Hi there,

I also have what I prefer to call a redundant colon (it is the same thing), but it was termed 'severe' by the gastro doctor who did the colonoscopy. I have never had any polyps (looking up the term tubular adenoma, that seems to be how most polyps are categorized). Congrats on having only one. Diet matters, in my view. With only one polyp, I don't know what colonoscopy schedule that puts you on. Your gastro doctor should have told you and if s/he didn't, it is likely in your charts.

Redundant colon can cause digestive issues and one of them is constipation, which I have; it definitely makes me feel 'full.'

For my redundant colon constipation, I drink more water and eat cooked rather than raw foods, and that seems to help.

What I am also just now trying out is sleeping on my left side. According to a Healthline article, sleeping on your left side, recommended for IBS, redundant colon, etc., gives the waste processing aspect of your redundant colon a gravity assist. Gravity pushes it along. Only two days in, I can vouch for it preventing constipation or incomplete evacuation. But it has only been two days.

Before I knew I had this problem I was complaining of stomach issues (nausea, feeling full quickly, I haven't had problems with constipation) and they did a bunch of tests and found no issues so on my own I started taking a probiotic/prebiotic and I really think it has helped. I'm literally scared to not take it lol. Since the colonoscopy I have also started a fiber supplement.

I too have a torturous . Showed up on my last 2 colonoscopies, 2021 and 2023. But been causing problems since August of 2022. I drink more water, try to walk at least a mile a day, (was very sedentary), and increase my fiber. I too felt so uncomfortable after my evening meal, especially if I happened to eat more than normal. I do not like taking MiraLAX daily, and not sure adding fiber helps me. Especially when everything appears to get stuck right after I eat. I slept only on my left side for over 2 years, because of back issues, but have been sleeping on my back and right side a bit. Has not seemed to make it worse. I am looking for something more natural to work. May try the warm prune juice I saw recommended. My work schedule does not allow me to take MiraLAX every day - but I cannot seem to get completely away from it. I do use Smooth Move tea on occasion. I do like it but again, don't want to rely on it either. I feel like I can say this here, I feel like I have never pooped so much in my life since my colonoscopy and after having taken MiraLAX for 3-4 months before the colonoscopy. I had severe constipation as a child, but not so much or so bad as an adult. I massage my abdomen and put a heating pad on it some evenings right before bed. That feels so good. Still searching for natural helps other than what I am already doing. Best wishes for you.

And I just purchased a squatty potty lol.

My gi says that mineral oil is benign and fine to use. Though you would assume Smooth Move tea would be gentle, it actually is much stronger than the Senoket tablets, especially if you steep it 15 minutes as directed. Not surprised at your result. A low fiber diet is also advised. Sounds like you are doing all the right things! Glad they are working for you!

I too have redundant and tortuous colon and IBS-C. I used Miralax for 10 years and added Citrecil for 5 years during that time. Don’t like Miralax as I have a weak sphincter. After my last colonoscopy had several months of issues with not being able to eat, nausea, loose stools. Staying away for Dairy helped. But started trying Magnesium. Magnesium Citrate was to harsh for me so my Dr. Recommended SLO- Mag. That is working better for me. Now I am adding some fiber, trying benefiber but not sure it is helping either. Also taking nortriptolyn for the the IBS symptoms and the gut brain issue. Not perfect yet, but an improvement. Gaining some weight again.

I have complained for years that I can feel food to feces travel through my intestines. With doctors smiling and knodding like I'm nuts. Suffering with abnormal unexplained abdominal pain. For over two decades I have been thinking I was crazy for having pain that simply could not be explained. Which takes a toll not only physically but mentally as well. Come to find out I was previously diagnosed with a redundant tortuous colon in 2017, during my second unsuccessful colonoscopy. Which I am just learning in 2023 after having a positive Cologuard test. Come to find out I'm not crazy. All these years I have been reveling in redunt colon symptoms. With nine different episodes of severe vomiting for 3 or 4 days respectfully with each bout. My constipation is extreme and I carry massive amounts of stool. I have used everything, stool softeners, laxatives, metamucil, magnesium citrate, prep kits. I am currently using two laxatives daily to keep me going every two days. So, I am still searching for answers. Which has brought me here. Praying one of you experts has found something that works.
Currently, I'm just full of shit!

I really truly think the squatty potty (Squatty Potty Simple Bathroom Toilet Stool, White, 7" https://a.co/d/gCayJas) helps so much. The normal persons colon needs help getting in to the right position so people with extra colon really need help getting it in the right position and this is the thing to do it. If you're out and about, at restaurant or someone's house, look for something about the same height to use, a bathroom waste can usually works. You're already doing anything else I can think of suggesting.

I was informed of my tortuous/redundant colon after 1st colonoscopy many years ago, but have had several colonoscopies since then. Assume the process may take a bit more time to navigate camera through the colon.
Last procedure removed some polyps but 2 were in deep folds, requiring special surgeon to remove.
Interesting comment about feeling full after eating a small amount! Same here, with no explanation. Will ask my Gastro doctor about the colon possibility.

I was diagnosed with tortuous colon 2 years ago and after a lot of trial and error found that working with elimination of food triggers as well as food that has slow transit time like meat helps. Also stomach massage in the morning before getting out of bed in a clockwise manner. The supplements I take nightly are magnesium O7 and Cleanse More by Renew Life. It has also been my experience that stress plays a big part of this issue. Good luck. My background is nutrition and massage therapy. Metamucil just clogged me up and caused painful gas. I am 70