Problems long time after colon resection

@dt61 what helps ? How to deal with the pain and other symptoms? They said the resection would stop the issue but its worse. Hospitals can’t find anything with their testing

@dt61
What can help with symptoms? Pain?
Were these “failed” surgeries? They said surgery would fix the issue. It has not.

i sincerely would like to have an answer for you. I have bern a chronic pain patient since 2008, i simply manage best i am able.
There are some other people who have similar issues / symptoms and if you search maybe a similar topic or perhaps previous threads i have commented in you may find some help. I surely hope so, I have total understanding and empathy.

I had a colon resection due to growth of diverticulosis. This was in April and I am having ongoing issues with bowel. Often get diarrhea. I eat fruits and vegetables, could be some better. I can eat chicken. Cannot eat anything fried, which is okay. Doctor had said I could eat anything and I would be "good as new". That is not true of course. I need guidance, I eat pasta, chicken, some cereal. Should I do a completely bland diet? Even having some liquids at restaurant gets to me ( lemonade, some ice teas, don't have alcohol). I feel like the surgery was not a good choice. I can't get away from the bathroom and I want my life back and need to fly somewhere soon. Any ideas? suggestions? Please.

@resilience this is a really good post..all these things have helped me— and I add Rosen Method ; accessing the psychological/unconscious through touch…always good to have gentle release of the psychological effects of cancer/major surgery.( for me, much easier than shrink time !)

@jonesxlm
I am sorry to hear of the diarrhea you are still having after surgery in April. On Connect, there is a discussion group that you might find helpful. It is titled "How Do I Eat After Digestive Tract Surgery". Here is the link to that discussion group: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-i-eat-after-digestive-tract-surgery/

In this discussion, you will find others who have had surgery for diverticulosis, such as @linda82. I noticed in your post that you mentioned eating fruits and vegetables. Many who have had surgery avoid all raw fruits and veggies and opt for well-cooked or canned foods.

Has your doctor given you any suggestions to help?

@jonesxlm It took me a good 4 mths with diarrhea. But, it slowed during this time. I stayed away from raw fruits and veggies. Cooked or steamed were good and helps with a good BM.