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After being diagnosed with Diverticular disease a couple of years ago and two hospital stays for diverticulitis I was advised to opt for elective surgery. This has been delayed due to COVID and I'm now wondering if its the right thing to do, any advice welcome
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DanielBenjamin sharon65648
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Dear Sharon,
After 3 emergency room visits, 8 rounds of anti-biotics, a million CT scans, colonoscopy,
dietary changes, quit drinking/smoking....I finally had the elective surgery after 9 months from diagnosis.
I consider it a life-changing surgery that gave me back my life again. There are some complications that can arise after you heal up from surgery like scar tissue or constipation but I would never take back my decision to do the resection. If you do it electively you will more than likely not need a stoma. If you wait until things get much worse the risks are much higher if you do not elect surgery. Feel free to PM me with any questions you have. I am glad to help!
Best,
Daniel
nick51496 DanielBenjamin
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I just had my first complicated diverticulitis with a 2 cm abscess perforated colon. The doctor wants to do laparoscopic surgery. However I was only in the hospital for 2 1/2 days. And have not had any issues no pain nothing. I’ve been released from the hospital for a week. And slowly adding fiber to my diet. What are your thoughts.