Diverticulitis Perforation- any advice?

1 month ago i was admitted into hospital with a sigmoid perforation due to acute diverticulitis. I went to my GP with terrible stomach cramps which I thought was IBS. The GP referred me straight to Ambulatory Care. My CRP levels were 96.8. I was given morphine and admitted. The following day a CT scan diagnosed the perforation due to diverticulitis. I was kept in hospital 6 days on IV antibiotics. I was told by consultant I was extremely lucky I responded to the antibiotics and avoided emergency surgery for a bowel resection. on the day of discharge my CRP has dropped to 42.

In the last 4 weeks I have been on constant antibiotics and just prescribed a further 2 weeks worth.

I am having a repeat CT scan next week and my surgeon will decide next course of action. If all looks like its heading in the right direction then I will have a colonoscopy in another 4 weeks. if the CT scan shows inflammation, , scar tissue impinging on other areas of the abdomen, abscess or narrowing then a resection may still be recommended. the surgeon said I'm better to have an elective resection rather than an emergency one as the latter would mean 99% I would need a stoma (which may or may not be reversed).

I am overwhelmed with it all. I had no idea I had diverticular and I'm frightened that I don't know how or why I got the perforation.

I am also extremely tired and exhausted all of the time. I wondered how long this lasts?

Also the 'pain' I have now is like a heavy feeling- like I am carrying a brick around. is that what other people have?

I have no idea on diet. the hospital discharged me with fibre-gel and a stool softener. The surgeon I am under now is advising a low fibre diet.

I am scared and confused and looking for anyone with a similar experience.

thank you

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