Sigmoid Colectomy/Elective Partial Sigmoid Resection 411

[Rod Hagen]

Anyone have anything to share about the short and long term recovery from a Sigmoid Colectomy/Partial Sigmoid Resection, either elective or for an acute disorder?  Specifically, my partner is weighing having it done after his last bought with Diverticulitis, while not complicated, wasn't good (Hospitalized with Sepsis).  I'm wondering about what your thoughts were in the decision making process, how happy you are with the results, how much it helped your symptoms and pathologies, whatever they were, and what the short and long term recovery was like.  THANKS!

[Rod Hagen]

Here's a bit more information if anyone is interested or wants to chime in, I know there is another thread about this (below).  My partner has had bouts of diverticulitis for about a decade, a bit more.  Never complicated.  Generally he treats it with antibiotics, and it resolves.  This happens maybe 2-3 times a year.  Last week was the first time he was hospitalized at Cedars for three nights.  He had sepsis, even though again it was uncomplicated.  He's better now.

Throughout these 10+ years he's consulted regularly with a really great Cedars Sinai Colo-Rectal, Surgeon; one of those surgeons who doesn't like to do surgery.  Now, after the Sepsis event, that surgeon is leaning toward surgery as is his Gastroenterologist.  However, his Infectious Disease doctor, and several other doctor friends, many of whom are also surgeons themselves, just not Colo-Rectal surgeons, fall on the side of waiting to see if this Sepsis was a fluke.  In other words, always have the antibiotics on hand, and only travel to countries and cities that can recognize Sepsis.  The idea being if he gets Sepsis again, then consider surgery.  But if he never does, the downsides and potential downsides of taking Antibiotics once or twice or even three times a year, C. diff being the biggest risk, are worth it.  

 

Edited July 11 by Rod Hagen

[Luv2play]

I have nothing to offer in terms of advice but wish you and your partner all the best in treating this condition.