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mbiagio, Based on your second paragraph, I would definitely consider the surgery. It sounds like you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150527/

Discussion: Colonic stricture

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

I had this surgery when I was 70 in 2015. I still have some remaining Diverticula(pockets)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771164/

Discussion: Seeking support for recovery from diverticulitis surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

You could be correct about that bend at the point where the sigmoid and transverse meet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710491/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 22, 2022

Maybe because it was 21 years ago, I had 12' of my sigmoid colon removed but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284948/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2021

Hello @monicaeve and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I'm sorry to hear of the problems you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284891/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2020

Hi @mlmcg, Thank you so much for sharing your story; I'm certain that Connect members in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169422/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Oct 11, 2017

My colonoscopy showed Diverticulitis and may be colitis 10 yrs ago. I had terrible IBS for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138772/

Discussion: Two surgeons two completely opposite opinions!

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

@gwix98 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! How is your BP now with the new medication? Any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861322/

Discussion: Questions and Advice

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 17, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685151/

Discussion: Diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 28, 2022

Lactaid now makes ice cream that is pretty good! I have also found Lactaid cottage cheese...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145975/

Discussion: Chronic small bowel obstruction from adhesions

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 28, 2018

hi. i connected with this site to find a GI surgeon who will give me info...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677694/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 4, 2022

I have just been diagnosed with Torturous descending and sigmoid colon. I have been experiencing abdominal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225074/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 17, 2020

My resection was 11 weeks ago today. I had 7 inches in total of my sigmoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224904/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 25, 2019

I know exactly what she means by medical management because I do it. It is up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145439/

Discussion: Colonic stricture

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Thank you very much Shelly for your good wishes. Yes the surgery would be on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147851/

Discussion: Colonic stricture

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

I’m definitely interested in hearing about your surger, Cindimae. Linda, I had a sigmoid colectomy in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002488/

Discussion: Diverticulitis and now going to have a Sigmoid colon resection

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

Oh thank you so much for those kind, supportive words.. wish i could give you a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145215/

Discussion: Urgent help.. Sigmoid Volvolus, disabled adult daughter (autism)

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

I am 70 years old and had a sigmoid colon / rectum resection due to diverticulitis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805285/

Discussion: Sigmoid colectomy for diverticulitis: What's the healing like?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

On October 5, 2022 I had a robotic sigmoid colectomy. I feel wonderful. My bowel movement...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799876/

Discussion: Removal of sigmoid colon due to diverticulitis: How to deal with pain?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Hello , I am 27 years old male, very athletic build and does regular physical activity,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225047/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 19, 2019

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