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Removal of sigmoid colon due to diverticulitis: How to deal with pain?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 12, 2023 | Replies (50)Comment receiving replies
Hi, I had surgery last Tuesday and I had pain on my right side as well. I’m wondering about the multiple bm’s. And so far I’m not eating much. My entire sigmoid as well as several inches of my colon was removed last week. Is everyone out there doing well that had surgery recently? I was cut open my surgery wasn’t robotic. I had a colostomy due to diverticulitis. Please let me know how everyone is doing
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Had laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy 7/6/22. Three months post-op and doing quite well. In the beginning you will not have much of an appetite.
Yes I agree multiple+ BM’s first few weeks. Challenging to get too far from the bathroom no less leave the house. It gets better over time, it’ll surprise you. It does take time for the colon to adjust. Did not have a colostomy so unable to comment, sorry! Hang in there, over time it does get better. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact your surgical team!