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sigmoid colectomy in April '17

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nancy86858
nancy86858

Hi all,  I am having surgery early April since i have complicated diverticulitis - w/perforation.  I am healthy other wise and just lost a lot of weight in preperation ...

Can anyone tell me what i can expect after I get home - i have twins 13 yrs olds and single.... can i still care for them or will i need help?  How long till i can drive?

 

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  • caroline49154
    caroline49154 nancy86858

    Posted

    Hello.  So happy you have decided to have the surgery.  I had my Sigmoid Colectomy 4 weeks ago and feeling so good.  I posted my story, but just waiting for it to be approved.

     

    • nancy86858
      nancy86858 caroline49154

      Posted

      Hi Caroline,  I look forward to reading your story - when you got home from the hosptial how did you feel the first week or so?

       

  • Pennypops
    Pennypops nancy86858

    Posted

    Hi , sorry but what exactly is Sigmoid Colectomy please ?
    • Guest
      Guest Pennypops

      Posted

      The colon contains the ascending colon, the descending colon and the sigmoid colon, which is the lowest bit, parallel to the ground and is where most diverticula are usually found.  A Sigmoid Colectomy is where this bottom bit is removed, and and the two remaining bits usually joined up.  Sometimes a temporary bag (a stoma) is put in place whilst te patient heals, and sometimes the stoma is permanent. 
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