The shape of my stomach has changed after colon resection surgery, what can I do?

Guest over a year ago

Hi my name is Mike , Read you post regarding your bowel surgery , had the same surgery and having the same problems . I'm wondering if your problems are still the same or if things got better ? Getting no help with my doctors and looking for a light at the end of this dark tunnel . My email is ***this post is edited by moderator *** *** posting of private information such as name, phone number or email address is not allowed in order to protect your privacy*** Please read our Terms of Use. Thanks

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Guest over a year ago

Just read your post. Dealing with apple bottom stomach after abdominal surgery..
Deffinatly going to look into therapy and nodes machine ..
Did you have an oppertunity to see a Therapist for this muscle stimulation?

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Guest over a year ago

Exactly the same as me, my Doc says the bulge just left of my solar plexus is an incisional hernia. I am waiting to see my surgeon to see if there are any options open to me regarding repair. I will keep you informed. I would be interested to know how your progress goes.
Regards Damian.

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Guest over a year ago

Exactly the same as me, my Doc says the bulge just left of my solar plexus is an incisional hernia. I am waiting to see my surgeon to see if there are any options open to me regarding repair. I will keep you informed. I would be interested to know how your progress goes.
Regards Damian.

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Guest over a year ago

I know its been awhile since your post..but...
I'm 8 months post op and I can't stand the protruding either. I had a scan and my muscle has weakened and pulled about, I was told.
I've been wearing an abdominal belt around the house for 3 dats and I swear I already see a diference. Have you had any luck with yours? Has it changed yet?

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Guest over a year ago

Hey. I'm going thru the same. 8 months post op. I had a scan, with results my primary called surgeon who did colon surgery. I didn't care for him and wasn't going back to him. He told her I had a hernia. 2 weeks after colon surgery I broke my ankle, more surgery and basically bed ridden almost 3 months. Think that screwed my stomach up. But I see a lot if people have this problem.
I went to another surgeon, he looked at my scan and said, no hernia. I can't think of the name...but the muscle down the middle if stomach separated and is wrak, creating the bulge that I HATE! Only advise was to walk and quit smoking. I read up to wear an abdominal belt, been doing that around the house just 3 days so far and believe I see a difference.
Please let me know how you make out.

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Guest over a year ago

Any luck? Who would do that muscle stimulation..any physical therapist?

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Guest over a year ago

I have a scar side to side. I am two and half months post op. My abdomen is now like a round pouch and I feel bloated and fat all the time depressing. They removed eight inches. Robotically done with five holes. The diseased colon was to large to remove thru the holes so they cut me sideways lower abdomen

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Guest over a year ago

I had about 12 inches of my colon removed last year and the left side of my stomach sticks out and its still very sensitive.I have since had an ultrasound and they did not see a hernia. I hate the way my stomach looks I can't wear my normal jean anymore had to buy a size larger in order for my stomach not to get pushed up into my diaphragm...it is so discouraging. I have tried exercise but then it hurts after. I am grateful that I don't have diverticulitis anymore.

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Guest over a year ago

I’d check out diastasis recti honestly. Sit ups would make it worse and bulge more. I healed mine and it was 4 fingers wide.

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Guest over a year ago

After a very successful surgery with several inches of sigmoid colon removed, I have added at least two inches to my waist and look almost pregnant since the area where the colon was removed is not virtually flat. I doubt that anything can be done, just looing for reassurance this is OK.

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Guest over a year ago

Should have said the area IS virtually flat.

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onstage marimba over a year ago

I am in the same situation. I hate the double butt look but, am SO thankful I don't have a bag and no cancer.

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next rum over a year ago

Did your stomach ever get better?

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Guest over a year ago

oh my LORD that is my problem to the t !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am unable to get out of bath tub or up from setting on floor I just don't have the muscle strength to stand??????? if anyone has found any help with this problem PLEASE POST

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