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@bbarbiee

I am not sure which group to follow.
Hi,
I am 67 years old. I had sigmoidectomy surgery where they removed sigmoid colon almost 4 weeks ago. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis 12 years ago. I have not had a many bouts with it up until this past February. Then I was on antibiotics and 5 trips to the ER Constantly for the past 3 1/2 months. Had to push my GI doctor To move up a colonoscopy and have it done at the beginning of April. All the antibiotics were not doing anything. Finally was able to get surgery set up for the beginning of June. . Was told the sigmoid colon that was removed was ‘smoldering’ still infected and showing signs of abscessing. So here I am dealing with recovery. Just wondering if anyone out there through this surgery. How long ago? What were your outcomes? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you so much

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Welcome, @bbarbiee.
I suggest you follow the Digestive Health group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/

In the Digestive Health group you'll meet other members dealing with diverticulitis and colon surgery. I think you might wish to join these discussions in particular:

- Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sigmoid-colon-resection-10282019/
- Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/three-months-after-colon-surgery/

I am so afraid of the surgery that I am rescheduling it and getting a second opinion