Diverticulitis Support Group

Diverticulitis is a common disease of the bowel, in particular the large intestine. Diverticulitis develops from diverticulosis, which involves the formation of pouches on the outside of the colon. Diverticulitis results if one of these diverticula becomes inflamed. Diverticulitis most often affects middle-aged and elderly persons, though it can strike younger patients as...

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Surgery Tomorrow

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Hey all! Tomorrow I head in for my colon resection. I've been taking this in stride until today; now the fear is starting to creep in. I start my prep in about an hour. I'm not even sure what I'm afraid of. Maybe I'm sad more than afraid?

I know lots of you have had this surgery - what words of advise can you give me? What were you surprised by most in your recovery?

By the way, I am having it done lapro with hand assist so I get to avoid the zipper - at least that's a positive!!

Thanks in advance for your responses!
ragingfog
ragingfog
I haven't had the surgry but I wanted to wish all the best for a speedy recovery.
Take care, hugs Cathy
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Lapro?? wow what a change in 8 years. Maybe you wont need the pillow. And miss out on all the discomfort.
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Hope your surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery. I have not had the surgery and am trying to avoid it at all costs. Since I started taking a bunch of new herbs things have been business as usual so.... here's hoping I continue to stay well.

Blessings.
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I just had my laproscopic surgery Oct. 25. It went well, and only left small scars. Try to get out of bed and walk as soon as you're comfortable to help speed up the healing and get your insides to wake back up. I was a little slow to do this and ended up staying a few extra day because of it. Good luck!
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Good Luck! I am new here today, I will be having my surgery next weds. I was hopeing to find out what to expect too.
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I'm home! I had lapro with hand assist - I have four 1" incisions and one 4" incision really low. I can already tell that nastiness is gone. Lots of healing left, but I'm already thinking it was the right choice for me.

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Talk to you all soon!
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Please do stay in touch and let us know how the recovery goes.
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