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Health

Chasstev365

(6,860 posts) Tue Dec 2, 2025, 07:03 AM Tuesday

Has anyone ever had surgery for diverticulitis? [View all]

I may be facing it, but am really afraid to do it. However, the health issues by not doing it maybe worse.

Was it successful for you or anyone you know?

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Has anyone ever had surgery for diverticulitis? [View all] Chasstev365 Tuesday OP

My Dad had it. snowybirdie Tuesday #1

Thank you! Chasstev365 Tuesday #2

A co-worker had it done. She was in her 40s and said she had problems since she was a kid. Midnight Writer Tuesday #3

My Dad-- CrystalwolfLady Tuesday #4

FODMAP Food List CrystalwolfLady Tuesday #5

I have had diverticulosis, not itis, for ten years or more. For many years I thought that is what made me feel sick twodogsbarking Tuesday #6

My diverticulitis required colon resection Bobstandard Tuesday #7