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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...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jul 10, 2024
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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,...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Sep 28, 2023
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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...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jul 12, 2023
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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...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Sep 4, 2024
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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....
Support Group: Ostomy
Last active: Feb 4 11:52am
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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....
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: 2 days ago
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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...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Oct 1, 2024
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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....
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jul 5, 2024
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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...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Apr 19 9:04pm
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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...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Aug 20, 2023