Colon resection recovery

[DarknessEmbraced]

Some days I have more energy than others. I have to be careful not to overdo it. I walk around my apartment. I tire very easily and feel very weak some days. Also the pain is better some days and worse others. When my asthma is acting up I feel especially weak. I've had to use my inhaler two days in a row. I hope I'm not getting a cold because when I get a cold it makes my asthma much much worse. I eat but don't have much of an appetite. I have to be careful how I bend because bending too much hurts. I just take it one day at a time. I drink lots of fluids, use metamucil and a stool softener, and try to eat more fiber. I know it takes a while to recover from colon resection.

[KWT]

Sounds like everything's moving along for you. It took me a couple months to get back from my LAR. Appetites a tough one for me.

[midlifemom]

DE, you've got it right, the days aren't consistent but you should start noticing the good days will become more frequent. Be good to yourself. This is a good time to catch up on tv series, books, etc.

[orcasres]

You need to remember that you have had very major surgery. When I left the hospital, they told me that you are not really completely healed for up to 6 months. For the first couple of weeks I had all of the symptoms you are describing. Then I started to turn a corner. Take care of yourself and hopefully you will start to see better days soon. If you are really worried about a symptom, call your surgeon to get some help.

Lois

[alphagam]

Darkness,

Because of the nature of my surgery I thought I was home free. Two days later was at my friends funeral. Took me days to recover from that! I believe most of your questions about what to do, why your back or side hurts should be directed to your surgeon, as he/she knows your specific case. Please don't wait for your next appointment, just call!

Kathy