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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
I’m sorry you are experiencing so many side effects. I had a sigmoid colon resection 18 months ago. I experience more flatulence than before the surgery and still get minor pain in the lower left quadrant. Other than that it has improved my quality of life.
I am 74 and just retired prior to the surgery. Being at home a lot makes things so much easier. My hat goes off to those of you who are in the work force and raising your family through all this.
I do have a question: my son is 50 and considering have the same surgery. He has had many bouts of diverticulitis. My question is, would anyone reading this that has had the surgery do it again? I have difficulty answering that for him as I had it relatively easy whereas I know many of you have had difficulties.
So any input would be appreciated. I will pass your wisdom on to him.
Thank you! I really hope everyone is feeling a bit better!
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It’s tough to answer. I had the surgery 1 1/2 yrs ago. I still have pain, food issues, bowel issues, gas - I’m always shocked when I realize the day has gone by with no pain. with that being said - the pain isn’t as severe as diverticulitis and I haven’t had an infection in the last year. I do wish I had tried other options before it got so bad but once antibiotics stop working - you don’t really have a choice. I’m 46 as an fyi.
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Hello, my short answer to your son is no to surgery. If I had to do it again I would have explored more holistic options to heal the gut. Also, I have recently explored more meditation/Ti chi classes to send healthy energy to my gut and wish I had done this prior. Attached is some information I found recently. I hope this helps. Thanks for your reply