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Removal of sigmoid colon due to diverticulitis: How to deal with pain?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 12, 2023 | Replies (50)Comment receiving replies
Thank you so much for your input, very helpful, I too have to watch what goes down, of course, not always am I perfect, i eat good, cook my own veggies, have found that broccoli, and things like cauliflower, too gassy, I dont drink milk much at all, when i get upset or stressed, i do see a pattern of nerves evolving, so i try to watch that as well. Diverticulitis isnt fun, i am retired now, 66, at least I dont have to go to a stressful job, like I did half my life, I worked in a very busy medical office, and scheduled medical surgery and
procedures! So my stress level is down! Thank God. I think I will be seeing my GI soon to discuss ! You have been very helpful, after any surgery there are always consequences .But over time, like you said, trial and era, we can conquer.
Thanks again !!
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I was diagnosed with Divirticulitis several years ago. But had no problems with it till last March. One morning, had severe pain...left side. Had emergency surgery for a perforated bowel. A foot of my sigmoid colon was removed and now wearing a Colostomy bag. Quite a shock to wake up in ICU seeing a bag connected to me! I still deal with food issues unfortunately, but I am slowly trying to introduce my favorite foods and know which ones give me a rather strong output. Emotionally and mentally I am still dealing with it all, but I am able to be somewhat active. I am eligible for a reversal, but still undecided. I have connected with several people (mostly women) who have had a tough time with the reversal and some have had to revert back to a Colostomy in the end. In the meantime I am trying to deal with the mental and emotional aspects of all I have been through.