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Stomach Cancer survivor

jazzi76
jazzi76 CSN Member Posts: 1 Member
in Stomach Cancer #1

In 2014 I underwent surgery to remove 85% of stomach. For ten years still cancer free.

Since COVID I find myself with constipation more frequently even though I don't eat a lot of food. I eat smaller meals and try to eat every two hours however the constipation tend to prevent my food intake. Any suggestion or recommendation?

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  • Craig48
    Craig48 CSN Member Posts: 34 Member
    #2

    i was told by my Nurse at the Oncologist to take MiraLax. I have also tried Calm. They work but sometime I have follow-up diarrhea which is frustrating but at least I void. I have also worked at getting oatmeal with chopped up prunes, applesauce, Cherries and fresh blueberries twice a week.

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  • stevenkopacz
    stevenkopacz CSN Member Posts: 11 Member
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    Def try to add in some extra fiber to help get thins moving but it might be something your doctor can recommend to help for now until it gets back to normal.

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