Greetings! I am new here. I am 75 year old femaleI that had a Sigmoidectomy (7.5 inches removed) July 22, 2021. Very successful. Recovered quickly. No cancer just the dang diverticulitis grabbing my sigmoid. I had colonoscopies 15 and 7 years previously with the diagnosis “looped colon.” Had various CT scans and barium enemas — two different states. Third move to NC, new doctor wanted to see for himself. Diagnosed severe constricting sigmoid with diverticulitis. Yikes. Sorry for all the background. Plan to see my doctor at one year to discuss my belly. The right side of my belly sticks out A LOT … looks like it is definitely part of the colon?! Why didn’t it “go back in?” I am not overweight and used to have a pretty flat stomach. I’m not exactly wearing bikinis any longer, but still ugly. Sit-ups do nothing … I know I am lucky, no cancer and otherwise healthy. Just disappointed I guess!