Diverticulitis/ Diverticular Disease

[dancebabe]

I have been told by my surgeon that I need to have a resection on my colon. I have read articles, spoke to the Doctor briefly and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the recovery period is like. I am concerned that I will not be able to gain weight. I have lost alot of weight since my last episode and I canot seem to put any weight on. I am currently at 111. My normal weight has been 122.

I am 57 and one of my other concerns is if the bowels function normal again post op. I would like reassurance from someone who has had this surgery that I can gain weight again and have normal bowel functions. I have a good Doctor who I will be asking questions to this week and I was wondering if there are some particular important questions that would be important to ask.

I appreciate any and all posts.

Debbie B.