I am seeing the surgeon tomorrow to discuss colectomy. you can see my previous post for background if you want. Can you think of any important questions I should ask?
In early April, i had a flare (my third in 7-8 years) that put me in the hospital with 4 days of IV antibiotics after one week of cipro and flagyl. A month later another flare and another week of cipro and flagyl, treated at home. Uncomplicated. Have been off the antibiotics for a week and feel pretty good, not much pain, no fever, but so exhausted. No stamina at all. Just want to sleep all the time. Is this a byproduct of the disease, or the antibiotics or something else? Thoughts? TIA
background - 70/F. had my first diverticulitis episode about 6-7 years ago, the second one a couple of years ago. Both treated with oral antibiotics, no hospitalization. Third episode a month ago, spent 4 days in the hospital on IV antibiotics. No complications, perforations, ulcers, etc. (They thought i might have C-Diff so they put me on an even stronger antibiotic and kept me until the culture came back negative) Three days ago the pain started coming back. went to the ER, got another CT scan. The diverticulitis is back, but we caught it early, its mild, so they sent me home with more cipro, flagyl, oxy and a referral to a surgeon.
venting: i am so scared of surgery and generally pissed off about being in this situation. also feeling shameful, like i brought this upon myself due to lifestyle choices (many years of over-eating, over-drinking and not enough exercise.). embarrassed, feel like family and friends are judging me. like i deserve this. also, brain fog. depression. angry at everyone and everything. pissed off that i cant do the things i want to do (gardening, volunteering) normal? is it the disease? the drugs? or just me?
questions: how much help will i need coming home after surgery? i live with my husband and hes a good guy, but pretty phobic about hospitals (wont come visit me in the hospital) and all things medical. hes just not much of a nurse. should i look for additional help?
all advice welcome. thanks.