Colon Resection

[gnorris51]

I am a 56 year old female who has had three attack of Diver over the last two years with none requiring hospitalization. My dr. suggests a resection and I am wary. I would appreciate the general consensus of those of you out there who had it done - or didn't. He says basically it will handle the problem and likely no reoccurance but it is major surgery. I get conflicting views about recovery. Please give me your thoughts as I am nervous and confused as to what to do. Thanks so much

[marcye]

I am facing colon resection surgery and I am also in doubt as to what to do. I am 58 years old and have had at least one bout of diverticulitis a year for the past 5 years. Did you have your surgery?

[fnjcarman]

I just had the surgery 3 weeks ago and I went back to work after 12 days a I feel great ---why not get the surgery it will save you from a ruptured colon and then things will get worse.I am 57 female.

[fnjcarman]

I am a 57 year old female and I have or had diver I still have some but I had the surgery I had 14 inches of my colon removed --my colon was in bad shape inflamed--sticky whenever that means and bad diver.was in the hospital for 5 days and went back to work in 12 days.I had open surgery so I had the staples.I feel great now.out walking everyday.No restrictions on eating just get more fiber.

[gnorris51]

Hi:

Yes I had the surgery eight weeks ago - all went fairly smooth and my bowels are well adjusted now. I do have some finicky tummy issues with some gas and ccramping from time to time but the incision healed very well and I'm back to gardening and walking the dog three miles plus. I did have a urinary tract infection post surgery because the hopsital personnel didn't drain trhe cath properly but a week on microbid did the trick. If you want to call me to discuss the further my number is [moderator note: personal phone number has been removed].

Good Luck
Genie