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Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?
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I am a 47 year old male with approximately 15 bouts of diverticulitis over a two year period. I have no negative physical or emotional health history.
The last bout of Diverticulitis was so excruciating that it made my decision to have the Sigmoid Colon resection performed.
Up until then, I was always so scared.
I’m now 6 days post op. I experienced a bit of a rise in my kidney levels (this has since leveled out), am no longer peeing blood from the catheters, and am taking 4 or 5 different meds.
I was sent home after passing gas on the 4th day.
Besides being extremely fatigued with weak vocal cords, the only unfathomable pain I am having is when I have to poop or do poop.
I get a crazy painful sharp pain from my rectum area. It’s like a lighting bolt of an ache and I’m now afraid to go poop at all.
Does anyone experience this? How long does it last? Am I doomed forever?
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I had a resection 12 months ago. They did not do surgery on my rectum. I do have hemorrhoids though. Could you possibly have a hemorrhoid (?) that could certainly cause that lightning bolt! Try to get a picture of the area so you can see for yourself if there's anything red or sore
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I am now 6 weeks post op from a sigmoid colon resection. Was NPO, and had to start TPN, which was just discontinued last week. Initially, once my bowels started moving, I, too, had that very painful burning sensation, which I described as “fire”. After about 4 days that did stop, I so hope that is the case for you. Best of luck with your healing.