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Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 5 4:01pm | Replies (1097)

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Yes, and according to my doctors, I have a grossly redundant colon and a doctor suggested removing part of it and said it would help me have a normal life but I did not do that. We moved out of state and the new gastroenterologist said he would never remove part of a colon unless it was a medical reason to because of a problem, but not the case with me, and he told me to take MiraLAX every morning and drink plenty of water each day for the rest of my life. After a week, the MiraLAX did its job and continues to, and if I ever eat badly with not enough water and get stopped up then I do it (take miralax) in the morning and night for a day or two. I also just recently realized I eat faster than everyone and do not chew my food so I now take the time to do that before wolfing it down. Laxatives and fiber supplements never worked for me because they create more stool and MiraLAX just brings water in to the colon. Also, once a month or so I heat up in 8 ounce glass in the morning for five days of prune juice with pulp and drink it . I don’t know if that will help but I’m thinking your doctor can advise you. (I did not want part of my colon removed because my father had that done and it created scar tissue, which created its own problem when he had a blockage that needed emergency surgery, so the thought of doing that scares me unless of course, there is a Medical need.

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I hope so as it’s so frustrating. I don’t know if you had your surgery yet or not but hope it’s a success and no more problems for you. By the way - I love your profile pic.

I have a redundant colon and do everything you are doing. My main difference is I had my gallbladder removed 30+ years ago (I am 60 years old). My body does not digest food well or quickly. I take the Zen Wise Digestive Enzymes and have found them to be extremely helpful and affordable. If I am eating anything high in fat I take 2 Cholacol. Intermittent fasting has helped me as well. I normally only eat between noon and seven but that is easy for me. I do not do it to diet, but to assist with my digestion. It did help me lose 10 lbs I had wanted to lose for a decade though. I do order Clear Lax from Sams as it is much cheaper than the Mira Lax and works equally as well for me. I eat an apple or an orange every day and drink an electrolyte drink throughout the day. I usually get around 16 + hours of exercise a week I do not trust doctors as I have never had a good experience with one and rely on groups like this to navigate my way through. So far so good and the very best of luck to you