Resection surgery

Hi there, I had my surgery this past May. I was scared before surgery as I also have A Fib a heart arrhythmia to be concerned about. I wasn't sure if I could have a problem with this during surgery so ya I was scared. Plus I wasn't sure if I was gonna have a bag or not. My surgery went amazingly well. I had surgery on Monday, went home on Thursday and went grocery shopping on Friday although I walked slowly lol. I had about 8 inches removed and no bag. I started eating regular food the day after surgery and have been eating whatever I want without any issues whatsoever. My surgeon told me I should not have anymore problems with diverticulitis. However I will mention I have NEVER eaten crappy junk food and eat mostly homemade unprocessed nutrient dense foods. I feel fantastic and would recommend it to anyone in the position to have this surgery. P. S. I'm 60 years young lol.

All the best to you in your surgery Jacob. You will be fine. Try to find some way to de-stress. I remember the wonderings and what ifs. That will only make you feel worse. Think of how good you are going to feel when it's all over and all the healing is past. Chin up Chickadee, you got this. When is your surgery date?

I was told, and did research that approximately 10% chance of the diverticulitis returning after surgery. As I've stated before, everyone is different. I had sepsis throughout my abdomen, my organs were twice the size they should've been, and my stomach was severely inflamed. By the time of my surgery I looked like I was 10 months pregnant. Still recovering after almost 2 years. Constantly being on the antibiotic really screwed up my stomach lining. I unfortunately fell into the 10% category. Since last June (a year after surgery) I've had 3 small attacks. all triggered by stress. Keep in mind though , this is my situation, everyone has a different story. I ate healthy, don't drink or smoke so I've recognized stress as my trigger.

I was scheduled for December 10th and canceled. My surgeon described my condition as a 1 on a scale of 1 to 4 and reminded me even a 1 can result in a perforation. My reason for canceling is three-fold; I am in the process of selling my home and moving 1000 miles away. I suspect I will have better treatment where I am moving to. And lastly and to the original point, I am scared. I've had multiple flareups this year and it really started when I was diagnosed with Melanoma (surgery, right temple). A month later my cataracts were 10 years ahead of schedule (I just turned 60) and had both eyes done. The fear and stress precipitated the Diverticulitis and I feel completely "afflicted". I am actually on a waiting list to be seen at the Mayo Clinic due to multiple unexplained issues (muscular, joints, neurological, high hemoglobin/hematocrit, uncontrollable hypertension). I would love to believe removing a foot of my sigmoid would solve all my problems, but...

I do know it's got to go, I would just like to know it will be worth it and eliminate other things that have possibly not yet been diagnosed.

Update: Surgery 2nd week of January. Still a bit scared, but will be ecstatic at no more pain.

Hi Jacob, hope you don't mind me asking what hospital you are attending, as i live in the Manchester area and cannot find a GP who has any interest in helping me with this horrific disease. I am actually typing this now in serious pain and have had enough of it now.

I was diagnosed with diverticular about 6 years ago and only suffered with pain and the symptoms that go with it, every few months, however this is now a weekly problem and when I do attend the GP's surgery in pain, I am prescribed antibiotics and told to go on my way. I've been hospitalised a few times also, but no medical doctor or consultant has advised me to have surgery. It is debilitating as you know only too well and at this moment, I would do anything to have surgery to put an end to the agony.

Look forward to your updates following your surgery and all the best