Over the past year, I have occasionally posted concerning an seldom discussed option for low rectal cancer survivors whose bowel function has been adversely affected by the removal of some or most of their rectum. The program is doctor approved, supported by research, 93% effective when done properly, drug free and takes about ½ hour per day. The program consists of a large plain water enema taken every morning to empty the middle and lower section of the colon of stool. A quiet and empty colon may eliminate all of the issues of urgency, frequency, incontinence and clustering. Follow the link below to see the results of the medical research. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entre ... BAuthor%5D Do your own internet research on keywords such as “bowel management, enema, anorectal” etc.
I am an ultra low (2 cm above anal verge) Stage II rectal cancer survivor who has done a daily enema for the past 11 years. I eat whatever I want and do not have any of the common symptoms of rectum removal as long as I do my daily enema. If I skip the morning routine, I am right back to where I was after my surgery.
At the request of other members of this forum, I wrote a detailed description of the program in a pdf file and have shared it with many members. The response has been overwhelming positive and the program is making a difference in some lives. Drop me a private message with your email address and I will send you the program. Before you start the program you should discuss it with your doctor. Whatever you do, don’t get a colostomy before you give this program a serious try. I think it is better to have your bag hanging in the shower than on your side. Think about it.