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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

greatauntoftriplets

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2. My mother had diverticulosis attacks for years.

Reply to mopinko (Original post)

Sun Feb 23, 2025, 02:55 PM

Feb 23

At age 88, she had 1/3 of her intestines removed to resolve her increasingly frequent attacks. She lived five more years and the diverticulitis was a thing of the past.

It'll take a while to get back to normal, but you'll be happy that you had this done.

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well, i've had a time. [View all] mopinko Feb 23 OP

Yikes. But you are still standing. Glad you're back. marble falls Feb 23 #1

My mother had diverticulosis attacks for years. greatauntoftriplets Feb 23 #2

oh i'm already that far. mopinko Feb 23 #3

At least you'll be rid of the bag and have time to heal. greatauntoftriplets Feb 23 #6

i'd b real upset if that was permanent. mopinko Feb 23 #7

No question about that. greatauntoftriplets Feb 23 #8

My heart goes out to you. multigraincracker Feb 23 #4

Well, you really have been to the wars. Glad you're home. Hope you get better fast. Walleye Feb 23 #5

Dang, mopinko, you been through it! Clouds Passing Feb 23 #9

I feel for you! {{ }} slightlv Feb 24 #10

the weird thing is i didnt have horrible attacks. mopinko Feb 24 #12

I am glad you are on the mend. That was a trip to hell. LoisB Feb 24 #11