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LAR (low anterior resection)

mstwit
mstwit CSN Member Posts: 8
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Has anyone had the LAR procedure and, if so, what side effects did you experience? Did you have fecal incontinece?
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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #2
    No
    But you can go back in and edit the multiple posts to delete the other 2.
    Give the computer time to post your comment otherwise you get multiples.
    It will post it...
    -phil
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  • PGLGreg
    PGLGreg CSN Member Posts: 731
    #3
    Yes, 12/05 for rectal
    Yes, 12/05 for rectal cancer. No incontinence. Minor side effects: rectal gas, more frequent bowel movements.

    --Greg
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  • lesvanb
    lesvanb CSN Member Posts: 905
    #4
    Yes 9/08
    I had a great surgeon. Incision healed well; no complications form surgery. I do have "clustering" or multiple poop syndrome (MPS), more gas, and watch what I eat-smaller meals, no cherries, no watermelon for example for me.

    Leslie
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