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I have suffered from diverticular disease and a torturous sigmoid colon for years. I finally had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303081/

Discussion: Seeking support for recovery from diverticulitis surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 13 7:33am

@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

I am so very sorry to hear of everyone's bad experience with sigmoid colon robotic surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073585/

Discussion: Surgery - robotic sigmoid colon resection - diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 24, 2024

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

Morning Tabithatwitch. I’m on the same page as ppat4pr, cannot come up with a logical explanation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075533/

Discussion: Aftermath of colon surgery.... Vitamins?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 27, 2024

I had 12 inches of my sigmoid colon removed due to diverticulitis, and it was the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242371/

Discussion: Surgery for recurrent diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 21 1:58pm

The surgeon had to remove about 12 inches of my large intestine starting at a part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305633/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with having a Sacral nerve stimulator?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 24, 2020

Everyone’s comments have been very helpful, thank you! I am having surgery this Monday 1/22/24. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999005/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

I had robotic surgery of my sigmoid colon for severe diverticulitis in October, 2022 and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815927/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

I couldn’t agree more with atraveler . Right on the money 100 percent. Better to proceed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139272/

Discussion: Two surgeons two completely opposite opinions!

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

God bless you...illness/aging alone/housing concerns is enough to overwhelm anyone. I can relate in many ways....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901104/

Discussion: I have to schedule another Prolapse Surgery..and other things

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

I am 70 yrs old. In 3 months I will have sigmoid colon surgery, I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850103/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

I also have a redundant colon, transverse and sigmoid. Saw a colorectal surgeon who suggested further...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779493/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 1, 2022

I had about 10 inces of my Sigmoid removed 7 years ago after having constant Diverticulitis....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685320/

Discussion: Diverticulitis and colectomy

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 1, 2022

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