Diverticulitis

[TAZMAN]

Not sure if this is where to ask this or not. I am 57 and in pretty good shape. I run 3 times a week doing 2.6 miles and I lift 2 days a week. I have had a few flare ups of diverticulitis but antibiotics have always caught it until now. I have an abscess, and the surgeon wants to remove a part of my colon. I have been putting it off for 3 months and I now have a very painful case again. Just started antibiotics again.

I know of 3 people who have had this procedure and all three passed away within 5 weeks. One of them was only 32 years old. My surgeon says he does these often with no complications. It really hurts more this time than the last episodes, but I am scared to death of the outcome. Have any of you had to endure this by chance? Hate to go out like this!!lol

 

[ButterBean]

Hang Tough Bud, your in my prayers

 

[Dr. Vette]

I've had several patients get this done, and they're all still here.
If done electively it's usually done with the laparoscope, and you're back to normal in no time.

 

[wvbearhunter]

GOD be merciful

 

[asd9055]

My former boss had it done about 5 years ago. He is in his late 60s now. Doing well. My wife gets an attack about once a year. Dr. Told her, next time she will have to have it.
Good luck and our prayers are with you.

 

[Jeff Heeg osoh]

Taz
Hang tuff my friend, my little sweetie got this after a bunch of meds that were hard on her insides but at the end she pulled through. Stay focused and look at the positives as you push forward, the negatives as I seen will only mess up the mind and a road thats " a mental challenge". I would like to say the real word but didn't want to risk a boot for using restricted term.

Prayers sent Taz
JH
oneshotonehit

 

[dmj]

Best of luck with your decision. Sincerely hope everything turns out well. Prayers sent.