Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?

oh Im so frustrated also. Had my colon resection 5 weeks ago. dr. says i should be feeling better. but everytime i empty my bladder or have a bowel movement i get this horrible pain in my abdomen that sticks around most of the day. the doctor says the ct scan shows nothing. its all good he says. i feel like i have a bladder infection or something. Does anyone feel like that? im a strong person but this is taking me down mentally. my name is debbie and im 59 years old. can someone give me advice?

I am 2 months post op . Was dong fairly good until I started waking up with the jitters every morning after a night of no sleep because of nerve pain gong down my legs. Never had that until after surgery. I am really regretting I ever had the surgery. I would rather deal with the Diverticulosis than this. Stinging, burning pain across lower abdomen and uneasy feeling in lower stomach. I go to bathroom constantly and have gone as much as 10 times a day! My urine just flows from me, not much control at all, I am getting really depressed because when you are hurting all the time , you don't want to do anything. I have prayed for the Lord to take this pain from me. Doctor says that everything inside and out is healed and there is nothing I can do to hurt my insides. THEN WHY AM I STILL HURTING ??? He says it is nerve pain and it will subside, but WHEN ? I just want my life back. I am 71 years old , but I have always liked to stay busy and now somedays I don't feel like doing anything but sit. Anybody out there going through this too ??

Yes, thank you, I have post-op on 8/9/21 tomorrow... the reason for my anxiety is not just the ususage of description of the polyp.. but the fact there’s a vast difference as to Unknown neoplasm and serrated sessike polyp ir adenoma! Sessile serrated polyps were the type found bt original Dr. (Surgeon) 2007-2008.. they are the type most frequently turning into cancer! It was my understanding that a ‘resection or biopsy of the polyp to assess cancer cells or benign does not remove entire polyp! So 13 yrs they had time to grow into cancer... (?) takes approximately 12 yrs I researched. Same Dr. Doing the colonoscopies and precancer lesion surgery plus other!! He had bad reviews on cancer stages for another individual. My trust is ‘shot’ since ‘he’ is now merged with current Surgeons group!!! His ‘verbal comments to me “ BONNIE Were all going there some day!! ... my last consult with him... basically ‘signing off on me.... last yr. 2020.. was totally disgusting and unprofessional. But... though I appreciate my current surgeon for taking needed action... I can’t help but wonder if it was ‘CYA’ for the orig. Dr. Now in the same group... my tryst is completely gone in the medical profession. I had asked (orig.Dr) for a referral to Mayo-Jacksonville, Fla. he said “ oh sure! They like that weird stuff!!!!
How professional!!! I’d like to end his career... but that’s not possible! Money, time and constraint on my hectic challenging life with my very ill husband!!! (Now 3 diagnosed Dementias... you know the rest! We’re 83 and 91!!! Alone!!

Hi. I had high anterior resection 4 months ago for an abscess and diverticulitis. My bowel had attached to my abdomen from long standing inflammation. Thought all was well then about 6 weeks ago low left pains again. Problems from diarrhoea to constipation with no rhyme or reason. Dr thought I had a stricture. Been on a liquid diet. Had colonoscopy today and they can’t see anything. My scar has been burning and I get strange nerve stinging sensations in by chest skin since op. Maybe mine is nerve damage too. Feel really fed up.
Have you had any news diagnosis or are you any nearer to your solution?

Yes, thank you, I have post-op on 8/9/21 tomorrow... the reason for my anxiety is not just the ususage of description of the polyp.. but the fact there’s a vast difference as to Unknown neoplasm and serrated sessike polyp ir adenoma! Sessile serrated polyps were the type found bt original Dr. (Surgeon) 2007-2008.. they are the type most frequently turning into cancer! It was my understanding that a ‘resection or biopsy of the polyp to assess cancer cells or benign does not remove entire polyp! So 13 yrs they had time to grow into cancer... (?) takes approximately 12 yrs I researched. Same Dr. Doing the colonoscopies and precancer lesion surgery plus other!! He had bad reviews on cancer stages for another individual. My trust is ‘shot’ since ‘he’ is now merged with current Surgeons group!!! His ‘verbal comments to me “ BONNIE Were all going there some day!! ... my last consult with him... basically ‘signing off on me.... last yr. 2020.. was totally disgusting and unprofessional. But... though I appreciate my current surgeon for taking needed action... I can’t help but wonder if it was ‘CYA’ for the orig. Dr. Now in the same group... my tryst is completely gone in the medical profession. I had asked (orig.Dr) for a referral to Mayo-Jacksonville, Fla. he said “ oh sure! They like that weird stuff!!!!
How professional!!! I’d like to end his career... but that’s not possible! Money, time and constraint on my hectic challenging life with my very ill husband!!! (Now 3 diagnosed Dementias... you know the rest! We’re 83 and 91!!! Alone!!

Hello @bonnie81

I am so happy to hear that your surgery is over and that it was successful. I can certainly understand your concern (as well as confusion) over the different names given to the mass (or polyp_ that was removed. Radiologists who read the x-rays and scans are not always consistent in their interpretation. You should talk with your surgeon about the biopsy report.

Having read "no cancer" must be a relief. Until you talk with your surgeon about the biopsy report, try your best not to worry about the different terms that were used and enjoy "no cancer."

I would be interested to know what your doctor says about a follow-up PET Scan. Will you post again after your appointment?

I really feel for you. Five months in from sigmoid removal I am also experiencing pain and extreme tiredness. I do very little . It is so frustrating as I was so active before this. There seems to be very little advise with after care

Had sigmoid removed 4 months ago with open surgery. I have diver throughout entire colon. 2 months in I got that old familiar pain on lower left side. Had a scan No infection found however I know for a fact my surgeon did not even look at colonoscopy to see how much he could remove to give me a better quality of life.He told me he didn't need to see it! What do I do now? He is finished with me! Do I need to have more removed? I am a very active 69yr old woman run an estate sale company which requires physical work! 4 month!!! I can't believe it!! The pain never goes away! But it is only a level 2! Fiber makes it worse. I watch everything I eat..diabetic and lactose intolerant. I need help!!!