Pain still 1yr and 4Mth post Colorectal Surgery

Posted by jonj2488 @jonj2488, Apr 27, 2023

Januray of 2022 I had Colorectal Surgery. I had 6” of my colon removed. I have had pain and discomfort on and off since. Mostly the pain starts when I eat. I assume my digestive system kicks in and starts push older food through the surgery area and this is why i feel pain. It has gone away for a couple weeks and then back again some feel worse than others. I feel better when i’m in a laying position. Sitting upright is always the worst. Walking around helps a bit to. the pain is consistent and feels like heavy pressure.I have had MRIs post surgery when i felt like the pain was to much and something was wrong but have come back with no problems. I feel stuck and helpless waiting for something to go and rupture. I don’t know what to eat to help this. Doesn’t seem like the doctor has had any suggestion and that i can eat whatever i want. Will this ever end?

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llcc8800 | @llcc8800 | May 3, 2023

In reply to @judithclark "I don’t know if I have a hernia again. It feels that I do. In June..." + (show)

I’m so sorry. That’s awful and I’m sure stressful. Are you planning on just trying to live with the pain? I’ve been using THC and CBD (MMJ card) and that helps a little bit. I use THC and CBD suppositories too which help a bit.

I’m seeing a psychologist for CBT for chronic pain. It’s not super helpful haha but it helps to talk to someone.

judithclark | @judithclark | May 3, 2023

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I have tried the therapists that insurance supports. They were horrible. Mine is quite expensive but does work.
I tried CBD and it didn’t help. I may need surgery as I live in Reno and med services are not good here. They don’t want an obstruction to happen. I have obstructions that pass so far.

llcc8800 | @llcc8800 | May 3, 2023

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Try THC combined with CBD. It’s more effective to use both at the same time. I hope that they can help you. Im so sorry you’re in pain

docm | @docmeehan | May 4, 2023

Hi jonj2488, I'm sorry you are having to go through this hell but it sounds exactly like what I am having since I had a partial small bowel obstruction 9 months ago. Doctors tell me to eat anything I want but I can tolerate only liquids and some soft foods. Pain, both abdominal and back, when upright and relieved when lying down. I take Miralax every day on doctors orders to keep things moving and I have daily bowel movements consisting of small (both in volume and diameter) stools.

I had laparoscopic lysis of some of the adhesions 5 months ago and it didn't help at all.

I see from this thread that a lot of people have the same trouble with adhesions and apparently no one has found a solution. If anyone has any suggestions I would be happy to hear them. This is not fun!

Good luck to you and to all of us who suffer with the consequences of abdominal adhesions

docm

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