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I now have short fiber neuropathy with numb feet and lower legs. Had sigmoid resection four...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745819/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

I agree I’ve not been able to eat salads for 2 years after sigmoid colon was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016842/

Discussion: Sigmoid colon stricture due to diverticulosis/diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

I feel the same way nothing is helping me. I had sigmoid reconstruction and I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934402/

Discussion: Trapped gas - have tried everything!

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

Same happened to me. I’m one month past 12 inches of sigmoid colon removed due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986946/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Hello & Good Morning Linda. July 2022 I had laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy. Surgeon removed 19cm (7-8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998822/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

I had sigmoid resection in December of 2020. I am now suffering from hemorrhoids. The burning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299130/

Discussion: Internal Hemorrhoid

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 24, 2021

I’m back with another c diff episode and I have also had the sigmoid reconstruction surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934439/

Discussion: C. difficile And diverticulosis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

Iam 7 months since Sigmoid Colon resection and 5 months since Lung wedge resection. No problems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795692/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

That sounds great, Catherine. I’m glad you found some thing that’s working! As I said to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147853/

Discussion: Colonic stricture

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

Anyone have hard BMs and bleeding after sigmoid surgery?I’m almost 5weeks post sigmoid removal surgery due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926504/

Discussion: Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Chronic Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

@helen001 I’ve not been in your situation. Removal of the sigmoid colon is a big step....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140597/

Discussion: Two surgeons two completely opposite opinions!

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Hi Tom, I guess you would call it standard laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy (robot was not used)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827376/

Discussion: Diverticulosis throughout entire colon -anyone?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

@vacationv, as you can see from these related discussions, 3 months is not a long time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747252/

Discussion: Colon resection side effects: Anyone have urinary tract problems?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2022

ein1234 Always a good idea to discuss your issue with an experienced gi doc. Diverticulitis can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143318/

Discussion: Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Chronic Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Just before the robotic surgeon started, I understand a urologist did something to protect my bladder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816324/

Discussion: 60 yr old male-Diverticulitis with fistula passage to bladder

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

@terrydalecasino In the ABDOMINAL PERINEAL RESECTION, The surgeon removed (15) centimeters of my anus, rectum and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147890/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

With my first of 5 surgeries in 13 months, my sigmoid colon was stuck to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313351/

Discussion: Fodmap Eating Plan

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2020

Teresa, thank you for the response. I have been told, however, that I do not have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261077/

Discussion: Recommended fiber amount for diverticulosis and tortuous colon

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 5, 2019

So happy to find this support page. Had colon resection surgery 2 months ago. Dr. removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871171/

Discussion: 2-years post bowel resection

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

Troy I guess I am! I feel so sorry for you still having pain! Sounds like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284950/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2021

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