Diverticulitis prevention

They are so booked up that was the soonest they could get me in. It’s very frustrating.

My doctor says eat what you want. I have not figured out what food I eat causes flare ups. It is so frustrating. But I know keeping everything moving is the better option. I find soups are the best for me.

Yes, I understand what you are saying, @trishdep189. There are certain foods that are triggers for pain and flare-ups and soup seems to be the best for me as well.

I have a great recipe for carrot/ginger soup that is easy to make and easier to digest. I use an immersible blender to liquify the carrots and onions. It provides liquids as well as nutrition.

Finding the right food combinations is very important.

@maxine50

Perhaps you need help in developing an eating plan. Have you considered getting a referral to a registered dietitian at your local hospital?

If you have not done this, it might be quite helpful for you.

Onions are the worst for me!!!

The more serious your episode of diverticulitis, the less fiber you should eat. No peas (skin), no blueberries (skin), etc, carrots very well cooked are good. When I was awaiting my colon resection because of a perforated colon, caused by diverticulitis, I would make an instant pot chicken soup with carrots and chicken thighs. I could eat the soft carrots and the juicy, but cooked chicken. I would add noodles to the broth another night and just have soup. When feeling better, I'd take the soup, make a gravy with it and have an open-faced hot chicken sandwich smothered in soup gravy with Bob Evans ready made mashed potatoes... all low fiber, several different meals for the week. I tried to keep portions smaller and eat more frequently.

@trishdep189

We all have different "trigger foods" that exacerbate our symptoms. When onions are cooked and then pureed (with the immersible blender) they are OK for me. There is no doubt, however, that everyone is different.

My doctor recommends eating 5-6 small meals a day. Easier to digest smaller portions.

In the morning, I have a cup of mixed caffeine and decafe coffee so I can take all my vitamins with a slice of pound cake, a banana and an English muffin with avocado toasted lightly. Then I try not to eat anything during the day. But, i I get real hungry, I will eat an apple with some Oaxaca cheese. Maybe some blueberries with yogurt. It holds me over until I make some dinner. I'm afraid to eat too much. Never know what my stomach will do each day. Seems to work so far. But, never know when I will be surprised.

Some direction from a registered dietician may help you, @maxine50.