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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
I had my sigmoid colon resection 7 weeks ago. My experience is that the symptoms you describe, which I also had, will get noticeably better at 4-5 weeks. At about 3 weeks, I DID add one teaspoon of Metamucil every day. The Metamucil stopped the diarrhea accidents and each day got better. I still take the Metamucil daily. When I forget, I can tell. It's an easy fix, so I highly recommend it. At 6 weeks, I was having well-formed bowel movements. Frequency also improved each day, and now I have a normal three times a day routine. Those first three weeks are the challenge!
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Thank You for your reply. You are so right, these first three weeks are a challenge! I began taking Citrucel 2 tbsp. on week 3, this has slowed the frequency of bathroom times but still some days 10 times/day in small amounts. I am going to try taking the Citrucel 1 tbsp in the morning.
What type of diet did you follow during the first 4-5 weeks?
Miss my coffee. I started a food diet to track when a new food is introduced and how I react.