found out today, that my dad has cancer of the colon.. His surgery is May 7.. and the doctor said to expect to be in the hospital for up to 10 days.. My dad is 70.. Does anyone know, how one feels after such a operation? How long recovery is?.. Anything? thanks
2007-04-24 13:05:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
This is major surgery. He may or may not end up with a colostomy. Ask the doctor about that.
The doctor will give your dad pain pills and he will give instructions on what sort of care he should get.
Some people sail through the surgery, others have a rough time. You and your mom need to take a minute at a time.
Be supportive and upbeat.
You personally now need to be watched for colon cancer and or benign tumors. Talk to your personal doctor about this.
2007-04-24 13:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
expect your Dad to be there the full 10 days=a bowel operation is very hard on the body=after the operation the person doesn't feel very well and it is difficult for them to move around=they have to so their bowels will work right again it takes almost a year to get feeling like your old self again =they will be up and around by the 3rd month,but it will be slow going=it is better for them to start off with soft foods to eat as well= good luck
2007-04-24 13:14:16 · answer #2 · answered by caffsans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the starting up, my sympathies to you, grandfather and family contributors. it is a difficult highway. he's determined antagonistic to chemo, yet has Alzheimers - is your mom (i anticipate she's the substantial carer) comfortable he's acquainted with adequate about the options to make an cautioned determination ? i will understand the alternative even with the actuality that. because the most cancers progresses and impacts extra of his inner organs, you are able to anticipate extra soreness, confusion and "withdrawal" from the international. he will sleep further and extra, received't be attracted to what's taking position previous his existence and family contributors. you'll recognize even as the precise is coming - no longer to the hour, yet even as the precise is inevitable. do not inquire from me how, each and each case is different, yet you'll recognize. make positive you tell the docs about the soreness - there's a lot of determination for soreness alleviation. And get in contact with between the most cancers help communities (e.g. American maximum cancers society) - they're going to attend to to provide you advice and answer questions, and may even take care of to provide you techniques on help communities close to you. It truly may be sensible to carry close different those with journey. And in case your mom is the substantial carer, make positive to ask her in certain circumstances how SHE is. that's really uncomplicated to concentration on the most cancers affected man or woman and ignore how difficult it truly is on the substantial carer. take care and treasure the time you've.
2016-12-04 19:45:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
christine..i'm sorry to hear about your dad..and i hope he feels better soon.
how he'll heal depends upon his surgery...where the tumor is located...the size of his tumor....and what his overall health is .
all of this will determine his ability to " bounce back" after surgery.
your doctor should explain all of this to you & your mom .
take care.
2007-04-24 13:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by manhattanmaryanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋