← Return to Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?

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@barbfowler

I sympathize with your side effects. I had colon cancer resection one year ago and then chemo for nine months. My side effects are different but I’m now suffering from diarrhea and some bowel issues. Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, and Tums are helping. I feel like if some of the stress from the outside was off of me my symptoms would improve. I pull away from people because of the negative feelings it makes it more difficult for socializing. I know socializing is so important to get us more healthy. Yet again it seems more difficult when we are not feeling well and we have these unattractive side effects that people do not understand. You are not alone! I congratulate you for reaching out, seeking help from doctors, and doing whatever socializing you can do. Trying to keep our spirits high while dealing with the side effects are extremely difficult. I am sorry for your situation.

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You are so kind, and I appreciate your time and post. You made me feel so much better today. It is hard to explain to others that the surgery is not the fix compared to many other medical procedures. It is feeling like I traded one issue for a lifetime of timing what and when I consume any food, where I go and even that is not exact. Incontinence was not something that is easy to manage and hurts psychologically and destroys one's dignity. I cannot fathom how you were able to additionally deal with cancer and chemo treatment. I had cancer and the treatment side effects go on for a very long time even without a resection. You are very brave and understanding. Please, let's keep in touch and you are in my thoughts and prayers, Barb.