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DiscussionSigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?
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I certainly thought your situation needed a longer explanation so I didn’t mind reading it through at all. I had my sigmoid colon removed , a resection ( basically 25% of my colon. No cancer, thankfully. Yes I left 2 days after surgery as well. Surprised by that but the medical staff believes you heal faster at home.
My pain is near or below my incision especially when I sneeze, cough., lift heavy objects. Frustrating but a CT Scan showed nothing alarming. I thought I had a hernia, not sure that I don’t. I’m tolerating a regular diet well, but small meals are best, my surgery was 5 months ago, not 100% yet but I’m walking more, trying to exercise. Hang in there! It’s a journey!
Hi @mweisslasvegas, I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing so much pain and little information about recovery. You may have noticed that I moved your post to this existing discussion:
- Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sigmoid-colon-resection-10282019/
I did this so you can read some of the recent posts and connect easily with other members like @virgo1952 @music5052 @lisag03 @apinzonc0627 @troyhenn22 @kathyoung @bethpearson.
I think you are now 4 weeks post surgery, which isn't a very long time for such a major surgery. How are you doing now? Has the sharp pain stopped? Did you get pain management advice from your care team?