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Just checking in now that I'm post-op. I ended up getting my surgery done at Mayo Clinic since it was just easier to coordinate everything there. The plan was straightforward—check in one day, get operated on the next, and head home the third. That’s what would have happened, anyway, if one of the anesthesiologists hadn't taken a vacation, leaving me stuck in the hospital for five days waiting for my turn... But honestly, it wasn't a big deal. The nurses on the floor were incredible; seriously, so kind, funny, and helpful—total rockstars. Plus, I had the wonderful Dr. Pirkl looking after me. All in all, once I finally got the procedure done, they pulled the drain the very next day and sent me packing. They didn't even use stitches; they just used this special medical glue to seal the incision. So, yeah, that's the update. It really wasn't anything to worry about. Right now, the spot where the IV was actually hurts more than the incision itself—I can barely even feel the cut 😁
Thanks so much for getting back to me! 🙂 I just had one more quick question—how did you end up going through Mercury Medical Center? What was that whole process like, and which doctor ended up performing your surgery?
I have so many questions 🙂 my biggest headache right now is the recovery process—with a little one running around at home, I have no idea how I’m going to juggle everything... how long did it take you to bounce back? Where did you end up having the procedure done? And how is the healing coming along—is the scar actually noticeable? Honestly, I'm starting to wonder if I'm being foolish by putting this off for so long... I've seen a few doctors for consultations, and some told me that as long as the cyst isn't causing issues—like getting inflamed—there's no real need to remove it. One doctor wanted to put me straight on the surgical list for general anesthesia, while another suggested just doing it under local anesthesia, which I immediately brushed off... lately, though, my ear has been acting up with this weird pain—almost like there's fluid trapped inside—so I'm really worried the cyst might have "activated."
Hey there! So, I've been dealing with a clean diverticulitis diagnosis for about three years now—I keep putting off surgery because I’m always hoping I can find some kind of alternative way to handle it. Since it’s been a while since your last update, I was wondering if you ended up going through with the procedure? How did everything go? Best,