Hello Got a question. My wife had colon cancer, they removed the cancer down low close to the rectum . She worn a bag for almost a year, then then hooked her colon back up. The problem is because it was so close to her rectum she can t hold her stools and has a lot of very loose stools. Sometimes she goes to the bathroom about 10 times in a row. And after eating it gets bad, how long wills this continue and will it get better. Is there any advice you can give me, to correct her lose stools. She had her colon reversed and hooked back up a little over 6 weeks ago (Sep 5, 2013). Please help. Paul
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for the query. Certain abnormalities in stool formation and defecation are expected after such surgeries, and it should stabilize in next 4-6 months. All she can do at this point is to Chat Doctor.  It is not matter if anastomosis was to close to rectum. It is just important than canals sphincter is saved. If yes, then she shouldn't have serious problem with stool incontinence. If symptoms persist she should do colonoscopy to rule out some other possible causes. Wish you good health. Regards