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Hi @kathleenweidmann and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284885/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

@terrydalecasino; I had what is called an ABDOMINAL PERINEAL RESECTION. In other words I had my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147888/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

Hi @les2436, I saw that you posted a comment after viewing the Dr. Amy Oxentenko’s video...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224984/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 25, 2019

Not sure if this is the correct place but: had a ct scan this week trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025900/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

Yes. Is possible because it happens to me! When I get constipated or when I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893277/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced the inability to urinate when constipated?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Good morning @lisag3. I guess even after these different surgeries, there are complications not considered. Many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284928/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2020

I have had many Gastro issues , ulcers , diverticulitis twice which results in colon resection,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866195/

Discussion: Want to connect with people Diagnosed with Crohn's at an older age

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 24, 2023

I never had cancer thank God but I did have my Sigmoid colon removed plus some....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284877/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2020

I didn’t have diverticulitis, but I did have a colon perforation. I started out with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779538/

Discussion: Surprise Sigmoid Colon Abscess: Questions before my resection

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 1, 2022

Hi Lisa and thank you so much for asking. I saw my gastroenterologist again today. His...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268974/

Discussion: diagnosed with Mobile cecum and redundant colon

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 28 8:02pm

Too many here prior to surgery seem to be so concerned about getting back to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965781/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

Hello @tribalbob and welcome to Mayo Connect. Congratulations on your successful surgery. It sounds like many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073600/

Discussion: Farting a lot after Sigmoid resection?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 24, 2024

Hi there, Miralax doesn't work for me and makes me nauseous. Smooth Move tea is fairly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865809/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with tortuous colon

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 24, 2023

Hi Evar, I think you & your daughter should get a second & 3rd opinion if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781026/

Discussion: Can Tortuous Colon cayse SI dysfunction/chronic back pain?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

I should also add something else. I think most of my issues happen in the sigmoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120112/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

Iam also 74. My sigmoid colon resection for colorectal cancer was 21 months ago, and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025768/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

After 20 years of having IBS-D, then ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, a blocking stricture, I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900278/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

I understand your issue with chronic nausea and dizziness. I have finally found relief. A little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850930/

Discussion: Chronic nausea for 6 years! HELP!

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

I had a sigmoid bowel resection after a traumatic car accident. I lost a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710256/

Discussion: I was diagnosed with diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 21, 2022

Has anyone had a colectomy or subtotal colectomy for slow transit constipation or redundant colon? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273284/

Discussion: Slow transit constipation and surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 16, 2020

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