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OneBlueDotS-Carolina

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68. Your history is similar to mine...

Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:55 AM

Dec 31

My pet (diverticulitis) was diagnosed 15 or years ago, during an gall bladder removal was very serious as gangrene had set in which required a stay in the hospital with some heavy IV antibiotics. This was a very serious infection, thus the diverticulitis was an afterthought at the time. There was no consultation on how to deal with diverticulitis. I did avoid certain foods.

My current medical drama involved two fistulas running from my colon to my bladder that presented as an UTI. The radiologist said wow old man, you must have worked hard on this, but as you mentioned he concurred with your statement that medicine had evolved in the last decade with laparoscopic surgery and treatment for my situation. I'm blessed to have a great surgeon who takes the time to ensure that his patients are very well informed as to the current course of treatment. I said patients as he treats my wife as a patient as she is my caregiver, ensuring that she is as well informed as I may have missed something due to the medications and stress caused by my new pet. My doc also stresses mental health is as concerning to him as my physical health as again as you mentioned this is a long term ordeal.

Thank you for sharing your personal experience, I'm grateful that you shared your your optimism & trusting you will have an awesome new year.

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My turn for the e.r. [View all] Marthe48 Dec 30 OP

I have advanced and it's samplegirl Dec 30 #1

My older sister has had several attacks Marthe48 Dec 30 #8

I lost 1/3 of my colon to that Bluetus Dec 30 #32

Same boat... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Dec 30 #48

Hang in there. If your surgeon is planning the take-down operation, Bluetus Dec 30 #60

Your history is similar to mine... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Dec 31 #68

And I wish you a year of gentle healing. For others who have diverticulosis, I have a theory ... Bluetus Dec 31 #69

Healing vibes on the way to you, Marthe. SheltieLover Dec 30 #2

I was thinking salt Marthe48 Dec 30 #5

Is it the salt or grease that's problematic? SheltieLover Dec 30 #12

Take it easy, Marthe... MiHale Dec 30 #3

I avoid salt Marthe48 Dec 30 #7

Sodium and salt are not the same... MiHale Dec 30 #20

Thank you for sharing this Delphinus Dec 30 #38

We're in the same boat Marthe48 Dec 30 #41

Wow, get well soon. bucolic_frolic Dec 30 #4

I was achy Marthe48 Dec 30 #6

Good you got right in it. Hope you feel better soon. ❤️ underpants Dec 30 #9

Feel better Marthe! LuckyCharms Dec 30 #10

Sending healing vibes and so happy you got to the cause of the problem. ❤️ MLAA Dec 30 #11

I hope you feel better bamagal62 Dec 30 #13

Deciding to stop beef was the hard part. Almost quiting (beef maybe once a month) was easy ... marble falls Dec 30 #30

I rarely eat beef or pork Marthe48 Dec 30 #42

That's great! bamagal62 Dec 30 #43

Sending healing vibes, Marthe48 Niagara Dec 30 #14

Hoping you bounce back quickly and pain disappears instantly. quaint Dec 30 #15

Glad you're feeling a bit better wolfie001 Dec 30 #16

I hope you feel better soon, Marthe48. area51 Dec 30 #17

You might find a particular food was the cause nuxvomica Dec 30 #18

Apparently quinoa is the same. bamagal62 Dec 30 #44

Watch your mental health. Your gut has a brain too. My gut issues led to depression. twodogsbarking Dec 30 #19

Sorry to hear this,Marthe! Diamond_Dog Dec 30 #21

Marthe, imo sounds like you need more fiber in Emile Dec 30 #22

I've rarely had a day Marthe48 Dec 30 #54

I highly recommend sugar free Metamucil powder. I put a splenda in it and drink a glass full followed by beaglelover Dec 30 #59

No Wavy Lays? lonely bird Dec 30 #23

🫂 mwmisses4289 Dec 30 #24

They say I have diverticulosis, Silver Gaia Dec 30 #25

What I've learned about doctors: male doctors tell me, and female doctors listen. I found out that ... marble falls Dec 30 #29

I tend to agree! I also prefer women doctors. Silver Gaia Dec 30 #31

I had to go VA when my 'Cadillac' insurance got canceled. I love my women doctors. They investigate and do ... marble falls Dec 30 #34

What a great, inspiring story! Silver Gaia Dec 30 #49

I'm at least as glad as you are! Six year and a half. ... marble falls Dec 30 #61

I'm so sorry. Silver Gaia Dec 30 #63

After two courses of BCG and some booster infusions bedies, three tumorectomies, also no fun, it was stopped ... marble falls Dec 31 #65

Thank you. Silver Gaia Dec 31 #66

We help each other stay on the path. That's what DUers do best. marble falls Dec 31 #67

Makes me happy to hear the happy ending Marthe48 Dec 30 #52

Trust me: you're in good hands. Keep upbeat and determined. Don't let anyone else interfere with your treatment. ... marble falls Dec 30 #62

I could rule out lady parts, appendicitis and gall bladder Marthe48 Dec 30 #45

Thanks. Silver Gaia Dec 30 #50

It's so interesting about your experience. bamagal62 Dec 30 #47

Yes, the pain was similar, but Silver Gaia Dec 30 #51

It's Tuesday True Dough Dec 30 #26

Trust me Marthe48 Dec 30 #46

This getting old is high maintenence and requires a lot of monitoring, doesn't it? marble falls Dec 30 #27

Oh no! Glad it got caught early and you are getting it treated BumRushDaShow Dec 30 #28

So sorry, Marthe 48. HeartsCanHope Dec 30 #33

Bummer. I am glad you went in right away. Hope you are back 100% very soon. LoisB Dec 30 #35

"" AllaN01Bear Dec 30 #36

I just talked with my Dr. on the phone crud Dec 30 #58

Get well soon, Marthe48 💚 Feeling sick is no fun Clouds Passing Dec 30 #37

You got me wondering about my own salt levels Marthe KS Toronado Dec 30 #39

I have chronically low sodium Be The Light Dec 30 #40

So sorry you're feeling bad too. nocoincidences Dec 30 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Dec 30 #55

Please take care, Dear Marthe. Laffy Kat Dec 30 #56

Get well soon JoseBalow Dec 30 #57

ooh Skittles Dec 30 #64