Question 1

do you still feel pain a couple of months after sigmoid colon surgery?

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It is possible: I do not know where your pain is located or how frequent it is. There can be aching discomforts from healing muscles that may be more noticeable when you increase your activities such as walking or exercises. Also sometimes there can be internal gas pains that may come and go as the intestines heal after surgery. Check with your surgeon.

Question 2

i'm still in a lot of pain after having laproscopic sigmoid colon surgery, then a hematoma. why, and how long could this go on? i had the surgery for diverticulitis, it's been 2 weeks after surgery and 4 days ago he drained the hematoma, i am in a lot of

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Standard : Standard recommendations for the performance of laparoscopic sigmoidectomy in patients with diverticulitis include patients who have complications of the disease or have had numerous, severe disease episodes. Laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy for diverticulitis has demonstrated benefits with regard to operative blood loss, postoperative pain, length of hospital stay, morbidity and mortality compared with open surgical techniques.  In either open or laparoscopic sigmoidectomy, the major complications include: leakage and/or stricture at the anastomosis (connecting the two ends of the colon), abscess, and bleeding (hematoma).

The symptoms associated with the hematoma depend on its size and location.  It is possible that the hematoma is compressing surrounding tissues or organs causing pressure symptoms, or if pressing on a nerve, can also cause neuralgias or pain.   If you are still having symptoms after drainage of the hematoma, you may want to see your surgeon again to have a ct scan done to make sure that the hematoma has been drained and that there are not other reasons (such as infection) for presistent pain or gastrointestinal symptoms.

Question 3

surgery  piece of sigmoid colon removed due to diverticulitis.no complications i wanted to know how long does it take the new attached colon to heal.

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Sigmoid resection: Bowel movements may not be normal for a few weeks as the shortened segment promotes looser stools postop. Avoid eating harsh roughage for weeks and introduce fiber gradually. Your surgeon will advise you about restrictions on working, driving, and other physical activities. Notify him/her if there is blood, inability to pass stool or unusual abdominal discomfort or wound issues.

Question 4

i having colon surgery on 02-27-19. i started day one of the pre-surgery prep 2 bottles of citrate of magnesium and 4 dulcolax. i still have not gone

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Colonoscopy prep: Please call your clinic or hospital where your doctor is performing the colonoscopy right away so they can advise you regarding the preparation. People can respond differently to different types of bowel preps and they will have useful suggestions for you.

Question 5

how to get rid of gas pain after colon surgery?  i've been walking a lot, but still a lot of trapped gas.  how many days does it take to get 1st bm?

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Few days: A few days usually. Remember you have not eaten for some days in between. If you are passing gas and no movement try taking a laxative to help with the first movement then it still maybe agee days until food goes thru ur system to get back to normal if you are not passing any gas maybe a bigger problem and you should get looked at asap.

Question 6

how can they clean your colon before colon surgery?

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Bowel Prep: There are several medications and preps that can be prescribed to clean the colon or prep the colon before surgery.  Some surgeon's do not prep the colon before surgery as there is some evidence of no benefit to this practice.

Question 7

after colon surgery i have a 5 mm restriction, will it correct by itself?

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May need help: Not sure if 5 mm is the size of the restriction ('stricture') or the lumen thru the stricture.  5 mm is not much if this is all the stricture represents.  If the lumen is narrowed to 5 mm - you may need therapy and a GI doctor or surgeon might try balloon dilation to widen this area.  If this does not work, another surgery may be necessary to prevent obstruction.  I am sorry this happened.

Question 8

about how long would the hospital stay be for colon surgery?

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: It completely depends on how extensive the surgery is and how long you are not able to take food. Generally it takes minimum of 3 to 4 days before the bowel starts working again after being surgically manipulated. Good luck.

Question 9

could u recommend some body having redundant  colon to have colon surgery by fearing that some day it could happen colon twisting?

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Volvulus is...: ...Colon obstruction brought about by twisting of the colon.  While having "redundant colon" may be a common factor in people who develop volvulus, we never recommend surgery for this condition unless they have had a documented episode of obstruction.  Stated another way, many people have redundant colon (esp in the elderly and/or chronic constipation) but few develop volvulus.

Question 10

i take 4mg medrol/d, since, a small wound takes long weeks to heal completely (one week before) should i be concerned in case of colon surgery ?

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Steroids: It is always preferable to not have steroids on board prior to surgery. If your surgery is elective and youre only on steroids temporarily, then it would be preferable to wait until you were off. However, if surgery is needed non-electively and/or you are on steroids indefinitely, then its ok to proceed.

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Do you still feel pain a couple of months after sigmoid colon surgery

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Do you still feel pain a couple of months after sigmoid colon surgery?

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I'm still in a lot of pain after having laproscopic sigmoid colon surgery, then a hematoma. why, and how long could this go on? i had the surgery for diverticulitis, it's been 2 weeks after surgery and 4 days ago he drained the hematoma, i am in a lot of

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Surgery piece of sigmoid colon removed due to diverticulitis.no complications i wanted to know how long does it take the new attached colon to heal.

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I having colon surgery on 02-27-19. i started day one of the pre-surgery prep 2 bottles of citrate of magnesium and 4 dulcolax. i still have not gone

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How to get rid of gas pain after colon surgery? i've been walking a lot, but still a lot of trapped gas. how many days does it take to get 1st bm?

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How can they clean your colon before colon surgery?

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After colon surgery i have a 5 mm restriction, will it correct by itself?

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About how long would the hospital stay be for colon surgery?

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Could u recommend some body having redundant colon to have colon surgery by fearing that some day it could happen colon twisting?

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I take 4mg medrol/d, since, a small wound takes long weeks to heal completely (one week before) should i be concerned in case of colon surgery ?

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