colon resection recovery

by Patty
(scranton,PA)

My husband had a colon resection on December 2, 2009 he is still experiencing pain especially in the morning and is feeling very tired all the time the doctor says it could take months it has now been almost 4 months.
Shouldn't he be able to function normally now? The doctor today told him he is probably still recovering and gave him a prescription for anti depressants.
How is that helping?

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Nov 29, 2011
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Mom not eating after colon cancer surgery NEW
by: Anonymous

My mom had colon cancer surgery about two months ago. Was diagnosed with stage 3. She said overall, that she feels well. The only thing is that her appetite has gone. She forces herself to eat, but that does not really work. She has lost about 40 pounds. The doctors do not really seem to be concerned. The say that this is common, and eventually her appetite will resume. Is this normal??

Nov 30, 2010
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what is the recovery time for colon cancer surgery?
by: Anonymous

my sister just had colon cancer surgery in Sept, and has been back to check to the ER x 4 with dehydration and pain, this is the 3rd month. She is also losing a lot of weight. She had stage 2, with no tx afterward. Is this normal?

Mar 21, 2010
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pain managment
by: Anonymous

Is he having chemo? My friend experienced severe pain for about a month but it is better. the dr believes the chemo is helping. she still takes a couple of pain pills a day but nothing like she was exoeriencing

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