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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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gj1 | @gj1 | Sep 9, 2023
In reply to @paul28 "I had watery diarrhea, often explosive, for exactly a year. And then it was gone! Now..." + (show)
@paul28

I had watery diarrhea, often explosive, for exactly a year.
And then it was gone!
Now I have to be careful to not become constipated.
I was reading the posts here of others who were misled into thinking that diarrhea didn't last long. I never thought so.
I was thinking after so many months that a year could be possible.
I have no clue why or how my diarrhea all of a sudden stopped.
I am just thankful that it did!
I hope that your miracle is coming soon!
Paul

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Thank you for the reply, at least I know there is hope!
My year will be up in a couple of weeks, saying my prayers!

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paul28 | @paul28 | Sep 9, 2023
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@gj1

Well it's been a year and I still have diarrhea, for some reason the message isn't getting to my brain to run into the bathroom!
Anyone have any suggestions to stop this?? I have tried many things including prescriptions.
I would love to have a salad but they go right thru me!

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I had watery diarrhea, often explosive, for exactly a year.
And then it was gone!
Now I have to be careful to not become constipated.
I was reading the posts here of others who were misled into thinking that diarrhea didn't last long. I never thought so.
I was thinking after so many months that a year could be possible.
I have no clue why or how my diarrhea all of a sudden stopped.
I am just thankful that it did!
I hope that your miracle is coming soon!
Paul

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gj1 | @gj1 | Sep 9, 2023
In reply to @cnso "You are not alone. There are many of us out here, sometimes that requires a little..." + (show)
@cnso

You are not alone. There are many of us out here, sometimes that requires a little bit of searching but we are here. I was diagnosed in October of 2014. Reach out anytime if you want to chat privately, I can provide my contact information.

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Keep trying different things, hopefully you will find a good combination.

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gj1 | @gj1 | Sep 9, 2023

Well it's been a year and I still have diarrhea, for some reason the message isn't getting to my brain to run into the bathroom!
Anyone have any suggestions to stop this?? I have tried many things including prescriptions.
I would love to have a salad but they go right thru me!

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cnso | @cnso | Sep 8, 2023
In reply to @mciowamom "Thank you so much for checking in. So very kind. I’m doing much better after I..." + (show)
@mciowamom

Thank you so much for checking in. So very kind. I’m doing much better after I found this site and realize I’m not alone. I’m doing good and really working finding a good balance with exercise. I’ve done too much in the past and am trying to figure out what works best without overdoing it. Still have some pain and still very anxious about having cancer. I am a work in progress. Thank you again for asking. A lot of friends and family disappeared after my diagnosis so it does get lonely.

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You are not alone. There are many of us out here, sometimes that requires a little bit of searching but we are here. I was diagnosed in October of 2014. Reach out anytime if you want to chat privately, I can provide my contact information.

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petjoy | @petjoy | Sep 4, 2023
In reply to @petjoy "Hello idkaren. I am nearly three weeks out from right hemicolectomy had to go back to..." + (show)
@petjoy

Hello idkaren. I am nearly three weeks out from right hemicolectomy had to go back to ED for pain. I was scared I might have a problem with leaking anastomosis but CT said ok. I have been told to eat normally so I’m trying to do that but have a stitch type pain in My right side. It’s so hard and a real juggling Match isnt it. I do wish you well and hope you get back to normality soon

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Gosh I feel for you. I have been back to Hosp. Twice for right side pain. One CT scan shows all ok. Won’t do any more
Because of radiation. Suggested not taking enough painkillers. Constipation
Main problems. Wish you well .

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mciowamom | @mciowamom | Sep 4, 2023

Thank you so much for checking in. So very kind. I’m doing much better after I found this site and realize I’m not alone. I’m doing good and really working finding a good balance with exercise. I’ve done too much in the past and am trying to figure out what works best without overdoing it. Still have some pain and still very anxious about having cancer. I am a work in progress. Thank you again for asking. A lot of friends and family disappeared after my diagnosis so it does get lonely.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 4, 2023
In reply to @mciowamom "I’m not sure if you check this site anymore—your post was from 2019. I just want..." + (show)
@mciowamom

I’m not sure if you check this site anymore—your post was from 2019. I just want to say you made me feel so much better. I too have been Dr Google. I had 12” of my colon removed with both laparoscopic scars and then an abdominal scar because they couldn’t do it all laparoscopicly. I had my surgery 5 months ago and I still get pain on my right side and pressure when I stand for long periods of time. Thank you for telling me it can last awhile. My doctor says I still have sutures that haven’t dissolved too so that could be causing the pain. I appreciate you making me feel like I’m not crazy and to give it time.

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@mciowamom, how are you feeling today?

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petjoy | @petjoy | Sep 3, 2023
In reply to @mciowamom "I’m not sure if you check this site anymore—your post was from 2019. I just want..." + (show)
@mciowamom

I’m not sure if you check this site anymore—your post was from 2019. I just want to say you made me feel so much better. I too have been Dr Google. I had 12” of my colon removed with both laparoscopic scars and then an abdominal scar because they couldn’t do it all laparoscopicly. I had my surgery 5 months ago and I still get pain on my right side and pressure when I stand for long periods of time. Thank you for telling me it can last awhile. My doctor says I still have sutures that haven’t dissolved too so that could be causing the pain. I appreciate you making me feel like I’m not crazy and to give it time.

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Hi there my friend I am three weeks out from a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy. My problems are. Constipation and right side pain. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good aperient.? Eating more or less normally with plenty of fruit. Thanks

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petjoy | @petjoy | Sep 1, 2023
In reply to @idkaren "I had colon resection..laparoscopic AND open due to adhesions on Jan 4. I thought I was..." + (show)
@idkaren

I had colon resection..laparoscopic AND open due to adhesions on Jan 4. I thought I was healing great. But now it has been 8 weeks and I have hot pains all across lower abdomen and stabbing pain where surgery was. I just had a THIRD cat scan and they say EVERYTHING looks fine...but I HURT and I BURN. I am SO frustrated!

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Hello idkaren. I am nearly three weeks out from right hemicolectomy had to go back to ED for pain. I was scared I might have a problem with leaking anastomosis but CT said ok. I have been told to eat normally so I’m trying to do that but have a stitch type pain in My right side. It’s so hard and a real juggling Match isnt it. I do wish you well and hope you get back to normality soon

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