I'm not sure if what I had several years ago is the same as what you will be having, but I had a sigmoid collectomy and it made me into a more "normal" person. I too have IBS D, diverticulosis, etc, plus I had kinking in the colon area. If it is the same operation, it was a bit rough but not terribly so. Recuperation period was average I guess and I am glad I had the surgery. Check with your doctor, and if it's the same (not being a doctor, I'm not sure), I can fill you in on the details. You can contact me directly at: phyllisfin###gateway.net. Good luck.
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HI, you two sound like the people I need to talk to. In breif, I have IBS C, they have found that I also have 3x the amount of bowel and twice the size colon of a normal person. They gave me colofac as a last resort to help with the pain that I suffer from, but it hasn't worked it just gave me terrible headaches
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The surgeons want to remove my bowel and colon. They say they think it will stop the pain. (they hope) I am worried about it and since posting with this group am looking more into it. Is this the sort of operation you had or are having?????? Please email me at nyle###xtra.co.nz if you are able to help me too. thanks.
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