Hello Stent...goodbye stricture!

For those *****member, I had complications from my colon cancer surgery and developed a stricture in my rectum.  The surgeon dilated it twice but it wouldn't stay open so today, finally a gastroenterologist put a stent in to keep the stricture open and allow the healing to complete.

I pray that it stays in place and does it's job because I'm tired of taking laxatives everyday.  I have to continue taking them for a few more weeks and have to eat a soft, low fiber diet for awhile, but at least this stent may fix the problem.

Everyone have a great weekend!  Alice

My prayers are with you Alice....i will pray it works!!  You have been through enough already.

Pam

Oh Alice, that sounds so painful.  I hope the stent does the trick.  {{{Hugs}}}

Well, thanks to the great drugs, I slept through the procedure and most of the afternoon.  I can't really feel the stent so no, it doesn't hurt.  That may change in the future, but hopefully not. 

Alice

Unfortunately, I had to delete this message due to privacy concerns.

Glad things are trending positively Alice.  Take care of yourself.
Ellen

Hi Alice,

I'm sorry that this has been such an 'eventful', difficult road for you, but I hope that this will procedure will be the last that you'll need.

WIshing you a smooth and gentle recovery,

Barb

I'm glad you they got you fixed up.  I'll pray that this is the solution to your problems.  Laxatives are no fun!!

Hugs,
Donna

Hope you're feeling well, Alice, and the healing process can now begin.
You're in my thoughts and prayers.

xoxo
Mare

This is good news, Alice.  I think of you and all you have been through often.  Sounds like you are on the road to a solution!  Hope so!