Right Hemicolectomy

By gaylet

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I had a Right Hemicolectomy two years ago for large non cancerous polyp in lower cecum. Had 17 inches of right colon, 22 lymph nodes,and part of ileum out. I have had bouts of diarrhea and gas since. It gets better, nearly normal and then the diarrhea starts. Two weeks ago Dr. put me on Questran powder and the bloating (gas) was horrible. Diarrhea clears some but I can’t take the gas. Then he wanted me to take Bentyl. Don’t have framing and pain. Did not get it. Anyone have any suggestions?

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Matt Nagin Member

Thank you for sharing your story. It seems you have been through a great deal. Sorry to hear this. I have also had issues post-surgery that resemble what you have endured, although I never had as much of my intestine removed. I had a surgery where they removed a piece of my ileum (three surgeries over my lifetime). About the other parts I can't speak. I have also tried Questran powder as well, without it working well for me. My problem was it gave me constipation which was worse than the diarrhea. I did have bloating post-surgery as well and it was found, in my case, that a piece of my intestine was stuck in my dudodenum (this was after a second exploratory surgery). Essentially, post-surgery, as I'm sure you are aware, a likely culprit are adhesions (what likely caused the above for me). Crohn's patients tend to get them more than others and they can cause all sorts of issues which resemble Crohn's disease. It could also be a flair of IBD of course. I unfortunately don't have many good suggestions other than moderating your diet. If it becomes too problematic, you might need another surgery (assuming it is adhesions). There are pain control things and alternative medicines you can try. About the only other thing I might suggest is antibiotics...either the Cipro or Metronidazole doses or the Anti-Map triple-antibiotic....that, in theory, could help...particularly if there is intestinal overgrowth near surgical sites which can happen.... Hope you feel better. Best, ---Matt (team member)
thedancingcrohnie Member

I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this <inline-mention user-id="2248572" username="gaylet"/> . I'm wondering if you are on any specific diet to help with the bloating and gas? Perhaps that would help in that area? Also, have you ever been tested for SIBO? That causes awful bloating and gas pains. Maybe something to bring up to your doctor. I hope this helps some and I hope you get relief soon. Big hugs, Elizabeth (team member)
Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford Member

Peppermint is a great help for me, but I know everyone is different. Lots of options here: <a href='https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/trapped-wind' target='_blank'>https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/trapped-wind/</a> - Sahara (team member)