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My sigmoid resection was also about 8 inches and my colon cancer did metastasize to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893411/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Hello Marion! I was diagnosed with Crohn's at age 69. I am now 76 and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175305/

Discussion: How serious is a Chrons Disease diagnosis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: 4 days ago

Hello @pekoe01 Here is a link to a discussion about surgery for diverticulitis. --Colon Resection for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137321/

Discussion: Diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 6 11:34am

I had a severe stricture in colon due to years of Crohn's scarring. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138545/

Discussion: Colonic stricture

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 8 5:30pm

I have robotic sigmoid resection scheduled for 10/29/24 and I’m getting cold feet. The reason I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160072/

Discussion: Surgery - robotic sigmoid colon resection - diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 20 3:43pm

@dave1957 I'm sorry you have to wait so long to see a doctor when you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132939/

Discussion: Help needed for possible bowel issue post radiation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 29 2:51pm

Oh thank you and all for trying to help Surgeon just said a resection would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132937/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 29 2:46pm

I'm new top the group and recovering from my first accute diverticulitis attack with abscess. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139277/

Discussion: Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Chronic Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 10 7:51am

Sorry for all your surgeries, Dave. Good luck with your future kidney transplant!! I've only had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137574/

Discussion: J-pouch Removal?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 7 12:11am

researchmaven, I have to admit that your cereal ideas, respectfully, sound gross 🤢. Hey, if it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156691/

Discussion: Tortuous colon diagnosis and diarrhea for months? help

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 14 12:50am

I do miralax one dose and a dose of mag citrate powder mixed together every day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158318/

Discussion: How to speed up motility

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 17 7:40am

Morning Diver126. Always a good idea to sit tight and not rush into surgery. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150081/

Discussion: IBS-D, C and diverticulosis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 1 6:17am

Again my autistic nonverbal daughter back in hospital six weeks later, same, volvulus, confirmed on ct,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159808/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 20 8:15am

@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 10:29pm

@user_ch783e933 I’ve read your various comments as well as your post and I’m sorry you feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149052/

Discussion: Need to get off miralax

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 29 8:00am

So sorry miss Shelly! I don’t know what’s being recommended…but I do know that what you’re...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144275/

Discussion: Colonic stricture

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 19 9:48pm

Hi! Can you share what worked for you? Which doctor helped you? My daughter has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748489/

Discussion: Has anyone been diagnosed with Abdominal Wall Pain

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

Hello everyone. I had my 1st colonoscopy 3 weeks ago (57yrs) and they found a non...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745974/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

I started having diarrhea issues five years ago. The doctor said no raw fruits or vegetables…I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745621/

Discussion: Chronic diarrhea

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

Hello, I have been on TPN with a PICC line for 15 months. My goal is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743550/

Discussion: Obstructed bowel prevention - Miralax everyday

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 30, 2022

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