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I had my ostomy surgery in August of 2014, my sigmoid died a slow death after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169491/

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

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Jul 4, 2018

Hi sunshine2023, I had to comment on your post when I saw the words bone broth!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822765/

Discussion: On a very limited diet while waiting on diagnostic tests

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

I was diagnosed with tortuous colon 2 years ago. My symptoms included constipation all week then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128485/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

I had to have surgery Jan 2018 for diverticulitis. The infection was so bad I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276899/

Discussion: New diverticulitis patient

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 22, 2019

When I was dealing with the obstruction due to the adhesions, I found that lying in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/233528/

Discussion: Tips for managing chronic small bowel obstructions?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 10, 2018

Hi Ingegerd, I’ll answer your questions: BP improved from large weight loss. Stable now. Stricture was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862134/

Discussion: Questions and Advice: Weight loss, extremely constipated

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 18, 2023

I had removal of my sigmoid colon in early January. I never felt that I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263172/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 21, 2025

Colon resection 3 months ago. In hospital 4 days. 8 inches of sigmoid removed. Cancerous polyp,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892644/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

Hi, Sally. I appreciate your thoughtful reply. I haven't had a pelvic floor study done --...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842636/

Discussion: Redundant colon and surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 13, 2023

Orus1836 I was diagnosed with diverticulitis 12 years ago. Unfortunately I was having a G.I. bleed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768278/

Discussion: Diverticulitis and colectomy

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

Hi! You should have the antibiotics (if fever) and inflammatory meds on hand. My Dr. did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101709/

Discussion: Diverticulitis and now having sigmoid colon resection. Had this?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

Hi everyone so sorry if you are suffering from this awful condition my heart goes out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230036/

Discussion: Constipation: What helps you?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 5, 2025

At 70 I have had an undiagnosed hiatal hernia that is now becoming giant in size....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084023/

Discussion: Severe tortuosity and redundant colon

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Lynnkeith I can relate on some level. I didn’t have emergency surgery but I did have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724531/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 7, 2022

I had SEVERE constipation last week. I really and truly thought I was going to die...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916225/

Discussion: Tips for successful colonoscopy prep

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2023

Hello I am 67 year young female. 13 weeks ago I had my sigmoid colon removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746780/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

Thanks for the tag @lisalucier. Hi, @mtpeony. It sure sounds like you are having a difficult...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420591/

Discussion: Diverticulitis treatment

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 21, 2025

Hi and thank you @bluehedgehog @annewithane and @amandaa It is really comforting, helpful and also scary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833367/

Discussion: Anyone have a subtotal or total colectomy with ileorectal anastomy?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Coppee My first diverticulitis attack was 12 years ago. I ended up going by ambulance to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725054/

Discussion: Living with diverticulitis: How do I keep it from coming back?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 8, 2022

Hi Glasslhalfull! Love your name. A year ago October (2019) I also had a colon resection...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284942/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 8, 2021

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