stuff also helps, although I really hate taking additional pills. I feel lucky that it doesn't mess up lifestyle too much except in a.m. Wishing you and all Good luck with yours!! You are not alone!!

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Thanks for the response. I think the problem is with fiber. I’m going to try Metamucil. Can’t hurt!

My resection was rectum and part of sigmoid colon - the other end from yours. Wonder if that may make a difference. Immodium (Loperamide) allows you to go up to 16 mg per day. So, far I have been successful with one 2mg. But sometimes I need to renew it after a day and one half or two days. Have had reasonable results with Metamucil fiber, 2 table spoons twice daily which I mix with orange juice. I am looking forward to pelvic floor therapy, but that may not be appropriate for ascending colon resection. If that does not resolve my issues, I hope to be a candidate for sacral nerve stimulation. I first read about low anterior resection syndrome in an oncology medical description last year (again, not clear that LARS would apply to ascending). I believe it is a relatively recent find although it affects many.