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In my LARS group, some people recommend lidocaine for the anal fissures or the feeling of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071045/

Discussion: Anal fissures after bowel resection. Relief strategies?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

They did test and I my cancer is not the type that responds to immunotherapy. Thanks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097435/

Discussion: How long between LARS, stoma and reversal for you?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

I hope you are finally finding some peace and joy back in your life? I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/140317/

Discussion: Living with colorectal cancer - Meet others & come say hi

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2019

Good to know things are moving forward, @lou3 ! Before my own LAR surgery exactly a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023149/

Discussion: Adenocarcinoma - just diagnosed

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

Hi, @michaelfromsf , I'm glad you didn't have any metastasis! I had a type of LAR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099934/

Discussion: How long between LARS, stoma and reversal for you?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

@rjjacobsen suggested Metamucil. Psyllium husk (what's in metamucil) taken with little water and limiting liquids during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099298/

Discussion: Fecal Incontinence....any remedies?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

Can anyone please advise where to find a doctor that deals with the after effects of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232699/

Discussion: Dealing with LARS (low anterior resection syndrome)

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2019

Will look up abdominal massage and working with a TENs unit One thing I have seen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353433/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 21 3:34pm

Thank you for your response. I was told that LARS can gradually get better over time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023224/

Discussion: Adenocarcinoma - just diagnosed

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

This is not unusual in people who have had LAR. surgery. It is called LARSyndrome and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927438/

Discussion: Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

I had a full LAR (rectum, mesorectum and sigmoid) in January this year. After initial sever...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119808/

Discussion: Anyone had surgery to remove anus, rectum and bladder? 2 ostomies?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

Welcome to Connect, @shilo. I can only imagine the pain and discomfort you’re experiencing – I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232684/

Discussion: Dealing with LARS (low anterior resection syndrome)

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2018

My resection was rectum and part of sigmoid colon - the other end from yours. Wonder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286964/

Discussion: After colon resection surgery how long did you have periodic diarrhea?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 4:29pm

Thank you, @itchyd ! It's been a complicated couple of weeks. I've picked up information on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032080/

Discussion: Rectovaginal fistula after rectal radiotherapy

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

For me, periodic diarrhea has occurred for the entire 39 years since my surgery and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285572/

Discussion: After colon resection surgery how long did you have periodic diarrhea?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 3:58pm

2Runny - knowing your appointment maybe tomorrow morning I drafted some questions for you to print...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299424/

Discussion: What helps improve stools after surgery and ostomy removal?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 7 9:27pm

Update Last Monday morning, I had a 3-hour-long period of going to the bathroom with light...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018830/

Discussion: Rectovaginal fistula after rectal radiotherapy

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

One of the best things you can do is get your body in the healthiest condition...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724073/

Discussion: Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2022

I’m really sorry to hear about the ongoing challenges you’re facing with runny, pasty stools and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295350/

Discussion: What helps improve stools after surgery and ostomy removal?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 2 8:33pm

2Runny - this must be so frustrating for you..... I understand you would like some references...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299421/

Discussion: What helps improve stools after surgery and ostomy removal?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 7 9:24pm

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