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Diverticulitis and now going to have a Sigmoid colon resection
I have had 4 occurrences this past year treated with antibiotics and Mesalamine ER and now getting ready for surgery. This last occurrence I ended...
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Colorectal surgeon removed the sigmoid colon and I'm no better
Questions and AdvicePosted by gwix98 @gwix98, May 16 5:14pmHello all,My situation may be unusual, but I’m just looking for opinions and suggestions.Approximately 18 months ago,...
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Removal of sigmoid colon due to diverticulitis: How to deal with pain?
Hello, i had a "take down" they call it, from removal of sigmoid colon in 2006. I was 49 years old, no cancer, luckily. Surgery...
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Urgent help.. Sigmoid Volvolus, disabled adult daughter (autism)
Nonverbal, 48 yr daughter hospitalized with sigmoid volvolus yesterday, a decompression procedure done, now surgeons want to do resection..She is having behaviors in hospital but...
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Constipation, gas and cramping year after reversal surgery: Normal?
I had my sigmoid colon removed five years ago and had a colostomy bag for months. Reversal went well. Did not have problems with diarrhea....
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Surgery for recurrent diverticulitis
I'm having recurring diverticulitis. First episode in May 2023. Treated with Metronidalzol and Cephalexin. Went away. No issues. REturned in September 2024, hospitalized with absesses....
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IBS-D, C and diverticulosis
I recently went from IBS-D to C and back. Just had a colonoscopy and test for microscopic colitis is negative but Dr says I have...
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Hello @patriotspride, Your case is sounding hopeful to me. I am reading so many reports of...
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Hi @stanley23, No apology is needed! If you would like to read posts about sigmoid surgery...
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Post gallbladder surgery issues
I had gallbladder surgery 2012 and never lost weight but gained. Have trouble eating leafy vegetables, fiber, fruits, etc. it causes diarrhea, gas & bloating....
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Hi Catherine, You might want to scan through the following discussion while you wait for members...
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Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Chronic Constipation
Hi All, My name is Tracy. I had sigmoid colon resection just about 7 weeks ago for diverticulitis. Before surgery, I could count on one...
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Redundant Torturous Colon-Nausea/Uncomfortable
Had a colonoscopy and this was the findings: Redundancy of the colon, to the sigmoid colon transverse colon, and both flexures obscuring portions of the...