Sigmoid colectomy for diverticulitis: What's the healing like?
2022年5月4日 · I had sigmoidectomy surgery where they removed sigmoid colon almost 4 weeks ago. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis 12 years ago. I have not had a many bouts with it up until this past February. Then I was on antibiotics and 5 trips to …
Tortuous colon. Surgery or not? | Mayo Clinic Connect
2023年4月2日 · After my first visit to my gastroenterologist after my colonoscopy/endoscopy she was not concerned about the tortuous/redundant colon and I replied. You do not seem to be concerned, but I AM concerned. I have increased my food fiber, water and exercise. I presently am taking MiraLAX a night now adding a small amount of organic fiber which seems ...
Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?
2019年12月1日 · It’s been 4+weeks since my resection. Found a cancerous polyp during a routine screening. Some frustration over the lack of information given by the surgeon as to what to expect afterwards. Late 60’s so I know the healing will take time. Mostly, struggling with bowel urgency/frequency and experiencing stomach pain from gas (pretty sure) is ...
Surgery - robotic sigmoid colon resection - Mayo Clinic Connect
2024年4月19日 · Posted by fsh124 @fsh124, Apr 19 9:39am. I wanted to share my recent experience of a robotic sigmoid colon resection. I am now 5 weeks post-surgery and think this is a good time to give an account of what it involved for me. I am a 36 year old male who has had 3 bouts of diverticulitis within as many years, 1 of which required 4 days in ...
What is a good diet after colon surgery? Are probiotics good?
2020年12月30日 · The following foods are easy to digest and may decrease the amount and frequency of diarrhea: applesauce. peanut butter. bananas. potatoes. boiled white rice. pretzels. bread or toast. sugar-free cereals (Cheerios, Total, Corn Flakes)
After colon resection: What helps with severe gas?
2022年8月9日 · Hi colon resectioners and other colon adventurers! Gas…. We all know about gas. I think it’s a given that along our colon journey, we will encounter our bodies adjusting to our “new” normal. I definitely recommend some type of gas relief. Lots of otc choices. I remember after my re-section surgery, I had some painful moments.
Bowel resection for redundant colon - Mayo Clinic Connect
2023年4月1日 · We have (repeatedly) exhausted every conservative measure* to address my debilitating symptoms of frequent (more than once a week) moderate to severe abdominal pain, frequent loose stools each day, distention, and recurring stool retention in the redundant transverse colon. Removal of the redundancy seems appropriate.
Removal of sigmoid colon due to diverticulitis: How to deal with …
2020年9月22日 · 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 went well, I had a wonderful caring surgeon. 10 years later , i started to get a sharp pain in my lower abdomen, where the sigmoid was, it was unbearable , felt like spasms, coming ,and going.
Mass found on my Sigmoid Colon: Scared and wondering what's …
2022年10月8日 · 1 Reaction. REPLY. coles2361 | @coles2361 | Dec 2, 2022. I wish I had come to Mayo first! I am in a similar situation. My 5cm mass is where sigmoid and rectum connect. I also have spots on my liver and lymph nodes near tumor. I’ve been thru 8 rounds of Folfox chemo (4 months) then 27day of radiation/chemo (xeloda) combo.
Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?
2017年2月25日 · Posted by joyce1 @joyce1, Feb 25, 2017. Three months after colon resection I had a severe stomach cramp this morning and have not had a bowel movement yet. This is the first time this has happened. So far things have been good. 10 Reactions.