Diverticulitis prevention

Posted by ayersg @ayersg, Apr 6, 2023

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?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 30, 2023

In reply to @trishdep189 "My doctor recommends eating 5-6 small meals a day. Easier to digest smaller portions." + (show)

Yes, small meals several times a day is a great idea, @trishdep189!

maxine50 | @maxine50 | Apr 30, 2023

Have to find one first. But thanks.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 30, 2023

In reply to @maxine50 "Have to find one first. But thanks." + (show)

@maxine50

Your gastrointestinal doctor should know of one. Try that first.

maxine50 | @maxine50 | Apr 30, 2023

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Some direction from a registered dietician may help you, @maxine50." + (show)

Wish all this information as to what diet to follow was on the Internet someplace.
A neighbor just told me she had it, but the antibiotics cured her. She doesn't remember which one since it was many many years ago. Hmmmm?? Something that should be looked into maybe.

lucy155 | @lucy155 | Apr 30, 2023

In reply to @hopeful33250 "I'm certainly wishing you luck, @lucy155 ! You are a determined 70 year-old and I'm so..." + (show)

Four months from resection surgery and seven months from hip replacement, my first round of 18 holes felt wonderful! I had absolutely no problem with energy level (score, well that's another story!). I was thrilled with the day, grateful for my excellent medical team, hip, colon, and bladder doctors.

maxine50 | @maxine50 | Apr 30, 2023

In reply to @lucy155 "Four months from resection surgery and seven months from hip replacement, my first round of 18..." + (show)

Wow! good news. Stay well.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 1, 2023

In reply to @lucy155 "Four months from resection surgery and seven months from hip replacement, my first round of 18..." + (show)

That's great, @lucy155! I appreciate the update.
Wow, 18 holes, was quite a workout (I won't ask about your score), but I'm really glad that you had a good time and were not exhausted by the day.

What's next on your agenda of things to do?

noelles | @noelles | May 2, 2023

I always think that probiotics should be considered for anything involving the gut.

maxine50 | @maxine50 | May 2, 2023

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Yes, small meals several times a day is a great idea, @trishdep189!" + (show)

OK, I at cooked carrots and chicken for dinner. Next day I had severe pain. I had vanilla ice cream for desert the next night. Severe pain next day. Was it the carrots or the ice cream which is dairy? I can't figure it out. So, tonight I ate baked potato and chicken. Pain is starting again. I think I should only drink Electrolit for dinner.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 3, 2023

In reply to @maxine50 "OK, I at cooked carrots and chicken for dinner. Next day I had severe pain. I..." + (show)

@maxine50

I can see you are you are trying, keep working at it. How is your portion size? Are you eating small meals several times a day or larger meals? Sometimes, small portions can make a difference.

Have you considered asking your doctor for a referral to a registered dietician?