Living with diverticulitis: How do I keep it from coming back?

That is so interesting. Low fiber diet. My doctor said I was not eating enough fiber!! So, I started trying to eat more fiber during the day. Am I wrong????
I have stopped eating meat, nuts. I do eat cooked zucchini, broccoli, carrots, potato and snack on apples, pears and Nature Valley Trail mix bar, yogurt, fried eggs, low fat cheese, bagels with avocado, pasta with pesto, salads with tomatoes, cucumbers, but now I read that it's not good for me. I'm so confused.

Thank you! Most helpful! I see my GP again in 3 weeks and will certainly follow up to see a dietitian. I didn’t think of that and am surprised that it hasn’t been offered.

I’m also confused. I’ve been very conscious of the need to eat adequate fibre and do so. To not do that seems counter intuitive.

Is there a way to prevent diverticulitis from recurring? Is there a change in diet that can help heal the colon issue that causes it?

@marionclark

Yes, it is surprising that doctors don't suggest it, because it can be so helpful. I'm glad that you will consider it. Will you let me know how you are doing?

I understand.

Is there a way to prevent diverticulitis from recurring? Is there a change in diet that can help heal the colon issue that causes it?

Thank you! Most helpful! I see my GP again in 3 weeks and will certainly follow up to see a dietitian. I didn’t think of that and am surprised that it hasn’t been offered.

Can't wait until Thursday when I get MRI of my stomach and my spine. Then have appointment with another gastro. I'm hoping for good results, but the pain on my right side has returned. Yikes!

That is so interesting. Low fiber diet. My doctor said I was not eating enough fiber!! So, I started trying to eat more fiber during the day. Am I wrong????
I have stopped eating meat, nuts. I do eat cooked zucchini, broccoli, carrots, potato and snack on apples, pears and Nature Valley Trail mix bar, yogurt, fried eggs, low fat cheese, bagels with avocado, pasta with pesto, salads with tomatoes, cucumbers, but now I read that it's not good for me. I'm so confused.