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Well, I will have to let Mama Barb get on a little, but I am in charge!!


I just wanted to thank you all and say I missed being on line. At first I was getting through loss of BenBen, but then I became ill in July. Most of the people in this country have a pouch in the colon called diverticulosis. And it is there because we don't eat enough fiber. I am saying this because I don't want others to go through what I did. I got a little sick that night and it progressed the next to leave me retching and could nod get up or even sit up much less walk. Into the ambulance that afternoon and on to the hospital. I have never been that sick. Quick action on the ER docs lead to IV antibiotics. After my recovery, I was ok for about a week and then had it again and then had it again. I decided the best course for me was not to manage it with antibiotics and wait until I have to have emergency surgery and a temporary bag.

My surgery was the 13th and I am regaining now. I lost 20 lbs during that time and became afraid to eat. I am learning to eat again and doing better every day. This is my story and I hope someone avoids this agony buy starting good fiber and good consultation with a GI doc. OK, you get it next time Lily Pad