Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

I wish they would use the portal. My neurologist/headache specialist at Cleveland Clinic uses My Chart. My messages do initially go through her clinical team but then are passed through to her. “She” answers them herself. And if you reply with another question, it goes directly to her. I love her and that system works great! I wish I could find a gi that would do the same. It would change my life.

JN: I am a 72y/o woman with severe constipation & a redundant colon. 7 years ago I had 14" of colon removed and 3 additional surgeries for a rectocele, entrocele and another bowel prolapse. I have been severely constipated before and after surgeries. I have tried evert kind of otc med, laxatives, fibers and many prescribed meds, drink 1/2 gallon of water, swim 4-5 times weekly, do zumba nothing works. I have thrown up after 6 days of not going. I have pains in right upper and left lower abdominal areas. I am enema dependent to empty my bowels, it is a painful process and can last for 3 hours every time I do it. 2 surgeons recommended colectomy, 1 did not. 1 GI recommended surgery, 2 did not. I am a young 72 and want to continue living actively with less difficulty. Anyone have surgery that worked, and what kind to eliminate this problem? I have been told that colectomy can also produce bloating, gas, things I am already dealing with. Thank you for your help
JN

Hi kiszo,
Sorry you also have this problem😢 I highly recommend you have a Bowel Transit Study done. It's an easy procedure, inexpensive and you will learn the shape of your colon - great to know where to do colon massage and the x-rays will show up any obstructions.
Molaxole is the most gentle laxative I've had in 35 years of this constipation problem. Apparently it has electrolytes in it which has to be good for you.
Wishing you all the best💞

I just had my colonoscopy yesterday and was told the procedure was difficult due to significantly tortuous colon. That's it, they didn't say anything else about it, offer suggestions on how to deal with it, nothing. I did also have 2 polyps removed and they noted multiple diverticula throughout my colon. They did recommend my next scope happen in 3 years or sooner depending on the pathology report.
This was not the case with my last colonoscopy 5 years ago so the tortuous colon has developed over that time. In the last year or two I have had issues with constipation, bloating, gas, discomfort and weight gain. I am very concerned about the possibility of obstruction and committed to finding the best ways deal with this condition and reduce symptoms.
My thanks to all those sharing tips for what works best for you. I already drink lots of tea but plan to switch to plain water, add more fruits and vegetables, and possibly Benefiber to see if that helps.

Yes me too 😞

Yes. I have SIBO-C. Hard to treat and hard to cure.

Have y’all been tested for SIBO
Small intestinal bacteria overgrowth?

@carndt - How familiar the inappropriate or 1/2 answer is to my emailed questions to my physician! I try to constrain myself to one simple question per email and space them out. Or I just repeat the email . And repeat. I shut my windows when I scream with frustration so I don't annoy my neighbors. It helps.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan has occasional live Zoom presentations I get some helpful ideas from. Below is the most recent interview of her I found on the web. It focuses on the sale of her most recent book but she covers constipation and bloating in some of her older books.