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Hi Rozy 288. I had laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy exactly one year ago on July 6th. Never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894318/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I have experienced the same thing off and on since the surgery, but only occasionally, however,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143031/

Discussion: Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Chronic Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

Hi. I’m so glad I found this site. I’m seeing a surgeon next week for sigmoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763183/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 19, 2022

@lucylukopp3 I sympathize with you and hope you do well after your last antibiotic treatment. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248635/

Discussion: Surgery for recurrent diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 2 11:03am

Greetings! I am new here. I am 75 year old femaleI that had a Sigmoidectomy (7.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685652/

Discussion: Colon Resection After Colonoscopy due to Perforated Bowel

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 2, 2022

Recently had laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy (7/6/22). 72 years old and in good shape, exercise daily, watch...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759108/

Discussion: I was diagnosed with diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

My surgeon offered the standard recommendations of more fiber, more water, stay active. I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241983/

Discussion: Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Chronic Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 28, 2019

I had a bowel resection three years ago, about one foot removed from the sigmoid colon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346812/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 12 6:57pm

Same here. It’s been 15 years. I just learned today they found "severe diverticulum of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354859/

Discussion: How to tell the difference: diverticulosis or IBS? Or both?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 23 5:04pm

I suspect the more food - like the fluid is, the more likely you will get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353602/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 21 10:27pm

Hi, @rtj1023 - tagging some members on Connect who have talked about colectomy to get their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292842/

Discussion: Is a sigmoid colectomy for diverticulitis the only option?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 29 2:21pm

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: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

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

I have a tortorus colon and the miralax prep was a nightmare. The prep took 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295445/

Discussion: Colonoscopy and Endoscopy: Preparation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 3 5:39am

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

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

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: Pain in my left side of my abdomen, fatigue, bowel issues

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

Hello, just a thought...If your intestines are stretched this may be secondary to the constipation/sluggish bowel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269550/

Discussion: diagnosed with Mobile cecum and redundant colon

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 29 4:24pm

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

I am now 6 weeks post op from a sigmoid colon resection. Was NPO, and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244710/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 24 2:22pm

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

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