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Diverticulitis and Muscular Dystrophy
Digestive Health | Last Active: Dec 6, 2017 | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
@dbwhitted Hello and welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm happy that you joined our online patient support network. This is a great place to find support and share health experiences with others. I also have had multiple bouts of diverticulitis and also a mild form of Parkinson's. In spite of over 9 flare-ups of diverticulitis I have not considered surgery and work with a soft diet as much as possible. (Parkinson's patients also have a hard time with anesthesia.) While I recover from a flare-up I change to a diet primarily liquid (Ensure, jello, etc.) and then add in soft foods (scrambled eggs, baked/mashed potatoes, cooked salmon, etc.) I keep fresh fruits and veggies to a minimum at all times. Once I begin to eat fresh veggies, I roast them in the oven with olive oil until the veggies are tender. I usually have onions, asparagus, tomatoes, and whatever else may be in my refrigerator. I always stay away from the roughage of broccoli and cauliflower. However, you can best tell what is safest for your own digestive system. by trial end error (with as few errors as possible). Best wishes to you.
Also by God's grace~
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Love the idea of toasting them in the oven with olive oil until the veggies are tender. I love onions, asparagus, tomatoes, and many others...Guess most veggies could be done this way!
dbwhitted Yes, I'm sure you will enjoy the roasted veggies with olive oil. The combinations are endless. I usually sprinkle some garlic granules on top of it all. Just wonderful!
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Very helpful, thank you. I chop an eating apple into small pieces, put a tiny piece of butter in a saucepan, melt it, add the apple with a tiny pinch of brown sugar and ginger , cook slowly, cool, add a little yogurt, enjoy! Normal food and no repercussions! Apart from the health angle, the limited diet is challenging. With Christmas approaching, one has to accept that our meals have to remain the same. Of course this is secondary to being ill.
By God's Grace,
Mimi
@mimiandant That sounds like a great way to eat an apple, even with digestive problems. I'll have to give that a try!
Best wishes for a good Christmas,
Teresa
Hello Teresa, I'm a bit confused with the dates here. Vision is a bit slow and dim. Is this forum open?
Yes, this forum is open - it has been awhile since anyone has posted about this topic, but we are glad to have you!
Teresa
@mimiandant this sounds good I'll certainly have to try it!...BTW I love your "By God’s Grace", it is how I finish off my letters / comments most of the time as well.
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Thank you for your time & 1st hand advice. I generally stay with soft foods 75% of the time,, I love grilled fish w/ tatters!