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Redundant colon plus diverticulosis

Digestive Health | Last Active: Mar 16 6:36pm | Replies (15)

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Hi Suse5545. I am a 73 year old female. I was diagnosed with Redundant colon/Severe Tortuous & small med and large Diverticulosis in Feb 2024 after a colonoscopy. I have had Diverticulosis for years and was always constipated. After the test the doctor said he would have to use a child size scope for any further colonoscopies. Every morning I was having right pain that radiated to my back. The doctor said my pain should be on the left. He suggested I see a surgeon about having to remove 10 feet of my lower colon the sigmoid section. The surgeon told me to change my diet and eat more fiber. I did and kept my 10 feet of colon. I lost 20 lbs. and all the numbers on my Cholesterol Panel were cut in half and are all normal. I have a BM everyday and eat more unprocessed food. I have cut out bread and pasta. In the morning I have whole fat yogurt with berries and 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed and 2 tablespoons of whole flaxseed. I have tried just ground but the whole seed works better for me. I admit I am not a big water drinker. I do have 2- 15oz cups of coffee with cream. My BM's are the length and thickness of a large banana, sometimes longer. I barely have to use a wipe. I am happy I could change my habits for the good. I still sometimes get constipated because I ate pizza. I take 2 magnesium glycinate at night.

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Replies to "Hi Suse5545. I am a 73 year old female. I was diagnosed with Redundant colon/Severe Tortuous..."

Hello mtollfree. Thanks for your message. We eat pretty healthy. Lots of greens, veggies with fiber. I increased his Miralax and Sennecot has been added. He’s only managing 60 oz. Of water a day; our PCP told him he needs 80 oz.
He has lost a lot of weight.6’2” and 167 lbs. His last colonoscopy the surgeon nicked something and my husband bled for 3 days. We live rurally, and our options for referrals aren’t great. And he’s quitting the colonoscopy’s from now on, anyway. He’s pretty stubborn and with all his other health issues, is just about done with the medical community. I am hoping he’ll quit fighting me about doctor visits. Again, thank you for your message.