LARS: What It Is and Tips to Manage It

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  • @potholedxterror0983
    @potholedxterror0983 2 роки тому +13

    Thank you for the understanding! I’ve been struggling with understanding if I have this. I’m also a stage 3 colon cancer survivor, had a temporary iliostomy bag and had it reveresed 2 months ago. I’m suffering from having no awareness of when a bowel movement is happening with urgency and no way to hold it in. I have both my sphincters and my colon is still attached but no longer have a rectum. I’ve been struggling mentally with this new way of life and on schedule to have my external sphincter tightened to hopefully improve my bowel incontenance troubles. It’s so troublesome and embarrassing having it happen in public and has affected my quality of life, truly hoping the surgery will provide me even a little bit of control

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому +3

      I hope the new surgery helps! It sounds like it should at least help with a few issues. 🤞🏼🤞🏼💙 Hang in there.

    • @aquamon17
      @aquamon17 2 роки тому

      Try to eat one banana per day and muti vitamins, zinc, magnesium, B complex supplements.

  • @drmohamedelnbrawy1469
    @drmohamedelnbrawy1469 8 місяців тому +7

    Iam a surgeon,and I did alot of these surgeries and I really liked your presentation alot and I will recommend it to my patients,thank you ❤

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  8 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much! Glad to hear my video is good enough that a surgeon recommends it to their patients ☺️

    • @ashutoshkar294
      @ashutoshkar294 6 місяців тому

      What type of surgeon you are general surgeon ya gastro surgeon

    • @drmohamedelnbrawy1469
      @drmohamedelnbrawy1469 6 місяців тому

      Iam a general surgeon subspicialized in GIT surgeries then subspicialized in colorectal surgery

    • @ashutoshkar294
      @ashutoshkar294 5 місяців тому

      I f you are a general surgeon how do you perform gi and colorectal surgeries because you don't have sufficient educational qualifications for it

    • @ashutoshkar294
      @ashutoshkar294 2 місяці тому

      ​@@drmohamedelnbrawy1469 if you are a general surgeon the you don't have right to do colorectal surgeries

  • @marisabirbara2133
    @marisabirbara2133 2 роки тому +12

    Hi Jelena, another great video. It's surprising how little is known of this syndrome. My illeostomy reversal was May 2021 and I'm still struggling with LARS symptoms. Your videos are very helpful to me. Thank you for the time and care you take producing them.
    💙💙💙

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому +2

      I know! It may not be as physically life threatening as other diseases, but it can put a huge damper on a person’s quality of life. Thank you for watching 💙

  • @tankertim
    @tankertim 2 роки тому +9

    Fortunately, my colorectal cancer was not in my colon and I didn’t have to have a resection. But, because I had radiation therapy in my pelvis, I am suffering from something similar to LARS. It’s called PRD (pelvic radiation disease). The symptoms are very similar same as LARS. In my ‘GO’ bag, which I take everywhere, I have baby wipes, depends, and so on. It’s the ‘new normal’...

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому +2

      I’ve never heard of PRD, thanks for sharing.

  • @leespencer7596
    @leespencer7596 Рік тому +2

    Thank you. I was searching for something to help learn about and cope with pain after LAR to remove stage 3 cancer from my rectum. Now I feel like it's normal. The NHS here in the UK is on its knees. I haven't been checked yet, and it's nearly a year since treatment. I get a phone call next week as a checkup. Not been in a good place recently.

  • @djtekrider
    @djtekrider Рік тому +2

    Hi Jelena from Germany. I also had Stage 3 Rectum Cancer detectet in August 22 with just 31 Years age! I've had my Ileostomy Reversion 5 weeks ago and struggling with really bad symtoms. Thank you for your Video! Now I know I need patience and time but it will get better!

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  Рік тому +1

      I hope you start feeling improvement soon! It’s so hard to be patient when you feel so miserable.

    • @djtekrider
      @djtekrider Рік тому

      @@SurvivorJelena thank you! There are only a few People you can talk with similar issues. P.S. I excuse my englisch. I left High School is 15 years ago.

    • @abdullahhassan6342
      @abdullahhassan6342 8 місяців тому

      How is your symptoms now ??
      I am 5 weeks post reversal and really miserable. Will it get better ??😢😢​@@djtekrider

  • @edgrabousky9995
    @edgrabousky9995 Рік тому +5

    Hi Jelena, long time no see. I’m still fighting my cancer it spread to my stomach lining. Still doing chemo every other week. I’m still looking for my new normal. Your the best!🌹

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  Рік тому +3

      Hi Ed! I was thinking about you over the holidays. I hope you were able to enjoy them 💙

  • @altmayer80
    @altmayer80 2 роки тому +7

    Good video and valuable information, thanks. My reversal was on June 2022 and I'm struggling with LARS since then, things have improved a lot, but based on the questionnaire I'm at 38 points and sometimes feeling miserable. I think I know all your recommendations but I'm not consistent, will try to follow them better. Wish you all the best on our new way of living.

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому +4

      Hopefully things continue to improve for you. You’re only about 6 months out from your reversal so you could still see some improvements.

    • @ahmadalmahdi
      @ahmadalmahdi Рік тому +2

      hi, also my reversal was at jun 22, still some of lars .. but thanks god .. still alive ... best wishes and not that thing come again

  • @wayneparsley5964
    @wayneparsley5964 4 місяці тому +1

    I scored 42 on your lar test it’s been two years On my reversal, I had stage-three rectal cancer
    I was told to try green banana powder and it may slow things down some for me so I’m gonna give it a try thanks for your videos

  • @Tom-ey4hd
    @Tom-ey4hd Рік тому +2

    Thanks for your channel Jelena. Your channel is really helpful. My surgeon also doesn't have many suggestions for dealing with LARS. If anyone's backside gets sore, a bidet is a life saver. Here is an inexpensive one: Brondell SS-150W SimpleSpa Thinline Essential Bidet. There are also travel bidets that are available.

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the suggestion. There are a lot of travel ones on the market so a recommendation from a fellow survivor is a help!

  • @abdullaalthaher
    @abdullaalthaher Рік тому +5

    One of the best videos about explaining LARS from patient's perspective. The last bit of your video was correct about doctors not knowing much about it due to lack of evidence as it is a new entity that needs more studies. May God bless you

  • @garyjenkins7861
    @garyjenkins7861 Рік тому +3

    OOOOOH, Wow. You still have a belly button, you are so lucky. I had mine after my surgeries until the last Surgeon did not care about his work or me. And he messed me up in many ways. I still suffer 10 years later.

  • @petergovan33
    @petergovan33 2 роки тому +4

    Great video, I have a lot of lars symptoms but clustering seems to be the biggest problem and a sore bum.
    Only had the surgery 10 weeks ago so hopeful things will improve

    • @manpreetsingh83
      @manpreetsingh83 Рік тому

      Did your symptoms improved?

    • @heatheradamson5406
      @heatheradamson5406 Місяць тому

      Can you tell us what worked best for you? If you are on the better side of things now. Thanks!

  • @kellytrundle2914
    @kellytrundle2914 2 роки тому +5

    THANK YOU!!! This was so helpful 🙏🏼

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому +2

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy to hear this 😊

  • @DavidTorres-y7y
    @DavidTorres-y7y Місяць тому

    Just another tip. If you can get the Immodium prescribed, it comes in pill bottles & potentially much cheaper. It might also be helpful to try and get a handicapped parking ticket for access to parking and an animal that can help you with the gut anxiety may also help

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  Місяць тому

      Yes! For a while I was able to get the pills prescribed, but then when we changed insurance companies because of a job change they would no longer cover them.

  • @brettellis4650
    @brettellis4650 Рік тому +1

    Fermented apricots help me occasionally. I use the brand “share”. It helps push out more at once, which helps me go less often. The stool is softer, but not like diarrhea. Plus, it’s all natural.

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  Рік тому

      I’ve never even heard of fermented apricots. I’m glad they work for you!

  • @christaylor5533
    @christaylor5533 2 роки тому +1

    Hi jelena another helpful video my Lars points between 20-30 thanks for tips

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому +1

      You’re welcome! I hope they can help you out 💙

  • @sophytep6157
    @sophytep6157 2 місяці тому

    I am so glad I came across your video. I just had an ileostomy reversal about 2 weeks ago after a long 1 year 1/2. I have my good days and my bad days. I was in the hospital for 7 days because of dehydration. I had fluids coming out both ends. Lol! I take citrucel daily to bulk up my stools. And yes, the fart is lethal. As of right now I am doing everything I can to have it not
    control my life. One question is,
    after your reversal, did your appetite
    change? Food doesn’t taste the
    same, you’re not as hungry
    anymore.
    control my life.

  • @tanyapickering6681
    @tanyapickering6681 2 роки тому +5

    Hi there, you have been such a great help through my journey of colorectal cancer. i have had a very similar experience to you. i have an illeostomy at the moment and am hoping to get it reversed. Have had my sigmond colon removed and some of my rectum. Did you have the same? Are you able to work. I am a single mom and have to work, i am a teacher and am incredibly nervous for the reversal as i cant afford to spend all day in the loo.

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому +2

      I’m so happy to hear my videos have been such a help to you during your journey. 💙 I had part of my sigmoid removed and about 2/3 of my rectum. I work, but I’ve only worked from home since my reversal. I would highly recommend trying to schedule your reversal for a time when you are able to have a few weeks off. I know a few ladies that do manage to teach, so it is possible.

    • @gritsgalraisedinthesouth
      @gritsgalraisedinthesouth 2 роки тому +1

      Have you considered filing for disability insurance? Or perhaps transferring into a role that affords you more independence?

    • @tanyapickering6681
      @tanyapickering6681 2 роки тому

      @@SurvivorJelena Thank you so much for your advice.

  • @learning2growmyown
    @learning2growmyown Рік тому +1

    Survivor here too with LARS

  • @allysonlittleton6201
    @allysonlittleton6201 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for your video! Recently diagnosed with rectal cancer and surprised that I’m not finding many personal stories being shared. Was hoping to connect and see other people’s journeys so I know what to expect. Are you aware of any online support groups that are trustworthy?

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  5 місяців тому +1

      If you’re on Facebook, Colontown is a huge group with lots of subgroups (like for each of the stages, ostomy, etc.) Otherwise, I found lots of individual friends by searching hashtags on Instagram, like rectal cancer, colon cancer.

  • @oldwrench741
    @oldwrench741 Рік тому

    TANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

  • @bettylee2004
    @bettylee2004 2 роки тому

    Happy Thanksgiving Day Jelena and your family

  • @millbysam
    @millbysam 11 місяців тому

    I've had my reversal 15 months ago and have been dealing with LARS clustering since. I've tried most of the solutions found in this video with some improvements. Was wondering if others have tried Ozempic for clustering ?

  • @venuskrasaekup7447
    @venuskrasaekup7447 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your vDOs. They are helping me cope and making me stronger. I have my LAR in Oct 17, 2022 and had reversed on Jan 3, 2023.
    I am still having a hard with LARS. Using 3-4 Imodium/day and Metamucil daily.
    I really don’t know when I am going to get better;(
    Any suggestions for me. I don’t get much from my doctor.

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  Рік тому

      Have you tried keeping a journal with what you eat to see if you can spot what foods cause the worst symptoms?

    • @venuskrasaekup7447
      @venuskrasaekup7447 Рік тому

      @@SurvivorJelena I did. Sometimes I have diarrhea when I eat the same foods.

  • @Dmg-freight
    @Dmg-freight 2 роки тому

    Hi, Jelena my score was 41 I was reversed in November 2019, I had stage 1 rectum cancer all my rectum has gone, I also had complications after surgery with a leak on my pelvis leading to Endosponge , I have tried everything and still suffering with a good day 7 times and a bad day I lose count, I am on loperamide and Normacol at the moment just to maintain where I am now

  • @TheAlwards
    @TheAlwards 11 місяців тому +1

    Second your recommendation for extracting medication tablets with scissors for carrying in your survival pack. Godzilla and Hercules pulling in opposite directions could not open an Imodium blister pack.

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  11 місяців тому

      😂😂😂

    • @EileenSabel
      @EileenSabel 9 днів тому

      I order generic imoduim from Wellspring Meds. Bottle of 200 - no blister pack!!

  • @tawnyamassie6512
    @tawnyamassie6512 2 роки тому

    I have everything you mentioned in your video

  • @matthew90276
    @matthew90276 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Jelena I hope you're doing well. I heard today that I may have my End ileostomy & hernia repair in the next 5-6 weeks at a private hospital(Just depends on scheduling it in). I wouldn't be surprised if I end up with this as I usually am someone where if something can go wrong medically it usually does lol

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому +3

      I hope the surgeries go smoothly and this is the one time that you get lucky and don’t have anything go wrong 🤞🏼

    • @matthew90276
      @matthew90276 2 роки тому +1

      @@SurvivorJelena Thankyou. I hope your health problems don't cause you many issues and that you're in good health!

  • @MohamadSolh-v4q
    @MohamadSolh-v4q Місяць тому

    I was diagnosed by cancer stage 3 on january 22 in the mid upper rectum . The tumor size was 6 cm and I underwent 28 session of radiation with 6 tablets of chemo each day take a session. Then after treatment the tumor shrink to 3 cm . I did lars on July 2 and no further treatment was required. Currently my problem is just going to Toilet several times some times around 10 times a day and some times only one time a day. Have no idea when bowel movement will return back to its normal case. What about alcohol ? Do you drink any or it is not allowed

  • @nollaigire2367
    @nollaigire2367 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Jelena, Thank you for another excellent video, would you consider homemade Greek yogurt daily?, it's really beneficial for dietary intestinal flora, also I would suggest walking (10,000 steps per day) is an excellent natural workout for healthy bowel movements, I think 600ml of tepid filtered water with lime/lemon juice in the evening time is really beneficial too, luckily I scored well below 20 on your quiz, but I couldn't help laughing at your (SEF,s) 😀

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому +1

      I’m not a big fan of yogurt, but I do drink kombucha to get in some healthy probiotics. I move as much as I can and get out to run 3-4 times a week. That’s great you scored so low!

    • @guyreviewer105
      @guyreviewer105 2 роки тому

      @@SurvivorJelena I take Kefir. That may work for some people.

  • @rbrown2746
    @rbrown2746 2 роки тому +1

    My reversal was in Nov 2021 my LAR was July 2021 no chemo or radiation. I went back to work pretty quickly , I am a dental hygienist and I struggle daily with LARS. I use imodium and metamucil, but it is not always enough I am not sure what to do

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому

      Have you tried adjusting your diet to see if that can help a bit during your workday?

    • @rbrown2746
      @rbrown2746 2 роки тому

      @@SurvivorJelena I am in the process of doing that. Your videos are very helpful, my surgeon and team were great but very little was explained about after reversal care. they briefly mentioned clustering but nothing else .

    • @mystuff1405
      @mystuff1405 Рік тому +1

      Imodium 32 mg. Max is fairly normal. Its in the literature. But not without some risk. Read about it and as always talk to your doctor. Blah,blah,blah.

    • @Chanesmyname
      @Chanesmyname Рік тому

      Sure is kind to share your experience.

    • @valyher209
      @valyher209 11 місяців тому

      Same

  • @brandonshaw7619
    @brandonshaw7619 2 роки тому

    Heeeeey been awhile!
    Looking great.
    I finished my last round of chemo(again🙈🙉🙊). That makes 24 rounds total.
    However still not cancer free😒
    Also i was wondering your thoughts about your hair. Mostly about not losing it. I was reallty worried about it, when i was told i woild need chemo. But now after 24 rounds of chemo and still no hair loss im really amazed.

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому

      Well crap. Is surgery on the table?
      I’m glad I didn’t completely lose my hair, but when I look back at pictures there is an obvious thinning. My hair looked so scraggly. It may be more obvious for women vs men, or you may have just experienced less/no hair loss.

    • @brandonshaw7619
      @brandonshaw7619 2 роки тому

      @@SurvivorJelena I did not thin out but it's really fine even my beard ☺️

  • @brandonshaw7619
    @brandonshaw7619 2 роки тому

    I'm having site reduction surgery with HIPEC in January
    It's a 16 hour surgery
    I have been told that if there is discease affecting my j pouch I will lose it and have a permanent ostomy
    I have been feeling really great after a few diet changes really really good so I'm really anxious about this surgery
    But this surgery is likely my last chance for cancer free with that being 50/50
    Hope you are well

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому

      HIPEC is definitely a long surgery. I hope you’re in the good 50% 🤞🏼💙

  • @cythera4
    @cythera4 10 місяців тому

    I had a low anterior resection for stage three rectal cancer in December, and I have been struggling with LARS ever since. I have a question for you as someone who has been through this. Does it ever get better?

  • @emadalsamraee7615
    @emadalsamraee7615 Рік тому

    Thank you for all information you provided. So do you have all of rectum removed?
    I have my reversal three weeks ago and have really bad days since then. The surgeon left me only 2 CM from the rectum although my tumor was about 9 cm from the anus. This makes me regret choosing this surgeon.

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  Рік тому

      I have about half of it left. Hopefully things improve a bit for you soon. 🤞🏼💙

  • @GOK_333
    @GOK_333 Рік тому +1

    How are you doing?

  • @Szilvia-wn7ym
    @Szilvia-wn7ym 21 день тому

    Can someone tell me that is it normal to feel pain after 5 months Anastomotic surgery because I still feel the pain when I’m sitting or laying? Please get back to me because I’m always worried

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  21 день тому +1

      You should ask your doctor about it. Your pain should have improved from when you first had surgery.

    • @Szilvia-wn7ym
      @Szilvia-wn7ym 20 днів тому

      @ thanks for your reply
      It has its just sometimes I still feel it the pain is like 2 to 3 on the scale. I spoke with my doctor we are going to check it we already did a leak check and everything was fine

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  19 днів тому

      That’s good there isn’t a leak! Sometimes it could be scar tissue causing pain long after surgery.

  • @gabygarcia2642
    @gabygarcia2642 2 роки тому +1

    Hello from México en my mom has her reversal procedure 20 days algo, she Is experiencing lars since day 5 but one thing i haven't heard you tall about ist pain, she Is hurting a lot

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому

      Is it pain from the surgery itself or more of a pain inside like her colon/rectum hurting from being in use again?

    • @gabygarcia2642
      @gabygarcia2642 2 роки тому

      @@SurvivorJelena the pain appears whe she has to go to the toilet, It is urgente and she hurts until she Is done, i Guess It Is the pelvic floor

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому +1

      I would reach out to her surgeon to see if they can refer her to pelvic floor therapy. That could help out with the pain.

  • @oliviaandlittlejoejoe4620
    @oliviaandlittlejoejoe4620 2 роки тому +1

    that shirt 👌👐😁

  • @whenmountainsmove
    @whenmountainsmove 2 роки тому +3

    My life has been me glued to a toilet for two years until I started doing daily warm water enemas. Trust me when I say, it’s the ONLY thing that gave me my life back. The ONLY THING. Your diet doesn’t help you. There are literally no tips that actually work except for irrigation. You can go nearly 48 hours without having to worry about a bowl movement/ clustering.

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  2 роки тому

      I’m happy to hear you’ve found something that has helped you get your life back.

    • @stebolian
      @stebolian Рік тому

      Do you get gas pain or cramps sometimes a few hours after the enema.
      And how much water do you use

    • @tjsil99
      @tjsil99 Рік тому

      Amen to that!!!

  • @josephferrante713
    @josephferrante713 4 місяці тому

    Because of the placement of your pouch I believe that you have a colostomy not in ileostomy an ileostomy is on the other side at the very end of your small intestine I know because I've had one yours is at the sigmoid colon area just wanted to point that out an ileostomy is about 3 inches to the right of your belly button

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  4 місяці тому

      It was definitely an ileostomy - it was 3” to the right of my belly button and had liquid/soft output.

  • @valyher209
    @valyher209 11 місяців тому +1

    Am severe Lars

  • @valyher209
    @valyher209 11 місяців тому

    Am going thru this . Are you normal

  • @sreelathanair8384
    @sreelathanair8384 9 місяців тому

    Hii

  • @josephe3367
    @josephe3367 2 роки тому +1

    Dam, that shirt 👌

  • @fluffycat5785
    @fluffycat5785 2 роки тому

  • @josephferrante713
    @josephferrante713 4 місяці тому

    UA-cam wrote the book on being an annoying website they have ads to take up 7/8 of the page stuck right in your goddamn face every freaking fucking second

  • @DanShredz
    @DanShredz Рік тому +1

    What about all the other problems like your teeth falling out you’re freezing neuropathy read your endless ringing ears Total exhaustion and trying to find the energy to do anything without, of course, not being able to leave the house

  • @jbone79
    @jbone79 Рік тому +2

    Do you ever wish you would have just stuck with a lifelong ileostomy bag?

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  Рік тому +2

      I do another video where I talk about that: ua-cam.com/video/CbyvtkQqYqQ/v-deo.html. But long story short, no.

  • @ahmadalmahdi
    @ahmadalmahdi Рік тому +1

    How are you Jelena .. I hope you are fine .. in fact ... you are giving us the power .. with your self smile .. best wishes
    🤍🤍🤍🤍

    • @SurvivorJelena
      @SurvivorJelena  Рік тому +1

      I’m doing pretty well. Still have some down days but I’m so grateful to still be here and be able to watch my daughter grow 💜

    • @ahmadalmahdi
      @ahmadalmahdi Рік тому

      @@SurvivorJelena daughter grow .......... I wish 😀😀