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Scar tissue after colon resection causing bowel obstruction
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Dec 17, 2025 | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
In August, out of nowhere, I had a emergency Hartmann's procedure and was told that I could have my reversal 3 months later. At 3 months, I had a colonscopy, was good to go for my reversal and that same night, was in the ER with a small bowel obstruction. Had surgery 3 days later. My doctor said we can do the reversal in February but now I have developed severe anxiety worried about another small bowel obstruction and live in fear every day even tho two doctors said that it is possible but not likely. Any help is welcome!
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@darylhd - I had a ileostomy, which has since been reversed. However, before my reversal, I also went to the ER and was admitted with what turned out to be a partial small bowel obstruction. Luckily, it resolved itself on it's own without surgery. At the time, I spoke with the attending physician and he stressed the importance of hydrating because it helps move food through the small bowels. I had gotten the obstruction after not hydrating well (I was on a work trip in the desert) and after eating a lot of vegetables (which are fibrous) without drinking anything with the meal. After that episode, I kept hydrated, made sure that I didn't eat a lot of fibrous vegetables at once, made sure I drank something during the meal, and an another partial bowel obstruction did not occur. Chewing your food well also doesn't hurt. Hope this helps!
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@darylhd, I'm so sorry to hear that anxiety has developed through all this. It is understandable with so much going on.
Were they able to determine the cause of the small bowel obstruction that led to your going to ER? Did you talk to your doctor about your worry of another one happening and what the likelihood is or not? It might help calm the anxiety to know the facts specific to you.