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Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?
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Yes, i had to be cut open….they were not able to do perform surgery laparoscopically because I was so sick and infected.
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The doctors decided because of my “giant” diverticula that kept getting infected, I had to have the surgery during a time when I was not severely infected. Otherwise, they were worried I would have to have emergency surgery like I believe you did. I sure did resist the surgery for over a year but I guess it was needed.
My mom had the open resection surgery in her 90s and did not seem to have many of the problems I have had. But besides more frequent bowel movements, after 14 months I am pretty much back to normal with no sudden diverticulitis attacks.
It will take you time but you will get better and be glad for the surgery. It sounds like you were in danger.