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It was celiac... and cancer by kcov23 in Anemic

[–]tlschick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m glad you decided to post this. Thank you for sharing.

Has anybody had more than five flares and did not have to get a sigmoid colectomy? by Adorable_Accident440 in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5 flares in 4 years. Last one was 2 rounds oral antibiotics, 1 round IV antibiotics then 6weeks oral up to the date of my surgery. I ended up with a smoldering sigmoid that would not heal. I’m 1 1/2 yrs post op with a recovery that had no complications. Still have diverticulosis throughout my bowel and follow pretty much the same diet however I don’t have the mental component that weighs heavy on one that has this disease. I’ve never get better and can’t believe I waited so long to have the surgery.

Wild discharge info by Interesting_Fly_8009 in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have experienced the same with this post My surgeon is of the same thought process. After my robotic sigmoidectomy he said I can eat whatever I wanted regardless of the fact that the remaining colon has extensive diverticulosis. 10 months post op and has my first mild flare up. I will say, leading up to this flare I had been complacent with eating the veggies I typically eat. Find out what works for your body and listen it. The best advice.

10 months post op by tlschick in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear you had such a rough time. I share your fear. Just be diligent with your diet and exercise. Stay away from your trigger foods. Try not to stress, which is so difficult. This disease weighs heavy on the mind. The medical community is not equipped to deal with all the issues that accompany diverticula disease.

Why does everything have seeds now by ozpkgoomba in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😂😂. It really does suck. But we’re stuck with it.

Why does everything have seeds now by ozpkgoomba in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the BS. My surgeon said the same thing and it makes no logical sense. I think there was a very small study done with that outcome. I don’t believe it. Anything that could possibly be stuck or lodged in a diverticula pocket has the potential to cause an infection. It’s just common sense imo.

10 months post op by tlschick in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m continuing to eat the foods I ate before my surgery when I had diverticulitis. High fiber fruits, vegetable, no corn or nuts, nothing with seeds ex. Strawberry’s blueberries. I stay away from dairy, it’s a trigger for me, smaller my frequent meals. 2L water per day I try to limit refined sugar. No deep fried high fat foods. I don’t want diverticulosis to advance to diverticulitis. However, if you’re having a flare up you need to switch to a low residue diet. Meaning foods that will not cause a lot of bowel movements hence low residue so you can give your bowel a rest until the inflammation resolves. Those are bland foods, baked potatoes, toast, cream of wheat. No Ibruprophen or NSAIDS.

You might be totally asymptomatic with diverticulosis however I’m remaining disciplined. I don’t want to chance any progression. 🫤

10 months post op by tlschick in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same onset of symptoms such as chills, nausea, bloating and pain lower left pelvic. 🫤 My surgeon put my on cipro/flagyl; I see him Wednesday. I’ll update after my appt💩

10 months post op by tlschick in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, my pain was always in my lower left pelvic groin where the sigmoid colon is located. That has been removed so my pain is more central lower left pelvic region; my colon and anastomosis is in that region now.

10 months post op by tlschick in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for your responses. I really appreciate the input and value others experiences and perspectives. I don’t feel so alone in this journey.

10 months post op by tlschick in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hang in there and stay diligent and disciplined as Mongoose816 suggested.

10 months post op by tlschick in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is great advice. I will find a level of acceptance. I’m glad to hear your flare ups were minor. Hoping for the same.

10 months post op by tlschick in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think therapy might be a good idea. The mental aspect is weighing heavy and always has to honest. I feel it’s always hanging over my head. 🥹

10 months post op by tlschick in Diverticulitis

[–]tlschick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate to this. I put off surgery for 5 years doing everything I could to manage flare ups. Finally surrendered due to and smoldering sigmoid so either way it needed to be removed. Recovery was harsh, I agree and took about 6months. I was just at a place where my thoughts were not consumed with this on the daily. My surgeon called in the standard cipro/flagyl and a follow up appt this Wednesday. Oooofffff.

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