Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?

Posted by joyce1 @joyce1, Feb 25, 2017

Three months after colon resection I had a severe stomach cramp this morning and have not had a bowel movement yet. This is the first time this has happened. So far things have been good.

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zeedee1 | @zeedee1 | Aug 8 9:56am

i have. waldenstroms macrobulima for 3 years now. infusion and meds keeping it at bay for now😇. went off all drugs for one month because needed open abdominal rectal redundant prolapse surgery and torn colon on adhesions of left ovary and fallopian tube. been home 4 days now🐼. i have started moving bowels but just a very little multiple times a day. no more mucos or bulging but veersyvsftsid to push too hardX still bleeder a little and tummy very discolored and painful. see surgeon thursday and start back with oncologist in two weeks. pray cancer still controlled. is the pooping and pain normal. never expected it to be such a radical surgery. so tired all the time.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 16 12:31pm

In reply to @teemetiki12 "They have ordered more tests, and want to scope again. I am just so down about..." + (show)

@teemetiki12, being down is understandable. Did you have the scope? What did you find out?

teemetiki12 | @teemetiki12 | May 2 9:49am

In reply to @stanley23 "I'm 4 weeks post op sigmoid colectomy I have pain lower left where they put surgical..." + (show)

@stanley23 Mine is close to my naval area. They told me this is due to deep bruising. Mine is slowly getting better. I'm six weeks post op, so hang in there.

teemetiki12 | @teemetiki12 | May 2 9:39am

They have ordered more tests, and want to scope again. I am just so down about the whole thing right now.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 26 2:39pm

In reply to @teemetiki12 "@idkaren I am in the same place as you, pain constantly, feel like this is never..." + (show)

@teemetiki12, how did the appointment with the oncologist go? Did you get an explanation for the blood in your stool? How are you doing?

teemetiki12 | @teemetiki12 | Apr 21 11:04am

In reply to @idkaren "I had colon resection..laparoscopic AND open due to adhesions on Jan 4. I thought I was..." + (show)

@idkaren I am in the same place as you, pain constantly, feel like this is never going to end. Worst part is I'm having a little blood in my stools, and don't know if this is normal, or if there is still more cancer. Supposed to see oncologist today, and have several abd x-rays.

nycmusic | @nycmusic | Apr 4 10:11am

Have you been in touch with your team and/or your surgeon…don’t let this drag on too long !

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 3 8:00pm

In reply to @louis2026 "I had a colonoscopy eight months ago to remove a 6.5cm polyps from my colon. This..." + (show)

@louis2026, were you able to make an appointment with your GP to discuss your symptoms? How are you doing?

nycmusic | @nycmusic | Mar 25 7:57am

In reply to @wildadabeest "I have sever pain burning stabbing contractions like pain that when it hits I can't put..." + (show)

@wildadabeest i time to see the doc ! Good luck !

gbm | @gbm | Mar 24 9:00am

In reply to @louis2026 "I had a colonoscopy eight months ago to remove a 6.5cm polyps from my colon. This..." + (show)

@louis2026
I think you meant to describe a 6.5mm polyp (about .25 inch) removal - rather than a 6.5cm polyp (about 2.5 inches). And yes, discuss cramps and loose stools with your GP.