It takes a while for your intestines to “wake up” following RC. Walking as much as you can will help more than anything. I have read that chewing gum can also help but you need to run that one by your medical team first. Hope you get some relief soon. Keep us updated.
Cynthia Kinsella
T2 g3 CIS 8/04
Clinical Trial
Chemotherapy & Radiation 10/04-12/04
Chemotherapy 3/05-5/05
BCG 9/05-1-06
RC w/umbilical Indiana pouch 5/06
Left Nephrectomy 1/09
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