Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?

Hey Lucky 1038, I wrote that comment almost a year ago when I first got out of the hospital and was facing a very big challenge and learning curve on “living” with colon cancer. One year later, I have embraced my situation and have shared my journey with others on this site. I probably have “matured” in more ways than one. sasha.

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I am scheduled for a sigmoidetomy and these experiences are unsettling to say the least. I have been hospitalized for diverticulitis and have had 5+ episodes in 3 years. I usually have to take 2 doses of medication. Once I'm better with some left side wisps of pain , I get constipated. I eat pretty well but constipation has been a constant in my life. It has been worse between episodes of diverticulitis. Has anyone else experienced this and if so what did you do?

Hi @countrygirlquilter, I'd like to add my welcome. How are you feeling today? Are you able to keep some food in?

HI i had bowel resection last feb , due to polop found , Never had problems before resection.... ,No 8 months later still sore x pulling in tummy and side , evening x night ,,, i am now going to eat before 6 and see if it helps , i walk everyday hour and drink lots of water , Thank god no issues with bowel toilet use , good luck to you all ,,69 age

It took me 3 months ...but I am 72 and I didn’t walk as often as I should have because of the pain . So some of it was my own fault . Hope you have a full recovery soon . If I can help please let me know . 😊

I have replied to another post as well as this one . I had Sigmoid Colon removal in January . The Metamucil helps me a lot . I take 1 TBS mixed in 8 oz of water everyday . It really helps with the constant bathroom trips ! You will get better it just takes time . When I first had the surgery I was going constantly and had accidents as well ...but the Metamucil really helped me a lot . Dr told me I would have to take it the rest of my life . But it has an orange drink taste so not bad . Hope you get better soon ...I know it is tough😩

Hello I know what you mean . I had resection surgery in January and had bad diaherria too . My doctor said to take 1 Tbs Metamucil mixed in 8 oz water . It will help bulk up your stools . He said I would have to take it the rest of my life . I still have a diaherra stool now and then but not like it was at the beginning. That surgery was very hard for me to recover from and I now have scar tissue from it . But, thank God I am doing good now .
I’m now dealing with right sided pain from Gall Bladder surgery complications! Have had Colonoscopy and Endoscopy last week and all is well . Have CT scans and ultra sound and they all show nothing that could be causing my pain . I had. MRCP scan done last week and waiting on results from that . We will see . Sorry I am rambling on . That resection surgery is tough but your stools should level off ...try the Metamucil everyday or better yet ask your doctor about it .
Hope you get better soon !

Have you tried Metamucil or anything to try and regulate your bowels? So sorry to hear that your still living in the bathroom after 7 months.

Tonight I am skipping my normal 8:00 p.m. snack. I am at the point of thinking about every bite I take - I know if it goes in, it has to also come out. This is not a diet that I wanted to take.