Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?

Thank you so much. It definitely eases worry when there are others to talk to that are going through the same symptoms. Thank you for your time. I'll keep you posted.

I have them all the time in same area. My doctor says it is nerve pain and it will eventually go away. I had the same thing done on Jan.27 I was not as fortunate as you in recovery I am just now starting to feel a little like my old self. Too much to talk about to type in. Just say it has not been an easy journey for me. Hope it goes away usually no a heating pad or moist heat helped me a lot ! Best wishes to you

Nerves regenerating?

Hello to all, I had a total of my Sigmoid colon and 4 extra inches removed on Feb. 4th. My surgery went fantastic as well as recovery. Almost no pain and my recovery has gone well. Yesterday I began having twinges in the lower left quadrant where the Sigmoid was. Today it is still there, wondering if this is normal or should I be concerned?

Good morning! A fellow colon cancer celebrity!!!!!! Yes, that’s what I decided I am; therefore, all you colon re-sectioners/treatment patients are too. Thank you for sharing what you do. I drink a lot of fluids and exercise daily also. It’s been 5 months for me. Resection, cancerous polyps removed, went home with a bacterial infection, diagnosed after showing symptoms. I kind think that we may parallel each other. That 5-6 week recovery, not happening . I think most of us figured that out along the way. I did when I joined. Others were open and shared their stories. Why, I reached out. Tummy hurt? Sore? Open surgery.? My incision 20+ inches long. Cut through the abdominal wall/muscle. So. It maybe some of that. Or gas? I started taking gas pills after a few months (not now) and included a probiotic (oral, pill form). Although, you can eat foods that contain the good bacteria loss from antibiotic use. I figured it took some time to grow the cancer, so it would take some time for our bodies to recovery and adjust. If it was me, and I felt that the pain was not explainable, I probably would reach out to my doctor. I am not a doctor, so there may be other members that can address differently. For me, it was more of a exercise in elimination of what/where the pain came from. Then, I could address the pain properly. Welcome, new colon cancer celebrity😀

I walk a hour every day and eat very well low fibre diet ! My bowel work regularly ever morning tg! I drink 🍸 water 💦 always and don’t drink coffee ! Good luck to u all ! Water x walks if you can ! Just worry about soreness pulling and tingles in my tummy x god bless you all hero well

I find this site great for people who have problems to share after there surgery! Thank god I just had a polop removed from bowel ! Was to big to remove in colostomy ! But after 15 days in hospital i the wound got infected and I spend over three weeks on vac machine now tg I am off vac! Past week !! Put it’s now 2 months from my surgery my tummy still hurts ! Mu surgent days give it a few more weeks 😣 I don’t know why they tell people 6 to 8 weeks !!! Keep writing people it helps lots to know they are not alone with there pain x god bless

Hi @troyhenn22, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It's good to know that the discussions and messages people post about their experiences helps others, even people who don't post. Thanks for taking the time to write.

Troy, have you been diagnosed with colorectal cancer? Have you had or will you soon have surgery?

Thank you to every person who has posted there operation ! This has help me so much ! Thank you

Thank you ! Pray you will be safe during this virus. If I try anything else or find new info I will be happy to share. Hope you have a good and safe day!