Surgery for recurrent diverticulitis

Posted by lucylukopp3 @lucylukopp3, Feb 18 4:47pm

I'm having recurring diverticulitis.
First episode in May 2023. Treated with Metronidalzol and Cephalexin. Went away. No issues.

REturned in September 2024, hospitalized with absesses. IV antibiotics in hospital 24 hours and then oral antibiotics Augmentin) at home.

In December returned. No absesses. Treated with oral antibiotics (Augmentinn) at home.

In January returned. No absesses. Very mild pain. Treated with oral antibiotics at home. Presently still some odd feelings.-tightness.

I didn't have severe pain with any episode. I was tender to touch and had CT scan each time. I have been dieting and feel constipation has caused the diverticulitis episodes. Trying to figure out magic formula eating enough fiber so I don't become constipated.

I was referred to surgeon. He wants to surgically remove my entire Sigmoid Colon!

Has anyone had their Sigmoid Colon removed? Has anyone been treated with antibiotics for recurring episodes?