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Posted 1/24/2013 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
I was wondering if anybody had a sigmoid resection and could answer a few questions for me. I am 9 days post op, was not done laprascopic. I was wondering how long the swelling will last and another thing is I have done lots of research online about eating certain foods and avoiding certain foods for a while but my doctor told me to eat as I please. Should I be eating a certain diet or not to me it does not seem normal. I was also wondering if anybody had shooting pain up their anus when they sit a certain way and I have also heard that stool will be very loose. Sometimes I can eat something and have to run right to the bathroom but today my stool is firm and very little is coming out and it is almost if I have to strain to use the bathroom. Did anybody else have this or can reassure me that what I am experiencing is normal .

Thanks.
Posted 1/24/2013 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
Your recovery sounds normal. I had a complete colon/rectum removal and my symptoms were similar. I can't tell you how long the swelling will last, for me it was months, but my surgery was more involved. You should be able to eat whatever you want, although you may want to stick to a low fiber diet for a few weeks. When adding new foods, if they are troublesome, try them a few weeks later. With my jpouch stool consistency varies and is dependent upon what I eat. Loose or formed is normal and it goes back and forth between the two. The need to go after eating is also normal and is caused by peristalisis. If you find yourself straining often, try drinking fruit juice. Anything with sugar will loosen stool.

Sue
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