Diverticulitis

[60 Deluxe]

Stay away from popcorn.

[dosrobles]

Oh, I think you’re just talking sh**!

Win/win, we are both right

“why can’t we all just get along”

lol

[deerwatcher51]

After my third flare up in 15 months, my doctor recommended surgery. Best thing I ever did. It took about a year (surgery was four years ago) to get everything settled out. Absolutely no regrets on my end.

[Slabby]

Has your wife had any negative side effects after the surgery? My flare ups seem to be getting more frequent. I will consider surgery if we go past twice a year. But I need to do some research before I let anyone cut on me (again). I worry that once they remove the colon you have to give you can’t do it again. In the unfortunate event I ended up with C or some other ailment That required colon removal am I gonna wind up with a colostomy bag? I have a buddy that has one (cancer) and he says,” you get used to it, but no one else does.”

No issues since. Robotic surgery to remove 10-12" of sigmoid colon. Colon perforated during prep night before surgery (this usually would result with colostomy). Surgeon was able to do the surgery successfully even with perforation. Let me know if you need a surgeon recommendation (Fortt Worth). Her guy really knew his chit

[dosrobles]

I appreciate the input from both of y’all. It is something I will need to look into. As it stands I have a couple of flare ups a year and can manage them with out a Dr. Heck, it seems going to the Dr. makes me sicker. They prescribe antibiotics that cause issues. I can just regulate my diet (basically chicken broth and water for 4-5 days) and it goes away. If they get more frequent or less manageable I’ll seriously consider surgery.

[muzzlebrake]

Been blessed with it for years but since I had my appendix taken out 3 years ago I can once again eat black pepper and Japs. $9000 ER visits gets old but the alternative is a painful death. DV can kill you in less than 24 hours if it goes septic.

[PondPopper]

Sucks is an understatement. It literally almost killed me 17 years ago. And its not caused by stress..

[PondPopper]

I appreciate the input from both of y’all. It is something I will need to look into. As it stands I have a couple of flare ups a year and can manage them with out a Dr. Heck, it seems going to the Dr. makes me sicker. They prescribe antibiotics that cause issues. I can just regulate my diet (basically chicken broth and water for 4-5 days) and it goes away. If they get more frequent or less manageable I’ll seriously consider surgery.

Get it cut out. Its the only way to get rid of it. It never goes away. Only gets worse.

[chicken fried]

I had a bad episode in 2014. Doctor said eat more fiber and drink Metamucil every day. Started day and haven’t had a problem since. Popcorn was my kriptonite.

[Leon County Slayer]

Stink. Sorry bro

[dosrobles]

I had a bad episode in 2014. Doctor said eat more fiber and drink Metamucil every day. Started day and haven’t had a problem since. Popcorn was my kriptonite.

My Dr. Gave me some version of that advice as well.

[kingranch]

Seed thing is debunked
Western diet is directly associated w diverticulitis. Try eating an apple a day and a hearty bowl of grain/fiber cereal. Natures broom.

[dosrobles]

Seed thing is debunked
Western diet is directly associated w diverticulitis. Try eating an apple a day and a hearty bowl of grain/fiber cereal. Natures broom.

Agreed, I eat better than most I suspect. I can’t ever participate in McRib/taco bell/whataburger threads because I eat fast food once, maybe twice a year. I am sure more fiber would be a good thing. 100% gonna try that and see if it extends the time between chicken broth banquets
I appreciate all the input from everyone

[ThisLadyHunts]

I had a bad episode in 2014. Doctor said eat more fiber and drink Metamucil every day. Started day and haven’t had a problem since. Popcorn was my kriptonite.

Are there any particular high-fiber foods you find work better than others?

[MELWAY450]

It definitely sux. I’ve battled with it for the last 6 years. Had a section of my colon removed last year and next month will be 1 year problem free. I put the surgery off several times but the flare ups just got quicker and more severe. Not a fan of surgery but it has for sure helped me.