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Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Feb 8 9:17am | Replies (235)Comment receiving replies
Hi Jodi,
Thank you so much for responding 😊. I’m using a little Imodium when the BM’s are too frequent and that’s helping tremendously. My staples are coming out on Tuesday. I know I will be more comfortable once that happens. I’m hoping the drain comes out on Tuesday as well but no guarantee on that since it’s still draining quite a bit. Your advice and input is spot on and greatly appreciated. Leslie
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Surgeons remove the staples and drain tubes as soon as medically appropriate depending on the patient's condition. Everyone heals differently. I had robotic surgery, and the incisions were closed with dissolving stitches and medical (glue?). Everything improved a lot 2 1/2- & 4-months (much better) post-op. I will be thinking of you on Tuesday and wishing you happy results so you can recover and be more comfortable. This does get better, be patient. Starting to get up, returning to my normal diet and walking helped me a lot. But ask your doctor first.