virgo1952, I found through trail and error and advice from friends that Hot Baths really help the gas. I went through Stage IV colon cancer 20 years ago. Staying busy helps!
I have just found that excersise programs really help! Our YMCA has a whole Silver Sneakers Progam that has been a Life Saver for me, along with Mayo Connect!
I take Silver Sneakers Yoga one hour a day twice a week and a Silver Sneakers Flexibility and Balance class two othe days a week for an hour a piece. I am not a "Gym Rat", did that 40 years ago, so having a class makes it easy to get excersie with a group.
I know others on hear have heard my "Prech" about the classes. But they are so easy. It takes my mind off of what alies me.
Being very introverted it was hard for me to walk into a new class and introduce myself to the instructor. But I put my BIG BOY PANTS on and walked in and got started. I explained to her why I was there and what I hoped to accompolish! (PS, but I was also very Lucky to find a Saint for an instructor!)
My one comment is both of my classes are 99% ladies! Men my age need it as much or more than the ladies. You have to let your Ego go and walk in and help yourself!
Sundance(RB)