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Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?
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My gastro doctor has recommended I have a bowel resection due to chronic bouts of diverticulitis and diverticulosis. The last bout I had left me badly inflamed and in pain and tenderness long after the infection had cleared. I am hopeful this intervention will rectify this problem, which is a by product of my redundant colon. Anyone out there had bowel resection surgery?
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I had 1 month ago It is not an easy surgery and is a major surgery If you have other option I would do option I will tell u my dr said it will take 2 months to be 80 percent myself It’s been 1 month for me I won’t lie to anyone it’s not an easy surgery
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I am adding here some coping strategies which I hope will be useful for others:
Drink a full bottle of water in the am upon awakening. This flushes me out in about 10 minutes.
Take 1-2 T of virgin olive oil at night before bed. This is a natural laxative which works well.
Peppermint gel caps are a natural antispasmodic. I take two in the am and pm. No side effects.
Ice packs help quell diverticulitis pain better than heat. Calms the internal inflammation.
Eat smaller portions. Watch high fiber foods until you are healed.
Pray fervently for your insides to be cleansed and restored to good health.
Hope this helps someone.