Diverticulitis and colectomy

The thought of Diverticulitis recurring terrifies me! I had two feet of my large intestine removed and still struggle with the aftermath of the surgery.

I have that as well as IBS.  Sometimes it is difficult to tell which one is bothering me.  I have medication for one but not the other.  A diet free from grains has been helping me for quite some time now.  It is hard to give up grains, but I have gut pain and muscle spasms when I regularly include them in my diet.  I wondered if anyone else has experienced this?  I have a high tolerance for pain, as well.  Hope you continue healing and are able to return to your regular activities.

@mamacita

Hi, I’m new to the group! I was searching for answers and stumbled on this page. I’m currently experiencing my second flare up within two months. It’s been a real challenge trying to figure out my triggers. I will take your recommendations on a food journal. I really believe your triggers are similar to mine. I’m literally crying tears of joy for stumbling on this page.

@sound1829 - I think your message to @mamacita may be incomplete, if you'd like to post it again. Do you also have diverticulitis?

@dpaul6576
I thought I was done.. now starting all over again with pain from Diverticulitis . What food journal do you recommend . I lost 10 pounds already 😰
Thank u for any help.
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@greatoma
I am also new . Don’t know where to start . Just asking or more food suggestinons I can eat .

@greatoma - this would be a great discussion to check out for some posts that might mention how others with diverticulitis eat and/or to ask questions about how others eat or food suggestions:

- Living with diverticulitis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-with-diverticulitis/

@lisalucier
Thank you for the suggestion.
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