Last year I had 4 episodes. They lasted for weeks. I was on so many antibodies and anti-inflammatory meds. I decided after counsel with my family Dr, gastroenterologist and colon rectal surgeon.
I stayed on low residue diet and anti-inflammatory from Nov to Mar this year.
Had the robotic surgery in Mar. It ended up that they had to stop and cut from belly button down because how bad it was. They had to call in a urologist to make sure that was ok.
They said 4-10 days in hospital. But, was out in 2. It was long recovery but not bad. Did not need pain meds. I have not had any episodes since surgery. I still will have anxiety of eating. I keep adding things I am scared of. And no issues. No IBS, no running to the loo and no meds!