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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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@brianne613

Hi, I also have a redundant colon, transverse and sigmoid. I was recently hospitalized for a blockage and sigmoid volvulus. I did not have a resection "yet". I am being pushed by just about everyone to have this surgery before the redundant colon twists again but I am trying to control this with diet. I am new to this forum and learning a lot. Thank you everyone for posting. Did you end up having the laparoscopic sigmoid resection? If so, how did it go and how are you doing? Thank you!

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Sorry you are going through that. No, I did not have any surgery. I have been managing with diet and hydration. Having daily bowel movements without laxative use other than prune juice. It is concerning that you have had a significant obstruction, so in my opinion, I would follow the advice of the colorectal surgeon. From my understanding, the laparoscopic sigmoid resection has a short healing time and is a well tolerated procedure. Wishing you the best of luck.