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.

 

[TAZMAN]

I have no choice but to have it done. Just met with the surgeon and he said they do this all with a robot?? He said we have to get the infection gone first. 10 days of antibiotics.

Thanks for the information.

 

[Bob Wright]

I've had these diverticular areas for about 20 years. Colonoscopy revealed 2 more. They used to get bad enough for antibiotics. Painful. However, I'm not to the level you're experiencing. Get that surgery.
I've been able to keep them in check by eating a high fiber cereal which keeps me on schedule for bowel movement. That's how I figured out the benefit for diverticular issues.
I haven't had an infection since the fiber became a routine. Hoping this may help someone with a similar situation.

 

[asd9055]

I've had these diverticular areas for about 20 years. Colonoscopy revealed 2 more. They used to get bad enough for antibiotics. Painful. However, I'm not to the level you're experiencing. Get that surgery.
I've been able to keep them in check by eating a high fiber cereal which keeps me on schedule for bowel movement. That's how I figured out the benefit for diverticular issues.
I haven't had an infection since the fiber became a routine. Hoping this may help someone with a similar situation.

Exactly the same as with my wife

 

[TAZMAN]

I only have it on one area right now which is where the abscess formed. I can tell you that it does hurt though!!lol

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

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

We will pray for you to make the correct decision and have a good outcome either way. God Bless!

 

[HARPERC]

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

Same surgeon?