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Diverticulitis and now going to have a Sigmoid colon resection
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I had a sigmoid bowel resection for diverticulitis in June 23. The surgery went fine but after having slight constipation in July, I started having diarrhea on Aug 5th and it still continues. I have had 2 scans, blood work, stool samples etc. tested. Nothing terrible showed up other than a type of colitis. I have tried Mesalamine suppositories, steroids(Budesonide), Dicyclomine, strong probiotics, Cholestyramine, tincture of opium, and now doing the opium and Mesalamine pills every day. So far nothing is working. I have adjusted my diet eliminating salads, beans, most fresh vegetables, and barely eating at times. I drink tons of water and Liquid IV every day but now getting heartburn that is very painful and won't let up. Yesterday I visited the bathroom 14 times.
If I had it to do over I would not have the surgery. Everyone is different and I do have an autoimmune disease so my body may be resisting healing itself. There is no way of telling.
I hope your surgery goes well and you get some relief, your diverticulitis sounds worse than mine was.
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So sorry to hear this.
Just curious what was your symptoms and issues before surgery with your stomach/colon?
Before my ER visit in Nov. I was going to the bathroom all day. It was my 4th attack last year. And was the worse. Inflammation and infection were very high and the CT showed an abscess. I was lucky that it was small enough to not have surgery and just take the antibiotics. Amoxicillin Clay. (14 days)and Mesalamine.
I have been taking the Mesalamine 2xAM and 2 PM and have been a low fiber diet. I have normal BM in the Am only. I have had to take some MiraLAX a couple of days. In the last 2 mths. But, I have been going from CVS to CVS to refill the Mesalamine because it it on back order. I called Sun Pharma the mfg and was told they were to on backorder. Which is another reason I want to go off of it. (it has been the only medicine that has helped) My family Dr. recommended the surgeon and my GI Dr. said I would need the surgery too. That it will only get worse. That is why I decided to get before I have another episode. I am in good health otherwise and do not take any medications beside the Mesalamine. My blood work is back to normal. I am also back to working out 4 times a week with no pain.
I am seeing other people with your after-surgery issues and seeing others that said it was the best thing they did.
This is the hardest decision for me to make.
Have you tried the medical grade probiotics? I take a couple a day. I also stay consistent with food.
I have eliminated so much food too! I can eat steamed carrots that have to be mushy, French green beans and boiled or mash potatoes. That is all the vegetables I can eat right now. I can eat Jasmine rice grilled or baked chicken and some sandwich meat/cheese and saltines.
I too drink a lot of water but, have been adding apple and grape juice with mineral water every day. (no sugar added) I also drink a lot of Camomile, peppermint, green and other herbal teas. There is one that I got on amazon. See attached pic. I also buy ginger pces that help and eat very small meals!