Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?

You know ... i cant say i am 100% back to the way i was before the bowel resection ,
but i was very fit and never has a bowel issue , i just did a bowel test and they said i had 2 plops one had to be removed by surgery as it was flat , all in all it took about 1 year to be the way i am now , tummy never flat any more , bit sentitive if i touch some times . but i can eat anything and never had issue with food or problem bowel. moments thank god ,,, i think the wound infection set me back , vac machine for weeks , and as doc told me it would be key whole , ended up full surgery. , so. its. now two. years all ok , cant were. jeans or anything tight on tummy and cant get tummy down , .... but i. am 63 now so its hard , good luck. it wont take you as long every one differs , warm. wishes

I’ve had multiple bowel resection a. The first were due to cancer (total of three resections done) and the other two were due to obstruction and a perforation. Recovery was slow for me, but I’m not sure if it was slow because of all of my complications or slow because of the surgery, plus chemotherapy. I will say I still don’t feel normal and it’s been almost three years since first surgery. I feel bloated and just not like I did before all
Of this but I’m thankful to be cancer free. I was 52 when I had my surgeries. I also had abdominal wall reconstruction last year due to muscle separation and hernias that developed

Hello. Are you saying it took 2 years to heal fully?

Hi Vjs, I hope you saw the message from @troyhenn22 to you. Other members who have had a colon resection due include @kkw2 @duckduck2020 @sundance6 @kathyoung @glasshalfull @monicaeve @oceanone @linakh @lisag03 @msflimsy @terrip. Some had the surgery for diverticulitis or other digestive tract issue. Others had it for cancer.

hope you are much better now ,
i am. 2 year over it this week ,

Are you able to connect me with others who have had left colon resection due to diverticulitis? It would help to know how others fared. Thanks. Vjs

It's hard to be a patient patient, especially with recovery. Be kind to yourself. Your body has been through a lot.

Hi@colleenyoung. I am waiting for a call this week from the surgeon. The punch hole is healing now, it’s just the inner healing now. I think I’m impatient as I thought I’d be through the pain and discomfort. But I u derstand that some people take longer than others. I’ve never had a temp, incisions all are healed nicely outside. Crossing fingers. Thx for your reply.

Hi @vjs I’m so sorry to hear that surgery is not healing as hoped. Some of the symptoms you’re describing may be expected. Four weeks is not a very long time for recovery, but it sounds like some of your symptoms may need medical attention. I might suggest calling your surgeon’s office to see if you need to be seen sooner.

Had this surgery 4 weeks ago for recurring diverticulitis. Lots of gas and incision pain. One of my small incision from laproscopic doesn’t want to heal. Pain down left side when urinating and having a bowel movement. As well I go frequently, stools are formed but I struggle to pass them. They are soft. Urinating is a weaker stream and some pain. Rectum has a vague pain. How long does it take to feel better. I’m 69, some days I regret the surgical decision.