“Does sitting on a donut pillow help after colon and rectal surgery?”

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“Does sitting on a donut pillow help after colon and rectal surgery?”

I am a 40 year old male. I will have colon and rectal surgery. Does sitting on a donut pillow help after colon and rectal surgery?

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**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

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**Dr. John R. Hall** Trauma Surgeon Kingsport, TN · Accepted Answer

Dr. John R. Hall Trauma Surgeon Kingsport, TN

No, sucking a lolly pop does.

**Dr. Bradley Bennett** Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bradley Bennett Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD

Depending on the type of surgery, it does help some patients.