Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Hi debschmitt, I have all those things too, except the diverticuli I was diagnosed with in my 30s seem to have closed. I live a near-normal life by controlling my food choices and working on my anxiety. Both trigger IBS-C and the severe redundant colon I have doesn't help. I am 68 and active.

Through trial and error I eat zero grain, zero FODMAP, Zero meat, etc. I am almost halfway through with hypnosis therapy to lessen my anxiety as an IBS-trigger. Mineral oil is my laxative of choice. I am trying magnesium as a regular supplement to prevent constipation. See attached for more details. I really believe changing what is going on in your head and what you are putting in your gut is the best solution (for me so far).

Its my understanding diverticulitis is little pockets in the colon that trap food like nuts and popcorn. Its a bummer not to eat them, but a friend had it and had to have part of her colon removed.

Please tell me if I'm wrong but I thought a redundant colon was something you're born with.
I never knew I had one until my first colonoscopy.

I think my redundant colon was caused by Diverticulitis scarring. The Dr. Could no longer get the scope thru so I had to have 12" of my colon removed

I agree with the mineral oil - I always had to use 3 TB or no results. At this point it is probably best to wait for the test results. With diverticulitis and a Redundant colon test results are critical. I have a Redundant Colon as a result of emergency surgery when I was 16 (appendectomy caused adhesions). I've had Ovarian Cancer surgery 3 times.

I’ve been suffering for two years with chronic constipation abdominal pain, loss of appetite, extreme weight, loss, fatigue, bloating, all which caused clinical depression. I was told that it was probably IBS – C. I’ve tried to manage with food , meditation and eliminating anxiety in my life. Laxatives don’t really work but cause nausea. Of course I have to do a clean out about once every 10 days usually with an enema, which hurts during and after. Finally, after going to 4 Gastroenterologist, several trips to the ER and urgent care center and finally changing my internal doctor, a diagnostic colonoscopy was performed. It revealed diverticulitis, diverticulosis, and a redundant tortuous colon. I am undergoing currently a colon transit test using.Sitz beads. I’m anxiously waiting the results as I’ve been told that Gastro surgery is highly likely. Has anybody else had surgery for this disorder please? I’m 70 years young and try to stay as active as this condition allowed with swimming, walking and paddle boarding. I’m so ready for a change. Thank you.

Consider trying humble mineral oil. I have what you have.

I have a redundant colon too( noted on colonoscopy)... Not sure if that had given me constipation over the years or not... Interestingly enough I had a rectocele which I just had repaired last summer... I attribute that more to having 3 children.. I'm about 5 '0 and weigh 100 lbs .... but I also strained and had a lot of constipation for a lot of my life.. I was never told anything was abnormal about the redundant colon but assume it takes longer for waste to travel... One thing I use that is natural and really helps is a mixture of 1 cup applesauce, 1 cup prune juice, 1 cup wheat bran. I take a couple of TBS per day and it keeps things moving...

I had surgery 3 years ago. I learned the redundant colon had caused the rectocele I had repaired several years earlier. When I hear urinary issue it sounds like possible rectocele. Sadly in my area 2 different surgeons do the two surgeries.
Make no mistake although Robotic surgery lessons scar tissues and healing time incision wise its still a major! surgery. Good luck!

Can anyone tell me what surgery is like for a redundant tortuous colon please?
How long are you in the hospital? What’s the recovery like. I live alone so wondering if I need someone with me awhile. Thanks