Hey Everyone,
I had a total colectomy on 2/16 (male, 35 yrs) it was stage 3 w/ 4 positive nodes out of 48. but no other spreading. i had a bag for about 6 weeks, then had it taken down 2 weeks ago today.
Question: now i'm dealing w/ diharea; this is perhaps just as frustrating as the bag was. if it's not itching, it's burning, if it's not burning, then i'm going 20 times a day. (literally)
...which leads to itching and burning. Ugh i am just so frustrated. have you had this problem yet? if so what are you doing about it? i am at wits end. i feel like half a father and half a husband due to the time i spend in the bathroom. i have prescription medication for the diahrea, but it works a little "too" good. there doesn;t seem to be a middle ground.
any input you have is much appreciated.
-phil in az