I had a colon resection operation

Hi everyone, on April the 24th last year, I had a colon resection operation carried out, along with 20 lymph modes removed, all which  came back as ok. Since then I must admit I felt better and healthier before I had the op. I’ve had a consultation with the surgeon, and two with my specialist nurse, where bloods were taken and everything came back as ok. But I find I’m more constipated now than I was before, I’m finding it hard to get answers on how to deal with this. As my GPS are none existent practically. At present I take dioctyl 2x on a morning and 2x at night and still I struggle. Recently I had my first colonoscopy carried out, which in my opinion was brutal to say the least, but since then, I have been having very sloppy stools which I struggle to pass, as they are in my opinion, too soft. I’m eating more fibre in the hope that it will bulk me up.  The colonoscopy report said everything was normal, but I had a CT scan report from my surgeon in which he says that I have a 6mm stable module on my left lung, and a 7mm rim of soft tissue around where the colon was joined. I’m due to see my colonoscopy nurse on the 4th of April, with a further Ct scan on the 16th of April. Just wondering has anyone ever dealt with this before. Thank you.

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  • Hello Krenny

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with constipation since your surgery last year. It's good to hear that your recent colonoscopy didn't give any cause for concern but it's understandable with everything that you've shared that you may be feeling anxious. 

    Although you already have an appointment with your clinical specialist nurse planned, don't be afraid to give them a call to ask for advice and support about managing constipation. It may be that there are other medications they can ask your GP to prescribe before you see them to try and improve things for you. We have some general information about coping with constipation on our website but certainly talking with your team about this should give you more answers and hopefully set you on a path to improving things. 

    If you think it would help to talk with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. 

    I hope that your appointments next month bring some reassurance Krenny. Do let us know how you get on.

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Krenny

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with constipation since your surgery last year. It's good to hear that your recent colonoscopy didn't give any cause for concern but it's understandable with everything that you've shared that you may be feeling anxious. 

    Although you already have an appointment with your clinical specialist nurse planned, don't be afraid to give them a call to ask for advice and support about managing constipation. It may be that there are other medications they can ask your GP to prescribe before you see them to try and improve things for you. We have some general information about coping with constipation on our website but certainly talking with your team about this should give you more answers and hopefully set you on a path to improving things. 

    If you think it would help to talk with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. 

    I hope that your appointments next month bring some reassurance Krenny. Do let us know how you get on.

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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