Thetoad wrote:44 months since bowel cancer surgery, about half of it removed. Sometimes normal but often soft and/or explosive still. I take a teaspoon of Konsyl D each day as a fibre supplement. At times the urge becomes urgent and nobody should get in my way and certainly not be using the toilet when they hear me coming! I don't think it's a major problem and my Dr agrees, but is this the norm for ever now? My follow up bloods and scans have all been good. It was an extended right hemicolectomy, T3N0M0. Anyone similar, especially round the 3 1/2 year mark?
Thetoad wrote:44 months since bowel cancer surgery, about half of it removed. Sometimes normal but often soft and/or explosive still. I take a teaspoon of Konsyl D each day as a fibre supplement. At times the urge becomes urgent and nobody should get in my way and certainly not be using the toilet when they hear me coming! I don't think it's a major problem and my Dr agrees, but is this the norm for ever now? My follow up bloods and scans have all been good. It was an extended right hemicolectomy, T3N0M0. Anyone similar, especially round the 3 1/2 year mark?
Thetoad wrote:The Konsyl D was advised by my colorectal nurse and the amount has varied from one to two teaspoons daily. The reason I was given is that with so much bowel missing, water is not absorbed so much, resulting in looser motions. Hence, the Konsyl D which is meant to help absorb water.
Thetoad wrote: Nor do I take probiotics but I do have yoghurt almost daily.
Thetoad wrote: I'll look at the BRAT diet.
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