In the Digestive Health group you'll meet other members dealing with diverticulitis and colon surgery. I think you might wish to join these discussions in particular:
I am not sure which group to follow.
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I am 67 years old. I had sigmoidectomy surgery where they removed sigmoid colon almost 4 weeks ago. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis 12 years ago. I have not had a many bouts with it up until this past February. Then I was on antibiotics and 5 trips to the ER Constantly for the past 3 1/2 months. Had to push my GI doctor To move up a colonoscopy and have it done at the beginning of April. All the antibiotics were not doing anything. Finally was able to get surgery set up for the beginning of June. . Was told the sigmoid colon that was removed was ‘smoldering’ still infected and showing signs of abscessing. So here I am dealing with recovery. Just wondering if anyone out there through this surgery. How long ago? What were your outcomes? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you so much
In the Digestive Health group you'll meet other members dealing with diverticulitis and colon surgery. I think you might wish to join these discussions in particular:
I will be having this surgery in August and that same question has been on my mind. But my condition now is so painful I will be going ahead with the surgery.
I am not sure which group to follow.
Hi,
I am 67 years old. I had sigmoidectomy surgery where they removed sigmoid colon almost 4 weeks ago. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis 12 years ago. I have not had a many bouts with it up until this past February. Then I was on antibiotics and 5 trips to the ER Constantly for the past 3 1/2 months. Had to push my GI doctor To move up a colonoscopy and have it done at the beginning of April. All the antibiotics were not doing anything. Finally was able to get surgery set up for the beginning of June. . Was told the sigmoid colon that was removed was ‘smoldering’ still infected and showing signs of abscessing. So here I am dealing with recovery. Just wondering if anyone out there through this surgery. How long ago? What were your outcomes? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you so much
I will be having this surgery in August and that same question has been on my mind. But my condition now is so painful I will be going ahead with the surgery.
I had a prolapsed uterus removed in 1987. At that time, I also had a rectocele. I still have my ovaries and tubes. My bladder at the time, was fine. No prolapse. As the years passed by, I noticed a bulge at the opening of the vagina. Thinking that my rectum was prolapsing again, I went to the OBGYN. He said my bladder had prolapsed to a 4 and my rectum had prolapsed at a 3. I tried the pessary but if I pushed at any time, it came out. Dealt with it until I said "no more". It was too much of a pain to deal with. I had a cystocele with a bladder sling and rectocele done in June of 2020. They were performed vaginaly. In August of 2021, I felt the bulge again. Went to the OBGYN in January 2022. He said I had prolapsed again and referred me to a urogynecologist. She gave me 3 options. I am considering the colpocleisis surgery. I am 76 and not sexually active. I do have a question. If my rectocele fails at some point, how will that be corrected if I have this surgery? Also, I have been very fortunate of not ever having a kidney or bladder infection in my life. Will this surgery make it more difficult to detect those issues ever happen? Any other issues I should consider? Thank you!
It turned out that my mother was put back on her blood thinner too soon--5 days post-op--considering the extensive work the urology surgeon did for her significant prolapse. She almost passed out in the night, and had an ambulance ride to go back to the hospital for a blood transfusion, wait another week for the blood thinner to start, and now--2 months post-op is doing very well.
My mother did several weeks of work with a PT who specializes in pelvic floor work. I think this really helped her to have a great outcome so far.
I wrote that for my mother. She had the surgery at 93!!!! --- and did well, but then after going back on her blood thinner (5 days post-op) developed horrible bleeding. She did end up back in the hospital, including a blood transfusion, but is doing so well now, almost 2 months post-op!!
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The pain comes from the pressure of the bladder hanging down and pressure on the bowel. Similar to labor pains.
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I suggest you follow the Digestive Health group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/
In the Digestive Health group you'll meet other members dealing with diverticulitis and colon surgery. I think you might wish to join these discussions in particular:
- Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sigmoid-colon-resection-10282019/
- Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/three-months-after-colon-surgery/
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2 ReactionsSorry you were having such pain. What was causing your pain symptoms and what were your symptoms? The prolapse of the bladder?
I am not sure which group to follow.
Hi,
I am 67 years old. I had sigmoidectomy surgery where they removed sigmoid colon almost 4 weeks ago. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis 12 years ago. I have not had a many bouts with it up until this past February. Then I was on antibiotics and 5 trips to the ER Constantly for the past 3 1/2 months. Had to push my GI doctor To move up a colonoscopy and have it done at the beginning of April. All the antibiotics were not doing anything. Finally was able to get surgery set up for the beginning of June. . Was told the sigmoid colon that was removed was ‘smoldering’ still infected and showing signs of abscessing. So here I am dealing with recovery. Just wondering if anyone out there through this surgery. How long ago? What were your outcomes? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you so much
I will be having this surgery in August and that same question has been on my mind. But my condition now is so painful I will be going ahead with the surgery.
I had a prolapsed uterus removed in 1987. At that time, I also had a rectocele. I still have my ovaries and tubes. My bladder at the time, was fine. No prolapse. As the years passed by, I noticed a bulge at the opening of the vagina. Thinking that my rectum was prolapsing again, I went to the OBGYN. He said my bladder had prolapsed to a 4 and my rectum had prolapsed at a 3. I tried the pessary but if I pushed at any time, it came out. Dealt with it until I said "no more". It was too much of a pain to deal with. I had a cystocele with a bladder sling and rectocele done in June of 2020. They were performed vaginaly. In August of 2021, I felt the bulge again. Went to the OBGYN in January 2022. He said I had prolapsed again and referred me to a urogynecologist. She gave me 3 options. I am considering the colpocleisis surgery. I am 76 and not sexually active. I do have a question. If my rectocele fails at some point, how will that be corrected if I have this surgery? Also, I have been very fortunate of not ever having a kidney or bladder infection in my life. Will this surgery make it more difficult to detect those issues ever happen? Any other issues I should consider? Thank you!
It turned out that my mother was put back on her blood thinner too soon--5 days post-op--considering the extensive work the urology surgeon did for her significant prolapse. She almost passed out in the night, and had an ambulance ride to go back to the hospital for a blood transfusion, wait another week for the blood thinner to start, and now--2 months post-op is doing very well.
My mother did several weeks of work with a PT who specializes in pelvic floor work. I think this really helped her to have a great outcome so far.
I wrote that for my mother. She had the surgery at 93!!!! --- and did well, but then after going back on her blood thinner (5 days post-op) developed horrible bleeding. She did end up back in the hospital, including a blood transfusion, but is doing so well now, almost 2 months post-op!!