I've got a stricture...but not where you'd think :-0

Hey guys, it's been a while since I have been on the board.  I've still been really struggling after my surgery for colon cancer.  I was back in the hospital for 4 days in June.  Still having same problems with having a pain free BM, so the surgeon had  me come in on Monday for a flex sigmoidoscopy (similar to a colonoscopy).  He found that I have stricture at the site where he put my colon back together (actually in the rectum).  He dilated it with a balloon but told me it may take more than one time to get it to stay open.  So far, no improvement in the symptoms so I will most likely be in there for another flex sig soon.  If this balloon procedure does not fix it, then it's back to the OR I go....  Not something I want.  I'm so tired of feeling bad!  I have no appetite and it's really hard to get all my fluids in.  I have to take Milk of Magnesia everyday!   So, please send prayers up on my behalf that this problem will get fixed without further surgery.  Thanks everyone!  Alice

Alice, I'm so sorry you are still struggling with this issue. I will keep you in my prayers and hope that this issue is resolved very soon!!! Also, your new avatar looks great! You have done so well with your weight loss. I can't wait to see you again in person-- we need to schedule lunch one day soon. Love ya my friend!!! (((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))

My prayers are with you Alex.   Hope this get resolved very soon and without surgery. Take care and God Bless,  Pam

So sorry this is taking so long to resolve.   Hopefully, if you do have another flex sigmoidoscopy the balloon will take care of it.  You'll be in my thoughts, please keep us informed. Call me sometime, it's been forever since we've "lunched". Take care. Ellen

Alice, I am a newbie but wanted to offer you my hugs 'n thoughts regarding your current battles.  Loved your scrapbook in your photos.  It's made me want to create one to remember my journey.  :)  Hope you are much, much better soon *without* further surgery!  {{{Hugs}}}  Shauna

Many prayers sent for you. Hope things go better soon. God Bless Myrtis

Alice, This sounds very painful!! I hope you find non-surgical relief soon!! Kelly

(((Alice))),

I'm so sorry to hear that you are continuing to struggle with this and of course will be keeping you close in thought and prayer.

Please let us know how you are doing.

Barb

Alice - Sorry to hear of your health struggles. I hope that another tx with the ballon dilation does the trick for you. Hang in there!