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  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #22
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #23
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #24
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #25
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #26
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #27
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #28
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #29
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #30
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #31
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #32
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #33
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #34
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #35
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #36
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    Exercise
    Hey Lisa, my husband did say that he read that exercise is great for the digestive system. He suggested that I walk on the treadmill 20-30 minutes a day. I have been an athlete for most of my life and very active and now since I have been through this treatment, I feel like I don't have any energy to do anything. Are you involved in some type of exercise regiment. If so, please share. Thanks
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #37
    lisa09 said:

    Hello
    You will find many supportive people here that have all been through the same ordeal. It has been very helpful for me to have an outlet like this to talk to others. Although I often dealt with the opposite problem (diarrhea), are you eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water? That really is key. Also, exercise is very important to help keep things moving.

    Lisa

    SO SORRY!
    My computer went crazy and nothing was happening so I kept hitting the post button. PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!!
  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #38
    cujuja4evr said:

    Does it ever get better?
    I know I'm almost 2 months post treatment and with the BM problems, I was really wondering as to when things are going to get better. Right now, I'm at the point of being afraid to eat. I eat alot or ramen noodles. When I tried eating fruits and salads, things seemed to get worse. I hear most of you talking about new tissue growing. Is that happening now for me? Does the new growth of tissue start 6 months from now? Are my bowel movements going to get better once the inside has healed up. I heard about scar tissue from other posts and I'm a little nervous about that. I am a bundle of nerves at the moment. I was saying to my husband this morning that I was so ezcited to finally talk to others who have experienced what I have, but at the same time, I'm almost afraid to hear the stories because I have these expectations that everything will be back to normal in a few weeks and life can go on as normal. I hope I'll get back to feeling normal? Does it ever get better?

    Yes, it does get better!
    Yes, it does get better! However, you need to give yourself some time. It was my experience that the outside healed much faster than the inside. As for salad, I'm almost 2 years out of treatment and I still don't eat much salad. I can now eat raw fruits and veggies, but when I was where you're at, only 2 months out, I had to eat everything cooked. I found that nuking fruits, such as apples, pears and peaches for a minute or so, diced up in a microwave dish, was easy to tolerate. Sprinkle on a little cinnamon and add some raisins for a nice serving of fruit. I think the tissue repair takes awhile, so please be patient with yourself. If you think about the inside healing like this, it helps--there's always something passing by, so it is going to take longer to heal. On September 9th., I will be celebrating 2 years post-treatment and my life is not much different than it was before, so stay hopeful and positive!
  • cujuja4evr
    cujuja4evr Member Posts: 106
    #39
    mp327 said:

    Yes, it does get better!
    Yes, it does get better! However, you need to give yourself some time. It was my experience that the outside healed much faster than the inside. As for salad, I'm almost 2 years out of treatment and I still don't eat much salad. I can now eat raw fruits and veggies, but when I was where you're at, only 2 months out, I had to eat everything cooked. I found that nuking fruits, such as apples, pears and peaches for a minute or so, diced up in a microwave dish, was easy to tolerate. Sprinkle on a little cinnamon and add some raisins for a nice serving of fruit. I think the tissue repair takes awhile, so please be patient with yourself. If you think about the inside healing like this, it helps--there's always something passing by, so it is going to take longer to heal. On September 9th., I will be celebrating 2 years post-treatment and my life is not much different than it was before, so stay hopeful and positive!

    Thank you Thank you Thank you
    I got a list for recommended foods to eat/foods to avoid during treatment from the nurse at the radiologist's office. When I went back recently because of the BM problems, I asked her for another copy of the list because I misplaced the other list I got when I first started my treatments. She would not give me another list! What was the big deal about giving me the list? She acted as if she had an attitude. It's not like I've gone through this before. You'd think that staff working in a cancer center should have a little more empathy. That's why I'm so glad that I found this board. It is so nice to be able to share, complain, cry, laugh, or whatever and not be judged! Thanks for your advice, support and encouragement. Please be blessed!
  • Chris3
    Chris3 Member Posts: 58
    #40
    cujuja4evr said:

    Thanks to all the Caregivers!!
    WOW! It's so nice and relieving that we have a sense of humor! When you're going through all the bad stuff, it ain't funny, but now that the worst is almost over, we can look back and laugh. As far as the rawness from the burns, it looks as if the skin is healing nicely and I went through about two jars of aquaphor to help with the healing. I have to share one of my funny, but embarassing moments with you. I was standing at the table with my mom in the dining room. All that morning I had been passing gas. Well, I thought I was passing gas again when I said, "Uh oh." When I looked behind me and down, I saw a nice dropping of liquid feces on the carpet. My mom was so sweet and understanding. She said, "You run to the bathroom, I'll get this cleaned up." I just want to thank all of our caregivers for the stuff that you put up with! We appreciate you more than you think!!!

    Never Trust a Fart
    Any time I feel my lower intestines rumbling, I know to immediately head to the bathroom! Most of us have had those unfortunate embarrassing moments. Hang in there!
  • Chris3
    Chris3 Member Posts: 58
    #41
    cujuja4evr said:

    Thanks Priscilla
    I appreciate you responding to my post. I think you all have confirmed what I have been dreading all along - that my healing and recovery won't happen overnight. I think I'm trying to rush things because I want to hurry up and feel better. I went back to work less than six weeks after finishing my radiation. My skin has not healed all the way, but I thought I could handle it. What I didn't think about is that most of my time out of work, I was laying down, I very rarely sat on my butt. Of course, I sit down most of the time at my job and never gave any thought to how my butt would handle the long sitting for 8 hours. I was so hard-core that I never went back for 1/2 days...I went for the gusto!!! I went back to full days. Guess what? I'm back out of work, on short-term disability so that I could heal some more. Go figure!!

    I returned to work 6 weeks after my last rad tx, but I only returned 1/2 days. Tomorrow (8 weeks mark), I switch to full time. Besides having my butt hurt from sitting, I also really noticed how my lower back ached after sitting for several hours. I've been going to physical therapy 2 days a week, and I know that I am getting stronger, slowly but surely.

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