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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
This is the worst surgery and I regret having it done. After 3months iam still dealing with problems. Newest problem I can't eat. Does anyone else have this problem
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I can relate to you 100%. I too have had colon resection and it's been 3 months. I wish I never had this surgery. My quality of life is worst now than before the surgery. No matter what I eat I feel lousy and always constipated. Has anyone out there had their Sigmoid colon removed? The stool now goes directly to the rectum and sits there. I have tried everything. I believe the colon is not stimulated enough so now I am doing acupressure and it helps a little. I am in such a depression that my next step is to see a therapist for medication to help me through this horrible phase. I am praying for you all.
For several months after the op I couldn't eat anything when I went out all day. It did improve but I still have frequent, urgent calls when out and have pulled off the road with car doors open so people can't see me.
If I eat out I remain close to shopping centres in case. I can't go anywhere that doesn't have a toilet in a short distance.
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I don't think that 3 months post colon surgery is really enough time to be indicative of anything.
You may be expecting too much too soon or maybe just frustrated which is understandable.
You can find right here the stories of a hundred colon resection patients that are struggling with diarrhea and constipation a year after surgery. There are many more who have bowel problems years after colon surgery.
Every case can be dissimilar in numerous ways as no two patients and no two surgeries can be said to be identical.
Even at 3 months, I hope you are sharing your concerns with your doctors.
For as much as a doctor might feel that what you are experiencing is normal at this point, a proper diet must be found. You cannot give up because if you do, you will never improve.
There is light at the end of this tunnel and while we are all at various stages of this journey, no two stories are alike. You have to find what works for you.
I hope that you are making use of the abundance of online research that is available. We have all improved our knowledge over time of all things medical that has benefited our recovery and quality of life.
Best wishes to you always!