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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starrlight | @starrlight | Feb 25, 2017

In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear that you are experiencing such pain 3 months after..." + (show)

sorry to hear of your stomach issue, i have the opposite have several bowel movements per day, have you tried dried apricots, prune juice etc. as far as the pain i am very thankful have not had any thus far, will certainly keep you in my prayers for relief. what do you use for pain?

starrlight

joyce1 | @joyce1 | Feb 25, 2017

In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear that you are experiencing such pain 3 months after..." + (show)

I had a bowel movement yesterday and everyday since surgery. The stomach started today. It comes and goes but has not quit and I haven't had a bowl movement yet

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 25, 2017

Hi Joyce,
I'm so sorry to hear that you are experiencing such pain 3 months after your colon resection. I'm bringing @starrlight @sallyg @nannytart and @travelgirl into this discussion to see if they have some advice to share. It is painful to not have had a bowel movement. How long has it been since you've had one? Are you drinking plenty of fluids?