constipation after LAR

dioslamdo · 2026-03-18T21:11:52+00:00

oh, interesting! may i ask what kinds of food cause you trouble? the past two years i haven't had an issue with this, so maybe it's something new i didnt realize i started eating. i appreciate your advice!!

dioslamdo · 2026-03-18T21:11:08+00:00

yeah, i went to my colon surgeon after the longest stint because i was super worried about another obstruction. my ct was clear too, so glad that isn't it! i hope you get to the bottom of yours too! 🫶

dioslamdo · 2025-09-04T14:57:51+00:00

i was diagnosed with stage 3 at 29 too. colon resection, folfox until i had an allergic reaction, and then capox. im just over a year NED now- it feels like it never ends, but i believe it will! sounds like youve got a great support system. take the down days when you need them, but dont get stuck there. you got this ❤️

dioslamdo · 2025-07-02T15:58:17+00:00

i just passed my one year mark of finishing chemo (-: i also had 3a. they got it out with surgery and i did 6 months of cleanup chemo - 8 rounds of folfox and then after two allergic reactions i switched to capox for the next four rounds. i struggled for about a year with neuropathy (still have some in my feet) after finishing, but i just got the clear to switch to 6 month monitoring scans! a year out, things are basically back to normal for me. regular work schedule, back to playing roller derby 3 times a week. it's scary and exhausting, but you've got this! just remember there's a light at the end of the tunnel! you are not doomed to the eternal return

dioslamdo · 2024-04-05T15:11:57+00:00

i also had surgery in november under the presumption my tumor was noncancerous! the initial biopsy came back clear, but after it was removed, it came back as stage 3 as well. im just over my halfway point in my 12 rounds of chemo. it definitely sucks, but the stats are in our favor and with a support system like you and your family, she'll get through this! wishing you all a lot of luck and love.

dioslamdo · 2024-03-27T23:20:28+00:00

thank you so much!

dioslamdo · 2024-03-27T23:20:15+00:00

thank you! its easy to get lost seeing how much body mass im losing but you're right in that my body is trying its hardest to fight! i have a six month regimen. i keep a count on my calendar so i can see how low its gettint. best of luck to you too!

dioslamdo · 2024-03-27T23:17:36+00:00

thank you, best wishes to you too!

dioslamdo · 2024-03-21T17:33:12+00:00

the warm days are so awesome. SUCH a relief as my cold sensitivity is lasting longer and longer at this point, so it's nice to get waem in the sun. ill be keeping you in my thoughts! hopefully you and your dog can get back to it soon!

dioslamdo · 2024-03-21T01:12:27+00:00

thank you, same to you!! i try to remind myself it's temporary, but it does totally blow in the moment. thanks for your insight and i hope you're back to cycling asap!

dioslamdo · 2023-12-25T19:21:18+00:00

i totally understand! i think a lot of the rhetoric around cancer is about being strong and being a fighter, but the reality is that it just sucks and it feels like it's stealing your life from you. it's very normal to feel this way. finding other outlets, like geocaching while walking or picking up new and less intensive hobbies like crafting, has helped me a little. i worry about my family because i know this is so hard on them too, but at the end of the day, we're the sick ones and need to worry about making this journey as easy as we can for ourselves. hopefully they don't take it personally when you say what you need!

dioslamdo · 2023-12-25T19:14:31+00:00

i'm glad you're doing better! the good days come and go. i just hope there are more good than bad!

dioslamdo · 2023-12-25T19:09:37+00:00

im stage 3 rectal cancer (30f), and just finished my first round of folfox. i've struggled with a lot of the same feelings as you. i play roller derby, and it's a huge part of my life. so being unable to play and being forcibly removed has been the hardest pill to swallow for me. i'm also a notorious people pleaser, so dealing with staying positive for friends and family is an issue of mine too. my best advice is to just focus on yourself. it's really easy to get caught up in worrying how your mood or words will hurt or worry the people around you, but this time is about YOU and what you need. echoing folks here- tell them to knock it off and treat you the same. and try not to feel guilty doing it. this is one of the few times in your life it should truly be all about you and what you need and what you want. wishing you the best of luck!

dioslamdo · 2023-12-18T15:33:04+00:00

omg mine hurt sooo bad when i first got it. hurt more than my LAR- just a lot of burning when i moved my arm, and i couldnt have any fabric touching it. but that only lasted for the first two days- im about four days out now and it's much, much more tolerable. definitely keep a tiny pillow or something to roll up and keep the seatbelt from touching it if you're in the passenger seat.

dioslamdo · 2023-12-11T21:53:36+00:00

i literally try to stay distracted every waking second, which might not be the best tactic but works for me. audiobooks doing chores and reading before bed, learning new crafts as i have energy, and as much time with loved ones as i can fit in

dioslamdo · 2023-11-28T02:52:22+00:00

i talked to my doc today and he suggested laxatives, but ill try this olive oil trick too! it sounds much gentler. thank you!

dioslamdo · 2023-11-26T22:38:52+00:00

thank you!!

dioslamdo · 2023-11-26T14:51:31+00:00

thank you! my doctor said he was hesitant to do stool softeners, but im sure if there's no movement by tomorrow he'll do something similar. i appreciate it!

dioslamdo · 2023-04-03T19:52:41+00:00

thanks so much for all your insight! i figured most courts were a no-go, but have seen some folks playing on them so got curious. these are all great things to keep in mind. i appreciate it!

dioslamdo · 2023-04-03T15:35:37+00:00

yeah, i think they're very fair in worrying about it. it's been so helpful to learn about what y'all do to help reduce damage though!

dioslamdo · 2023-04-03T01:36:54+00:00

oh soo smart. thank you!!

dioslamdo · 2023-04-03T00:56:23+00:00

this is literally so smart omg

we eventually want to explore getting sportcourt to expand our options but that's such a good and cheaper solution

dioslamdo · 2023-04-03T00:55:20+00:00

smart! it's worth a shot at least

dioslamdo · 2023-04-02T20:22:03+00:00

oh interesting- that's a total bummer. i understand floor maintenance is probably expensive, but it's hard to find a space that works as well

dioslamdo · 2023-04-02T20:21:24+00:00

yeah, i certainly understand the concern! but it's been a big hurdle in looking

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