Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?

Posted by joyce1 @joyce1, Feb 25, 2017

Three months after colon resection I had a severe stomach cramp this morning and have not had a bowel movement yet. This is the first time this has happened. So far things have been good.

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I had a colonoscopy eight months ago to remove a 6.5cm polyps from my colon. This was followed by a second colonoscopy last month to remove five smaller polyps from my colon and rectum. Recently, I have been experiencing stomach cramps in my lower abdomen and passing very loose stools five or six times a day. Is this normal or should I go back to my GP for a referral? Thank you.

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@louis2026, were you able to make an appointment with your GP to discuss your symptoms? How are you doing?

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Have you been in touch with your team and/or your surgeon…don’t let this drag on too long !

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I had colon resection..laparoscopic AND open due to adhesions on Jan 4. I thought I was healing great. But now it has been 8 weeks and I have hot pains all across lower abdomen and stabbing pain where surgery was. I just had a THIRD cat scan and they say EVERYTHING looks fine...but I HURT and I BURN. I am SO frustrated!

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@idkaren I am in the same place as you, pain constantly, feel like this is never going to end. Worst part is I'm having a little blood in my stools, and don't know if this is normal, or if there is still more cancer. Supposed to see oncologist today, and have several abd x-rays.

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