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I had ct colonography (virtual colonoscopy) a few weeks prior to sigmoid colectomy. A stricture in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090903/

Discussion: Seeking support for recovery from diverticulitis surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284887/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2020

The perforated bowel happened suddenly at home. Horrible pain. Within 1 hour, was in surgery. 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822455/

Discussion: Unknown Left side abdominal pain that lasts for hours

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

Hi I had emergency sigmoid Operation in March. It is now July and I feel as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618082/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

I have it through out my colon also. I’ve had several bouts of diverticulitis and in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823535/

Discussion: Diverticulosis throughout entire colon -anyone?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

Hello You mentioned adhesions in your reply. I had the same surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322761/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 15, 2020

Initially the surgeon mentioned his intentions were to remove around 20% of the colon . I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759512/

Discussion: I was diagnosed with diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

I also recently found out I have a redundant colon with a fixed closed Bend in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894499/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Sorry to hear you had such a difficult time with The perforated colon and hospitalization. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774621/

Discussion: Seeking support for recovery from diverticulitis surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

I had recurrent diverticulitis going back to when I was 20 years old. I was never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242063/

Discussion: Surgery for recurrent diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 21 9:18am

Well guys, The surgeon consultation didn't go as well as I hoped for. Doctor was quick...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225004/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 26, 2019

Hi I had laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy eight months ago and the healing process was a little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823438/

Discussion: Diverticulosis throughout entire colon -anyone?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I am sorry to hear all that you have gone through. I have suffered from constipation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336027/

Discussion: Constipation: What helps you?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 24, 2021

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, 2024

I had my first upper endoscopy / colonoscopy procedure yesterday morning and it was successful! Upper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/309626/

Discussion: Malabsorption Syndrome Questions

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 2, 2020

Sorry you are going through that. No, I did not have any surgery. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963346/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

Hi Nooral, much sympathy to you. I think my right sided bowel pains are also adhesions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885363/

Discussion: Abdominal adhesion

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

Hi, I’m 66 and had a reversal 11 days ago. Overall, I’m doing well but I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750624/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2022

Had laparoscopic Sigmoid Colectomy (15 cm) removed 2 1/2 years ago. The one recommendation I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217972/

Discussion: Diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 21 8:24am

Hello Catherine 1290. I had elective laparoscopic sigmoid Colectomy 2 1/2 years ago due to colon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229126/

Discussion: Colonic stricture

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 4 8:16am

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