Sigmoid colectomy for diverticulitis: What's the healing like?
2022年5月4日 · Was told the sigmoid colon that was removed was ‘smoldering’ still infected and showing signs of abscessing. So here I am dealing with recovery. Just wondering if anyone out there through this surgery.
Surgery - robotic sigmoid colon resection - diverticulitis
2024年4月19日 · 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 hospital with IV antibiotics.
Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Chronic Constipation
My surgeon offered the standard recommendations of more fiber, more water, stay active. I have had colon resection so for all intents and purposes, I no longer have diverticulitis. He removed 7 inches of my sigmoid colon. He told me I need to "manage" the constipation, but could not tell me if this is going to be a life long problem.
Diverticulitis and now going to have a Sigmoid colon resection
2024年2月27日 · Unfortunately, mine was done on an emergency basis, as I was septic. I had never had any episode of diverticulitis, so this came as a total surprise. The good news for you, is that you can adequately prepare for the surgery, and it will be done laproscopically. Mine was a traditional abdominal surgery. The docs removed about a foot of my colon.
Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Chronic Constipation
2019年1月27日 · I had sigmoid colon resection just about 7 weeks ago for diverticulitis. Before surgery, I could count on one hand the times in my life I needed to take a laxative. Now, I don't really have a choice, as I am suffering from chronic constipation.
Diverticulitis and now going to have a Sigmoid colon resection
2024年1月16日 · I too had diverticulitis for several years with flare ups and one hospitalization. I am also a liver transplant patient 2020. Gastro dr attempted colonoscopy in September and was unable to complete it so we decided on surgery. I had colon resection in Oct 2023. I stayed a couple of days in hospital. It was a laparoscopic surgery.
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.
Diverticulitis and now going to have a Sigmoid colon resection
2024年3月2日 · My sigmoid colon resection for colorectal cancer was 21 months ago, and my right lower lung lobe wedge resection (for metastasized cancer from the colon) was 19 months ago. After two major surgeries to different organs for cancer, I am fine. I passed on chemo and/or radiation. I chose quality of life over chemo illness.
Diverticulitis and now going to have a Sigmoid colon resection
2024年1月17日 · I had a sigmoid bowel resection for diverticulitis in June 23. The surgery went fine but after having slight constipation in July, I started having diarrhea on Aug 5th and it still continues. I have had 2 scans, blood work, stool samples etc. tested. Nothing terrible showed up other than a type of colitis.
Sigmoid colectomy for diverticulitis: What's the healing like?
2022年5月4日 · I have a 17 year history of diverticulitis and had Sigmoid Colon Resection 3 weeks ago. I am 65 yrs. My recovery is going ok but struggling with what food intake balances with my recovering colon. My Dr has me on a soft and moderate fiber diet. Then slowly adding food I had eaten before surgery.