Hi Maureen. I’m sorry your struggling. My husband takes anti gas medicine (gas x etc.) as he has had similar issues. Also, sometimes what you intake as fiber can be switched up as well. We have learned that trying different options allows him to find what is best for “him”. You know your body best but of course touch base with your doc to make sure you are safe. Sending you hope of speedy relief.
I feel like I am trying to hard some days. What really is bothersome is this bloating and heavy feeling. I know I have had several previous abdominal surgeries and have adhesions but this is the worst. Will switch up my fiber list and see if that helps. I have a feeling this is going to be a long journey. Hope your hubby is doing well. This sure isn't as easy a recovery as I was led to believe.
Had my Sigmoid colon resection surgery done November 17th ( removed a little over a foot of colon) I was home on the 3rd day, I was having frequent bowel movements, soft but formed, not the past few days not so much, they are not easy to pass and are small and pencil thin, I am starting to freak out. My stomach is sore and heavy bloated and sore, messaged my surgeon was advised the pain may be from to much activity drink more water and keep up the fiber intake. I actually feel worse than I did 2 weeks ago. Is this the normal course. How long does it take to start feeling better? I am so sore. I am 67 years old and I know it takes a little longer as one gets older, but boy howdy it all I got to say.
Hi Maureen. I’m sorry your struggling. My husband takes anti gas medicine (gas x etc.) as he has had similar issues. Also, sometimes what you intake as fiber can be switched up as well. We have learned that trying different options allows him to find what is best for “him”. You know your body best but of course touch base with your doc to make sure you are safe. Sending you hope of speedy relief.
Had my Sigmoid colon resection surgery done November 17th ( removed a little over a foot of colon) I was home on the 3rd day, I was having frequent bowel movements, soft but formed, not the past few days not so much, they are not easy to pass and are small and pencil thin, I am starting to freak out. My stomach is sore and heavy bloated and sore, messaged my surgeon was advised the pain may be from to much activity drink more water and keep up the fiber intake. I actually feel worse than I did 2 weeks ago. Is this the normal course. How long does it take to start feeling better? I am so sore. I am 67 years old and I know it takes a little longer as one gets older, but boy howdy it all I got to say.
Hi everyone! I had my 3 month update with my Surgeon. All is well. Yes it will take some time for this belly to go down. She was concerned when I told her I lost 20lb weight loss. She asked was it intentional?
I told her after the surgery I couldn’t eat much and I continued to use small plates. She asked when do I see the Oncologist again I said in 3 months. They found a half pinky nail size polyp on my kidney and it’s being monitored. If it gets any larger they Will remove.
She said the irregular bowel movement is normal until my body gets used to the “new size of my colon”. I had foot of my colon removed. She mentioned to my sister after the surgery that the polyp removed was larger than the 8 cm originally thought.
She said I had a muscle spasm this weekend when I lifted a big bag of ice. I mentioned the pain I felt and she said that’s what is was.
Sorry for such a long post. I wanted to give the most in depth update.
If I was supposed to ask her something else I forgot LOL
Good luck to all of us!!!
Thank you all for giving the me the opportunity to be apart of such an informative group!!!
Really appreciate the update TBillz. You must be grateful that your surgeon investigated the weight loss further. The kidney polyp may never cause any issues, but it’s good that it is being monitored.
Hi everyone! I had my 3 month update with my Surgeon. All is well. Yes it will take some time for this belly to go down. She was concerned when I told her I lost 20lb weight loss. She asked was it intentional?
I told her after the surgery I couldn’t eat much and I continued to use small plates. She asked when do I see the Oncologist again I said in 3 months. They found a half pinky nail size polyp on my kidney and it’s being monitored. If it gets any larger they Will remove.
She said the irregular bowel movement is normal until my body gets used to the “new size of my colon”. I had foot of my colon removed. She mentioned to my sister after the surgery that the polyp removed was larger than the 8 cm originally thought.
She said I had a muscle spasm this weekend when I lifted a big bag of ice. I mentioned the pain I felt and she said that’s what is was.
Sorry for such a long post. I wanted to give the most in depth update.
If I was supposed to ask her something else I forgot LOL
Good luck to all of us!!!
Thank you all for giving the me the opportunity to be apart of such an informative group!!!
It is because I had a hard time going to the bathroom, with pencil like stools and the need to push hard to evacuate even though my stools were very soft. The surgeon believed I was having rectal muscle spasms triggered by the surgery. There is a possibility of a prolapsed rectum. I also take very warm sitz baths and insert a compounded gel twice a day. The PT has also showed me how to massage my colon to soften scar tissue and to get things moving.
I also have to eat less and have problems with fibrous foods, like beef or stringy chicken. Ground beef is Ok. I was down to 112 lbs. after surgery and am now up to about 123, which is a good weight for my 5’4” frame. I have been told that my extended stomach could be due to gas trapped while my colon is still recovering to normal since my 2/4/21 colon resection surgery for diverticulitis. It is slowly getting better, as is the frequency, shape and consistency of my stool. Also, the physical therapist to which my Cedars surgeon referred me has said it is most likely scar tissue (adhesions) making my stomach look swollen, which will soften with time. She has me massaging my colon with a gel twice a day for 5 minutes. And increasing my Kegel exercises to help my rectum evacuate properly. The colon runs in an upside down U, up from near the right hip, across under the ribs and the down near the left hip. I also massage the middle of my tummy where the robot pulled out the diseased section. I had laparoscopic robotic surgery.
Yes, let us know what your surgeon says. My physical therapist told me every colorectal surgeon she speaks to says it takes at least a year following surgery for the colon to function normally.
I could not eat much the first few weeks like a quarter of what I would normally eat. Then after that I just kept eating out of a smaller plate. I ride my exercise bike about 3 times a week. Nothing unusual. I don’t eat beef as much. I feel that is harder to digest. I see my surgeon tomorrow and will keep you all posted!!
I also have to eat less and have problems with fibrous foods, like beef or stringy chicken. Ground beef is Ok. I was down to 112 lbs. after surgery and am now up to about 123, which is a good weight for my 5’4” frame. I have been told that my extended stomach could be due to gas trapped while my colon is still recovering to normal since my 2/4/21 colon resection surgery for diverticulitis. It is slowly getting better, as is the frequency, shape and consistency of my stool. Also, the physical therapist to which my Cedars surgeon referred me has said it is most likely scar tissue (adhesions) making my stomach look swollen, which will soften with time. She has me massaging my colon with a gel twice a day for 5 minutes. And increasing my Kegel exercises to help my rectum evacuate properly. The colon runs in an upside down U, up from near the right hip, across under the ribs and the down near the left hip. I also massage the middle of my tummy where the robot pulled out the diseased section. I had laparoscopic robotic surgery.
Yes, let us know what your surgeon says. My physical therapist told me every colorectal surgeon she speaks to says it takes at least a year following surgery for the colon to function normally.
Hi @tbillz119, I along from other members like @robinmacdonald and @mkgdesigner will be interested in what your surgeon says at your upcoming appointment.
In terms of surgery recovery, April is not that long ago and your body needs time to heal. Was the 20 lb weight loss intentional? Have you had to change what you eat?
I could not eat much the first few weeks like a quarter of what I would normally eat. Then after that I just kept eating out of a smaller plate. I ride my exercise bike about 3 times a week. Nothing unusual. I don’t eat beef as much. I feel that is harder to digest. I see my surgeon tomorrow and will keep you all posted!!
I had a foot my Colon removed on April 5th 2021. I was at Stage 1. Since then I have lost 20lbs all over my body except my stomach. It round like a ball. Going for my 3 month check up next month. I am going to ask my surgeon.
Hi @tbillz119, I along from other members like @robinmacdonald and @mkgdesigner will be interested in what your surgeon says at your upcoming appointment.
In terms of surgery recovery, April is not that long ago and your body needs time to heal. Was the 20 lb weight loss intentional? Have you had to change what you eat?
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I feel like I am trying to hard some days. What really is bothersome is this bloating and heavy feeling. I know I have had several previous abdominal surgeries and have adhesions but this is the worst. Will switch up my fiber list and see if that helps. I have a feeling this is going to be a long journey. Hope your hubby is doing well. This sure isn't as easy a recovery as I was led to believe.
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2 ReactionsHi Maureen. I’m sorry your struggling. My husband takes anti gas medicine (gas x etc.) as he has had similar issues. Also, sometimes what you intake as fiber can be switched up as well. We have learned that trying different options allows him to find what is best for “him”. You know your body best but of course touch base with your doc to make sure you are safe. Sending you hope of speedy relief.
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1 ReactionHad my Sigmoid colon resection surgery done November 17th ( removed a little over a foot of colon) I was home on the 3rd day, I was having frequent bowel movements, soft but formed, not the past few days not so much, they are not easy to pass and are small and pencil thin, I am starting to freak out. My stomach is sore and heavy bloated and sore, messaged my surgeon was advised the pain may be from to much activity drink more water and keep up the fiber intake. I actually feel worse than I did 2 weeks ago. Is this the normal course. How long does it take to start feeling better? I am so sore. I am 67 years old and I know it takes a little longer as one gets older, but boy howdy it all I got to say.
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1 ReactionReally appreciate the update TBillz. You must be grateful that your surgeon investigated the weight loss further. The kidney polyp may never cause any issues, but it’s good that it is being monitored.
Hi everyone! I had my 3 month update with my Surgeon. All is well. Yes it will take some time for this belly to go down. She was concerned when I told her I lost 20lb weight loss. She asked was it intentional?
I told her after the surgery I couldn’t eat much and I continued to use small plates. She asked when do I see the Oncologist again I said in 3 months. They found a half pinky nail size polyp on my kidney and it’s being monitored. If it gets any larger they Will remove.
She said the irregular bowel movement is normal until my body gets used to the “new size of my colon”. I had foot of my colon removed. She mentioned to my sister after the surgery that the polyp removed was larger than the 8 cm originally thought.
She said I had a muscle spasm this weekend when I lifted a big bag of ice. I mentioned the pain I felt and she said that’s what is was.
Sorry for such a long post. I wanted to give the most in depth update.
If I was supposed to ask her something else I forgot LOL
Good luck to all of us!!!
Thank you all for giving the me the opportunity to be apart of such an informative group!!!
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2 ReactionsIt is because I had a hard time going to the bathroom, with pencil like stools and the need to push hard to evacuate even though my stools were very soft. The surgeon believed I was having rectal muscle spasms triggered by the surgery. There is a possibility of a prolapsed rectum. I also take very warm sitz baths and insert a compounded gel twice a day. The PT has also showed me how to massage my colon to soften scar tissue and to get things moving.
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1 ReactionI had robotic surgery and have the same scar near the middle of my stomach also.
What is the the physical therapist for???
I also have to eat less and have problems with fibrous foods, like beef or stringy chicken. Ground beef is Ok. I was down to 112 lbs. after surgery and am now up to about 123, which is a good weight for my 5’4” frame. I have been told that my extended stomach could be due to gas trapped while my colon is still recovering to normal since my 2/4/21 colon resection surgery for diverticulitis. It is slowly getting better, as is the frequency, shape and consistency of my stool. Also, the physical therapist to which my Cedars surgeon referred me has said it is most likely scar tissue (adhesions) making my stomach look swollen, which will soften with time. She has me massaging my colon with a gel twice a day for 5 minutes. And increasing my Kegel exercises to help my rectum evacuate properly. The colon runs in an upside down U, up from near the right hip, across under the ribs and the down near the left hip. I also massage the middle of my tummy where the robot pulled out the diseased section. I had laparoscopic robotic surgery.
Yes, let us know what your surgeon says. My physical therapist told me every colorectal surgeon she speaks to says it takes at least a year following surgery for the colon to function normally.
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1 ReactionI could not eat much the first few weeks like a quarter of what I would normally eat. Then after that I just kept eating out of a smaller plate. I ride my exercise bike about 3 times a week. Nothing unusual. I don’t eat beef as much. I feel that is harder to digest. I see my surgeon tomorrow and will keep you all posted!!
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1 ReactionHi @tbillz119, I along from other members like @robinmacdonald and @mkgdesigner will be interested in what your surgeon says at your upcoming appointment.
In terms of surgery recovery, April is not that long ago and your body needs time to heal. Was the 20 lb weight loss intentional? Have you had to change what you eat?