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Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Jun 4 9:58am | Replies (521)Comment receiving replies
Yes, I'm sure you were hoping to feel better by this time, @lorijbq. You don't mention your age, however, many of us have found that healing takes more time as we get older.
It is important to take care of yourself now. I really think it is important to report these new symptoms to your doctor. If these symptoms worsen, please go to a walk-in clinic or the Emergency Department of the hospital where the surgery was performed.
Will you call your doctor's office and explain how you are feeling?
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Yes I will first thing Monday morning. The pain in my bellybutton has subsided. It’s just everyday it’s something née and scary. My plumbing feels like it will never be the same. I am 61. The doctors talked me into this because of reoccurring diverticulitis. Said if I do it now my chances of ending up with a bag were much lower than if I wait. So I agreed. Everything about me is different. I lost all muscle mass due to weight loss too. Maybe I’m expecting too much at 5 weeks.