@jaheathgehring- Wow, sounds like you have been really through it! This is something to not mess around with. What the surgeon told me is that each time we have an attack there is a thinning in the wall of our colon and that is why they often suggest the surgery because of how dangerous that can be. I have a dear friend who is a female that was having these issues and got two opinions. One to go on Amoxicillin & Flagyl and then to avoid certain foods and the other was recommending the surgery. She went with the medications and 2 days later on New Years Eve had another attack and her colon burst. She nearly died because of this and of course had to have the surgery and then some. She is doing wonderful now!
It's my understanding that in most cases the surgery can be done arthroscopically which would be far better in my opinion. The area of the colon that has these sacks is usually in the last 12" and evidently we have plenty of colon so they remove the last 12" and stitch it back. I know I am over simplifying this some, but I just want to emphasize how serious this could be for you and would definitely recommend that you talk this through with a surgeon. This is something to not ignore! Be well! Jim @thankful
Thanks for adding an endorsement to this plan. For some reason, I did not think that Metamucil could be added to warm/hot liquid so I've always relied on Miralax which can be added to hot liquid. I'm glad to know about this.
@hopeful33250- Teresa, the warmer the water the quicker the drink thickens.
I recommend just getting the water lukewarm at best and then add the Metamucil, stir it up and down the hatch! Jim @thankful
@jaheathgehring- Wow, sounds like you have been really through it! This is something to not mess around with. What the surgeon told me is that each time we have an attack there is a thinning in the wall of our colon and that is why they often suggest the surgery because of how dangerous that can be. I have a dear friend who is a female that was having these issues and got two opinions. One to go on Amoxicillin & Flagyl and then to avoid certain foods and the other was recommending the surgery. She went with the medications and 2 days later on New Years Eve had another attack and her colon burst. She nearly died because of this and of course had to have the surgery and then some. She is doing wonderful now!
It's my understanding that in most cases the surgery can be done arthroscopically which would be far better in my opinion. The area of the colon that has these sacks is usually in the last 12" and evidently we have plenty of colon so they remove the last 12" and stitch it back. I know I am over simplifying this some, but I just want to emphasize how serious this could be for you and would definitely recommend that you talk this through with a surgeon. This is something to not ignore! Be well! Jim @thankful
I had to have my sigmoid colon removed in Jan 2018 due to diverticulitis. I ended up with a temporary colostomy for 6 months. My colon was so infected it had twisted and strangulated itself and was adhered to my tailbone. At first the surgeon thought it was cancer. Fast forward 6 months, had reversal surgery that seemed to go ok, but then I developed an obstruction in my small intestine they think due to adhesions. They opened me back up but could not get to the blockage without hurting me further so they closed me back up. I was in the hospital for 17 days and went home with the blockage and a PICC line so I could be fed TPN thru it. After about 2 weeks everything seemed to clear and I started advancing my diet, got off the TPN and PICC line removed. See new gastro at Mayo tomorrow as I am having some trouble with solid food and some lower abdominal pain. Going to the bathroom but even though it is soft, there is discomfort. I have been drinking a lot of Ensure to make up for calories
I had diverticulitis for several years and took Capri. Diverticulitis is pockets in the colon where seeds, popcorn kernels, nuts, can get caught and infected. Diverticulosis means that instead of pockets, you have bulges. I eventually had a sigmoidectomy, laparoscopically. Which was no big deal. I have never had another problem and now eat popcorn daily, nuts, seeds and anything else I want. Totally worth it. No resulting problems.
I had diverticulitis for several years and took Capri. Diverticulitis is pockets in the colon where seeds, popcorn kernels, nuts, can get caught and infected. Diverticulosis means that instead of pockets, you have bulges. I eventually had a sigmoidectomy, laparoscopically. Which was no big deal. I have never had another problem and now eat popcorn daily, nuts, seeds and anything else I want. Totally worth it. No resulting problems.
I had diverticulitis for several years and took Capri. Diverticulitis is pockets in the colon where seeds, popcorn kernels, nuts, can get caught and infected. Diverticulosis means that instead of pockets, you have bulges. I eventually had a sigmoidectomy, laparoscopically. Which was no big deal. I have never had another problem and now eat popcorn daily, nuts, seeds and anything else I want. Totally worth it. No resulting problems.
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2 ReactionsThe Vancomycin I Take is liquid (compounded). The pills were $750 and my insurance wouldn’t cover
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1 ReactionHealth care in America should be more doable. So sorry you are experiencing this insurance gap.
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1 Reaction@jaheathgehring- Wow, sounds like you have been really through it! This is something to not mess around with. What the surgeon told me is that each time we have an attack there is a thinning in the wall of our colon and that is why they often suggest the surgery because of how dangerous that can be. I have a dear friend who is a female that was having these issues and got two opinions. One to go on Amoxicillin & Flagyl and then to avoid certain foods and the other was recommending the surgery. She went with the medications and 2 days later on New Years Eve had another attack and her colon burst. She nearly died because of this and of course had to have the surgery and then some. She is doing wonderful now!
It's my understanding that in most cases the surgery can be done arthroscopically which would be far better in my opinion. The area of the colon that has these sacks is usually in the last 12" and evidently we have plenty of colon so they remove the last 12" and stitch it back. I know I am over simplifying this some, but I just want to emphasize how serious this could be for you and would definitely recommend that you talk this through with a surgeon. This is something to not ignore! Be well! Jim @thankful
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4 Reactions@hopeful33250- Teresa, the warmer the water the quicker the drink thickens.
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1 ReactionI had to have my sigmoid colon removed in Jan 2018 due to diverticulitis. I ended up with a temporary colostomy for 6 months. My colon was so infected it had twisted and strangulated itself and was adhered to my tailbone. At first the surgeon thought it was cancer. Fast forward 6 months, had reversal surgery that seemed to go ok, but then I developed an obstruction in my small intestine they think due to adhesions. They opened me back up but could not get to the blockage without hurting me further so they closed me back up. I was in the hospital for 17 days and went home with the blockage and a PICC line so I could be fed TPN thru it. After about 2 weeks everything seemed to clear and I started advancing my diet, got off the TPN and PICC line removed. See new gastro at Mayo tomorrow as I am having some trouble with solid food and some lower abdominal pain. Going to the bathroom but even though it is soft, there is discomfort. I have been drinking a lot of Ensure to make up for calories
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3 ReactionsI had diverticulitis for several years and took Capri. Diverticulitis is pockets in the colon where seeds, popcorn kernels, nuts, can get caught and infected. Diverticulosis means that instead of pockets, you have bulges. I eventually had a sigmoidectomy, laparoscopically. Which was no big deal. I have never had another problem and now eat popcorn daily, nuts, seeds and anything else I want. Totally worth it. No resulting problems.
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1 ReactionDid you have surgery at Mayo?
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