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@lilbear - you might check out some of these Mayo Clinic Connect discussions on sigmoid colon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425872/

Discussion: Diverticulitis and colectomy

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 29 9:12am

@bc321 You mention preparing for a January 6 sigmoid colectomy. You no doubt have discussed detail...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462371/

Discussion: Sigmoid Colon 1) Diverticulitis Flareup vs 2)Smoldering vs 3)Narrowed?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: 6 days ago

I went through the same thing. They removed about 10 inches of my Sigmoid Colon. Did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759489/

Discussion: I was diagnosed with diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

@linda82 did you have your sigmoid colon removed?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425333/

Discussion: Suggestions for diverticulosis w/severe pain in the sigmoid colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 28 1:06pm

@jillyg - you will note I moved your post here to a place where a number...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318713/

Discussion: Surgery - robotic sigmoid colon resection - diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 2 2:38pm

Has anyone had sigmoid colon resection? If so could you share your experience! Thanks

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425387/

Discussion: Diverticulitis and colectomy

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 28 2:29pm

I have a friend that had the same thing as you. They went in repaired the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816713/

Discussion: 60 yr old male-Diverticulitis with fistula passage to bladder

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 24, 2023

What is involved in having your sigmoid colon removed please.? This has not been suggested but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424793/

Discussion: Suggestions for diverticulosis w/severe pain in the sigmoid colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 27 4:42pm

@januaryjane Hello, so sorry to hear you aren't doing better. Would you mind sharing what surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453084/

Discussion: Anyone on or have taken Motegrity?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 4 6:34pm

Hi @rdmishio, welcome to Connect. I think you might be interested in this discussion started by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169586/

Discussion: Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Jan 11, 2020

Thanks for the additional information. As you prepare for your surgery, you may appreciate this related...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967091/

Discussion: What is a good diet after colon surgery? Are probiotics good?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

I saw colorectal surgeon today and have redundant transverse and sigmoid colon. He wants me to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776757/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

Sigmoid. Now I have bad acid reflux

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937464/

Discussion: Seeking support for recovery from diverticulitis surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

I, too, need a pprtion of my sigmoid removed - resection. I have so much diverticulosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995655/

Discussion: Colonoscopy unsuccessful due to diverticulitis, next step.

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

Hi, I also have a redundant colon, transverse and sigmoid. I was recently hospitalized for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963099/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Hello @patriotspride, Your case is sounding hopeful to me. I am reading so many reports of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910112/

Discussion: Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

Hello @nouveaustyle and welcome to Mayo Connect. As you posted your experience in the Colorectal Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987639/

Discussion: Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

Hi, @tammyjo2 ! Was your sigmoid removal surgery a pull through? Did you have a coloanal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977177/

Discussion: Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Chronic Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

Hi @nosurgery, Did you go through with the sigmoid colectomy? How are you doing?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/83033/

Discussion: I was diagnosed with diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

Hi @stanley23, No apology is needed! If you would like to read posts about sigmoid surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255226/

Discussion: Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 11 6:23am

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