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Debilitating multisystem dysfunction from diverticulitis surgery
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Wow, so sorry to hear all of this. So many complications at one time and trying to figure all of it out!
After my surgery (robotic and open) my main issue is feeling full so quickly and weight loss. My biggest fear is adhesions and what is happening inside my belly. I have done well and no diverticulitis episodes or IBS since surgery.
Never stop being your own advocate and never give up. Hopefully you will get more insight from others on this site.
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@linda82 How long hasbit been since your surgery? Did they remove a portion of your Sigmoid Colon?
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@linda82 Google Gemini (Pro version) has honestly been so helpful. I knew a lot about my diverticulitis already, but with the additional issues, it has helped me piece things together and given me a sense of power back to my health I haven't felt in a while. I'm pretty type A so when I am out of control of a situation I start to "glitch" (lol!) or when depressed, just shut down which is what has been a lot of the last 5 years. Which has made my work, and debt, and social life almost all impossible to maintain. I'm hoping for the right care this time around if I can help it, before anything becomes emergent. But having Gemini help me set up an In Case of Emergency packet, makes me feel much better as well. And it has even yelled at me to stop stressing and shut down for the night. 🤣
I know AI and the Internet are taboo in medicine. But it is coming whether we like it or not. And it's always only ever as smart as the user and the inputs or parameters.
I definitely encourage trying it out. Be cautious but be curious! Be careful, though. Some apps are very much worse than others. Use multiple. Trial and error. Test. It's all for science! I was always a good grade student, but I never enjoyed learning so much until I was an adult, especially about my own body. Always make sure you surround yourself with one or two of the absolute most honest and trusting providers, as well for anyone reading this. A couple of mine will do everything they can unless it's out of their areas, then they help me push for the rest.