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I was diagnosed with diverticulitis
Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 13, 2022 | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
Initially the surgeon mentioned his intentions were to remove around 20% of the colon . I think the large colon is about 5 Feet so 20% would be around 12 inches if my math is correct. The sigmoid colon is around 35cm-40cm which equates out to around 14-16 inches.
Never discussed with the surgeon how much he actually removed. Hopefully you’re doing well following your surgery!
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Yes Iam other than the diarrhea I have now developed as a after effect of Gall Bladder removal in December of last year. My Sigmoidectomy was in 2015. Very little pain post op and some diarrhea for a period of time. I might note that I do have IBS so I guess that is to be expected. Iam 76.