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Bowel perforation

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Hels001 Sat 07-Oct-23 18:33:23

Feeling totally down. Was admitted to local hospital on Wed's with diverticulitis. I'd had a colonoscopy 20 months ago which perforated my bowel antibiotics and careful monitoring for sepsis and I came out the other side thank heavens. Wednesday admitted and after CT scan diagnosed with diverticulitis which has perforated my bowel. I'm feeling very down and frightened. Anyone else had this? I'm holding my own at mo but so worried. Thanks

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MerylStreep Sun 08-Oct-23 20:36:17

Hells001
You have my full sympathy. I’ve had several bad attacks over the years but only once has an ambulance been called.

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Luckygirl3 Sun 08-Oct-23 20:58:16

I am so pleased your questions have been answered. It is good to have clarity, although none of it is what you might wish. I hope things continue to settle down and wish you well.

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Deedaa Sun 08-Oct-23 22:54:32

My husband was lucky when a combination of diverticulitis and the steroids he was taking caused peritonitis. He was taken into hospital and operated on at once and they found the the bowel hadn't actually perforate so his abdomen was thoroughly washed out and antibiotics did the rest. Not one of my finer moments when looking after him. I told the emergency doctor who came out that I didn't think he had a temperature. When the doctor took it it was 40 degrees!

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Hels001 Mon 09-Oct-23 10:01:15

Oh bless all of you for your well wishes it means so much when your feeling down.
Thanks again folks
Xxx

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vintage1950 Mon 09-Oct-23 10:11:34

flowers Hels001.

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