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Diverticulitis and colectomy
Has anyone had part of their intestine removed? I have diverticulitis and sometimes I still experience discomfort and constipation.
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Has anyone had part of their intestine removed? I have diverticulitis and sometimes I still experience discomfort and constipation.
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@1942daa I so agree with your reply! While I have never had surgery for diverticulitis, I have had surgery in the upper digestive tract and do have diverticulitis. Avoiding constipation is very important, it means you have to be proactive with diet, exercise and fluid intake. It takes a bit of planning but it is certainly worth the effort.
@monicajones Here are some links regarding diet ideas for diverticulitis, https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-
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depth/diverticulitis-diet/art-20048499 and https://www.everydayhealth.com/diverticulitis/guide/diet/
How long ago was your surgery, @monicajones? How are you feeling now?
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1 ReactionI had a good portion of the left side of my large intestine removed in 1972. I was young then. now, 40+ years later, I have UC on the right side and diverticulosis on the left side. I see a specialist. my personal suggestion is to take action to avoid constipation either OTC or RX. daa1942
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