Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Posts: 1 Location: PRITCHETT TEXAS
Diverticulitus Posted: 01-14-04 11:37am
I just had my gall bladder removed one
week ago through lapriscope, I was also
told I have, diverticulitus, and they r
treating with antibiotics, but I am still
quit swelled, should I be concerned
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texasgirl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 4 Location: Texas
Divirticulitis Posted: 01-14-04 12:09pm
Being bloated or swollen is all part of
divirticulitis. I had it for 7 years till
I started having infections for no
apparent reason, anything I ate gave me an
infection and I finally had to have
surgery. My gastro doctor told me that
once you start having recurring infections
it is best to consider surgery because the
lining of your colon can get really thin
from all the bacteria and it could
rupture. I am not trying to scare you but
just be cautious if you have recurring
infections. Some people like my brother
only gets it maybe twice a year and he
does great on cipro or flagyl.
