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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I really appreciate your concern.

Recovery after surgery is a gradual process. Recovery time varies depending on the procedure, your general health, age, and other factors. Full recovery takes four to six weeks. so your recovery has taken quite long and is not normal.

Colectomy also causes significant changes to your body that may affect your dietary habits. You may have to avoid certain types of food, and eat smaller, more frequent meals. Your bowel movements may become more frequent

Pain control is important for healing and a smooth recovery. There will be discomfort after your surgery, including soreness of your incision(s). Your doctor will treat your pain so you are comfortable and can get the rest you need. Call your doctor if your pain gets worse or changes in any way because it may be a sign of a complication

It is important to keep your follow-up appointments after colectomy
•Bleeding
•Breathing problems, such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, labored breathing, or wheezing
•Change in alertness, such as passing out, unresponsiveness, or confusion
•Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, or palpitations
•Inability to urinate, have a bowel movement, or pass gas
•Leg pain, redness or swelling, especially in the calf, which may indicate a blood clot
•Numbness or tingling in the affected extremity
•Pain that is not controlled by your pain medication, new pain, or severe abdominal pain
•Severe nausea and vomiting
•Sudden and new abdominal swelling
•Unexpected drainage, pus, redness or swelling of your incision

In summary

I would advise you to get a stool R/E , blood counts, stool for occult blood done in consult with your doctor to detect any cause responsible for the soreness and tenderness.
Effective pain control and broad spectrum antibiotics along with proper maintenance of nutrition will also help in early recovery.
Regular follow up with your doctor for assessment of the complications mentioned above.


Let me know if you have any query
Thanks.

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