Diverticulitis - looking for info

@hopeful33250
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I believe I have been having short bouts of diverticulitis not knowing what they were and recovered in two or three days, Two weeks ago, I had the worst pain and could not stand nor walk, Went to ER and the CT scan said diverticulitis with no abscess.
The pain got worse so I went to another ER.. CT scan said diverticulitis with perforation and abscess.
I was admitted and an interventional radiologist drained the abscess. Not fun. I have a rare e-coli and one other infection.
I'm home now on a PICC line and IV antibiotics. Surgeons keep talking me into a resection. I'm 78, have immunocompromized, and very weak. I could not deal with this alone. Has anyone gone to rehab after their resection?

Yes, my biggest fear after ER visit was emergency surgery.
I was lucky it was abscess instead of rupture. It gave me the time to heal and being on the med's helped me stay in shape for surgery.
There really is no cure or diet you can stay on without getting proper nutrition.
Good luck.

PS - if you feel you are getting another episode. DO NOT eat for 2-3 days and drink a lot and take Advil and Tylenol at separate times Fasting is the best to heal quicker.

Yes the diet is so opposite of my regular healthy lose weight build muscle routine I've been following! Do you think when symptoms arise that you should have CT Scan to confirm? I've just experienced 3rd episode last was 6 years ago and thought I was done! PCP prescribed antibiotics wo scan based on my history...week later feel much better but hope I don't gain weight back from this unhealthy diet! Travel planned in January and how to be certain no flare? Your docs sound good, where located? Thanks for any information!

The only time I had the CT scan was the ER visit. Previous episodes I had blood work which showed the high level of inflammation and infection which prompted the meds. and fasting for a couple days then low residue diet.
I am sure Your travel plan in January is causing you stress due to uncertainty of an episode.
My doctors are in Greenville, S.C.

Thank you...I'm way up north...Maine. I am feeling so much better a week
later. Still easy eating. Chewing lots! Away Saturday to lovely Botanical
Gardens in Boothbay, overnight w 8 friends...meds till Sunday...so should
be OK for that just hope mid January still good!

I am currently being treated for my 3rd episode of diverticulitis, only 8 months from my last episode.
Someone told me that he was plagued with it too but was told to try odorless garlic soft gels every day. He said it has really worked for him. Has anyone else had success with this?

Hi @lindainarizona. I'm so happy to welcome you to Connect!

Here is some information from Mayo Clinic about diverticulitis- http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diverticulitis/basics/definition/con-20033495

I'd also like to introduce you to @dennislee3, @retrebotic, @disfraz1, @lynnkay1956, @allegro, @michellr and @aigimw who have posted about diverticulitis and can hopefully provide some support and insights.

Happy to have you here!