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As Colleen says a couple months is a small amount of time if I understand her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284850/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2019

So sorry you are suffering. I have a redundant colon, pelvic floor dysfunction, and chronic constipation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777023/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

I became anemic after my volvulus (cecal, not sigmoid), but it was not discovered until almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259622/

Discussion: Anemia after sigmoid resection for bowel volvulus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 16 2:25pm

I had Deloyer's procedure Jan 7th, 2019. I had bad diverticulitis in 2018, had to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/268276/

Discussion: Obstructed bowel prevention - Miralax everyday

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 10, 2019

Who did you see at Mayo..so far the gastoenterogists I have seen refuse to test me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750803/

Discussion: Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 17, 2022

I also had diverticulitis and a perforated colon, and ended up with a poop bag for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225095/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 11, 2021

I too have a tortuous colon. The pain I experience seems a lot like diverticulitis, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185303/

Discussion: Tortuous colon. Surgery or not?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

That was 2015. In 2016 I had a resect only he did it too early, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793282/

Discussion: Bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 6, 2023

I was diagnosed with Divirticulitis several years ago. But had no problems with it till last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806682/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

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

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

@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

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

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

Hi, I am 11 months after sigmoid Colectomy 9 inches plus removed after 3 bouts of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232910/

Discussion: Severe pain 1 yr after colon resection

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 9 10:45am

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

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