Diverticulitis anyone?

[BoSoxFan 0]

Anyone have symptoms of diverticulitis right after surgery? I have burning pain in lower left abdomen-getting worse. I am planning on calling doctor tomorrow but can't do anything today.

Any advice?

[Tess415 1]

Did you have diverticulitis before??? I had an episode once before but not related to the band. How far post op are you?

[BoSoxFan 0]

No episodes before-but my symptoms match those of a friend who has it. Just worried. I am 7 days Post OP.

[Tess415 1]

As far as a diet goes... you are probably on mushy or liquids and for an acute episode of diverticulitis you would want a low residue diet... which your liquids would cover that.

You are right to call your doctor about the pain you are having, I had fever and chills with mine. I couldn't stand the LLQ pain, hurt to have a BM. Went to the ER and had a CT Scan and they diagnosed it and was treated with antibiotics and had a follow up colonoscopy which confirmed that I do have diverticulosis of the sigmoid colon and had a polyp removed. Now, I try to keep up Fiber intake... avoid hard nuts, popcorn and seeds and keep regular in the BM department.

Hope this helps and you feel better soon. If it is diverticulitis, I doubt the band is related to it.