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Surgery - robotic sigmoid colon resection - diverticulitis
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Hi I've had two major flares one which involved a perforation and 2nd just acute flare I was hospitalised and treated conservatory. Since then I've had 2 appointments with 2 different surgeons 1 saying operate one saying not to as I'm fit and have no ongoing symptoms. The surgeon who recommended surgery has now seen my latest scans and colonoscopy and has now changed his mind and agreed to hold off with the surgery due to the risks involved with it. So I'm in limbo but to be honest was secretly pleased they have finally come to an agreement.
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I had 1st diverticulitis episode 6 years ago with slight perforation that repaired itself but ER doc admitted me, 3 nights in hospital. Just had 2nd episode with lower ab pain and knew it wasn't stomach bug as very low pain off/on...so called doc, saw, examined me and based on my history prescribed the 2 meds. So now I'm 3 days wo food just little sips water, little herbal tea. Was eating half delicious English muffin w pb but googled no whole wheat which was my em, so stopped eating it. Confused on what to eat. Any pointers...I spend too much time researching?! I thought I was out of the woods!
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Wish you the best. My decision came when I just decided I did not want to live with more episodes the rest of my life and wanted to be "free of it"