Last week my normally digestively healthy wife went to see our doctor after (as we thought) a nasty digestive bug. Within ten minutes he had (correctly) diagnosed diverticulitis, and she was on her way to hospital. A scan revealed 'many diverticula' (there, I can still decline a Latin neuter after 45 years!) and a burst abscess. I can't fault the French medical system for speedy and devoted treatment and care (previous such flare-ups were misdiagnosed three times in three different UK hospitals!). She is now home, taking a wheelbarrow of antibiotics, totally washed out and eating little, awaiting an appointment with the specialist in three weeks.
We have received lots of great sympathy and support. But we have also received a number of thoughtful looks, and comments along the lines of 'your lives are really going to change now'. I know she might end up joining our Community, at least for a while - this doesn't bother her over-much. But what else is in store for us? The internet is full of technical stuff, a lot of vague hints, and a fair amount of quackery. Any thoughts or advice from those here with experience to share? All ideas gratefully received, and thank you.
Chris