Postby tarheelmom » Thu Dec 29, 2016 2:51 pm
So I am 6 months out from my reversal, and I would have to say that I have full blown LARS. It is manageable, but it certainly has an impact on my activities. My surgeon has suggested biofeedback from a physical therapist trained in motility. He says that it is usually quite successful. I start next week. Has anyone tried this? I'm not sure what to expect.
Also my surgeon informed me that he is leaving to take a position in a very distant medical center. My care is being handed off to one of his colleagues, but I feel like the new guy has no skin in the game, so to speak. I remember specifically asking my surgeon who would be responsible for my care for the next 5 years, particularly if I had LARS type issues. He was so reassuring about creating long term relationship with his patients and being responsible for the outcome of his work. I just didn't figure in the fact that he might relocate.

Sigh, the only constant is change ...
52 y at dx, mom to 4
DX: RC on 2/22/2016
Stage I, T2N0M0, 0/32 LN
23 mm x 7 mm moderately differentiated invasive adenocarcinoma
3 cm from anal verge
4/12/16: ULAR, TME, & temp ileostomy
6/14/16: ileo reversal