Guest guest Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 I was dx with it BEFORE surgery.... no flare ups since. m Diverticulitis > Hi, > > I was just wondering if anyone on this list has had a problem with > diverticulitis since your WLS. > I was diagnosed yesterday with this illness. I am being treated for > it right now, but would like to know if any one has any advice on > avoiding a recurrence. > > Thanks for your input! > > M > Dallas > 08-08-01 (Open RNY) > 290/144 > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 I was dx with it BEFORE surgery.... no flare ups since. m Diverticulitis > Hi, > > I was just wondering if anyone on this list has had a problem with > diverticulitis since your WLS. > I was diagnosed yesterday with this illness. I am being treated for > it right now, but would like to know if any one has any advice on > avoiding a recurrence. > > Thanks for your input! > > M > Dallas > 08-08-01 (Open RNY) > 290/144 > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 denisek58 wrote: > Hi, > > I was just wondering if anyone on this list has had a problem with > diverticulitis since your WLS. > I was diagnosed yesterday with this illness. I am being treated for > it right now, but would like to know if any one has any advice on > avoiding a recurrence. > > Thanks for your input! > > M > Dallas > 08-08-01 (Open RNY) > 290/144 k58, I have not diverticulitis since my WLS, but I have came close. I had it before WLS so I new what to do to prevent the occurance of it for me. I have not had an attact for 5-10 years. I start felling pain and more pain in the intestines and the move ment of the food through them on the infected diverticulum. It would cause me a lot of pain to the point,That I acually would double over from the pain. At night it would wake me right out of a deep sleep. So when this pain starts showing it head in this area of intestines (ususly where they bend around), I know I am in for problems. At that point I start taking my stool softern (Metamucil) at least 2-3 times a day after each meal. Even if it is only a protein drink I take it afterwards. It stoped a flarup for me since I have had WLS so It may work for you. I use the orange flavor sugar free since I am a diabetic. Some people can not stand it, I don't mind it at all. So you may only want to buy a very small jar/bottle. It is grittie and I mix it with water and down the hatch without problems. Hope this helps hugs Pete - NY - 59 years Open RNY Proximal - 9/10/2001 Dr. Snyder - Westminster, Co 347lbs - 9/10/01 202lbs - 9/10/02 Pics http://home.stny.rr.com/petecarolyn/INDEX.HTML Pics http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=774850&uid=535902 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 denisek58 wrote: > Hi, > > I was just wondering if anyone on this list has had a problem with > diverticulitis since your WLS. > I was diagnosed yesterday with this illness. I am being treated for > it right now, but would like to know if any one has any advice on > avoiding a recurrence. > > Thanks for your input! > > M > Dallas > 08-08-01 (Open RNY) > 290/144 k58, I have not diverticulitis since my WLS, but I have came close. I had it before WLS so I new what to do to prevent the occurance of it for me. I have not had an attact for 5-10 years. I start felling pain and more pain in the intestines and the move ment of the food through them on the infected diverticulum. It would cause me a lot of pain to the point,That I acually would double over from the pain. At night it would wake me right out of a deep sleep. So when this pain starts showing it head in this area of intestines (ususly where they bend around), I know I am in for problems. At that point I start taking my stool softern (Metamucil) at least 2-3 times a day after each meal. Even if it is only a protein drink I take it afterwards. It stoped a flarup for me since I have had WLS so It may work for you. I use the orange flavor sugar free since I am a diabetic. Some people can not stand it, I don't mind it at all. So you may only want to buy a very small jar/bottle. It is grittie and I mix it with water and down the hatch without problems. Hope this helps hugs Pete - NY - 59 years Open RNY Proximal - 9/10/2001 Dr. Snyder - Westminster, Co 347lbs - 9/10/01 202lbs - 9/10/02 Pics http://home.stny.rr.com/petecarolyn/INDEX.HTML Pics http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=774850&uid=535902 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Hi M: Yes, I have had problems with it both before and after my wls. I had been hospitalized once before and twice since (both times this year). Infact, I had colon resection surgery the end of July to take out the section that was infected. They removed a 12 " section of my colon that was full of the pouches and I still have to be careful about what I eat. What you need to make sure of is that you get in your daily liquid and you keep your bowels moving well. One of the things that alot of us don't get after wls is fiber because we aren't eating alot of the fiber food (like bread or cereal). This was one of the things that caused my flare-ups this year, so I now take a fiber supplement and a soft gel each day to keep myself regular. Since having my surgery in July, my chances of reoccurrence are low, but it can happen. I have to be careful about eating things such as nuts, seeds, popcorn, corn, and high fat foods. I can eat them in small amounts and only occassionally, but I am very careful as I don't want a flare-up again. My second flare-up this year was a very bad one as I had some small perforations and also an area of perinitus, which is why my surgeon insisted I have the colon surgery. He was afraid that the next flare-up might result in a full perforation which would mean emergency surgery and the possibility of a colostomy, so I decided to have the surgery. But you can prevent this from happening to you and alot of people live with this disease many years and never have the horrible problems that I had. Are you seeing a gastro doctor for this? They are specially trained to treat this and will watch you very carefully to make sure you remain healthy. Another thing you can do is to have a colonscopy every 5-7 years to make sure the pouches are doing okay. The main thing is to keep yourself from getting constipated, as this is what causes the infections. And try to get in lots of liquid each day and take some sort of fiber therapy. There are lots of fiber supplements out there that are easy to take and work well. Good luck with yours and try to stay healthy. The surgery isn't fun and I certainly wouldn't want anyone else to have to go through what I did. If you have any other questions that I can answer for you, please don't hesitate to contact me. Hugs, Jerri in MI mailto:jalgrogan@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Diverticulitis means the saclike pea size protrusions in your intestinal wall are inflamed or infected. The can come from frequent constitpation. Some of the things that increase the risk of getting it are smoke stress obesity family history poor eating habits not enough fiber (think prior to the past few weeks) gallbladder or coronary problems. allow though during an acute attack your Dr. may want you to cut down on fiber and then gradually add it back in. One of the best things to help it is probiotics to improve the flora or good bacteria in the intestine it will also help assimilation of your nutrients vitamins etc. Fiber should be taken 1 hr before meals with a large glass of water. Never with any other supplements. A good quality multi vitamin with high absorbtion and even digestive enzymes help so you don't have food that sits in there not digested. Omega 3 in important to help protect the colon. Another thing alot of the people I have helped have found works well is a good quality grape seed. It helps inflamation and is very healing. (Also good for about a thousand other things too) 1/2 cup of Aloe Vera juice has helped alot of people with constipation. South beach is an excellent diet for this condition but you need to avoid the nuts and seeds Also as much as you can cut back on wheat and dairy and red meat. Eat lots of green leafy veggies they have Vitamin K which is good for intestinal problems. Garlic is also really good for healing and detoxifying. There are also some things you can do when you have an attack that seem to help if you want more info email me offline. Nikki Beth lalamazz@...> wrote: Well, folks...I spent 9 hours in the emergency room with abdominal pains and fever yesterday, and after 2 sonograms and a CT scan, guess what I was diagnosed with? Diverticultis. How odd, considering I've been Beach-ing religiously for 4 months, eating TONS of fiber, and have never had a problem like this before. I am really disheartened by this news, thinking I'm eating so healthfully and then being told I " must not be eating enough fiber " . Has anyone else had a problem with this, and could there be any other causes than not eating enough fiber? Yeesh. Thanks for any insight - Nikki --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------------------------- " When the world gets in my face, I say......HAVE A NICE DAY " - Bon Jovi 2005 --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Debi - This is great information. Thanks! Thinking about it, the last few weeks were less about veggies and more about whole wheat, nuts, seeds and protein....so this could possibly have been the cause. Since I need to be on liquids only for a few days, I guess it will be a very yogurt-based smoothie diet. But after that, it's back to more leafy greens, and I will add the probiotics and other items you recommend. Thanks again, Nik Debi Clem ybsick@...> wrote: Diverticulitis means the saclike pea size protrusions in your intestinal wall are inflamed or infected. The can come from frequent constitpation. Some of the things that increase the risk of getting it are smoke stress obesity family history poor eating habits not enough fiber (think prior to the past few weeks) gallbladder or coronary problems. allow though during an acute attack your Dr. may want you to cut down on fiber and then gradually add it back in. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------------------------- " When the world gets in my face, I say......HAVE A NICE DAY " - Bon Jovi 2005 --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 > Since I need to be on liquids only for a few days, I guess it > will be a very yogurt-based smoothie diet. But after that, > it's back to more leafy greens, and I will add the probiotics > and other items you recommend. After a discussion with your physician...right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 My book recommends taking fiber (Metamucil or Psyllium Husks) 15 minutes before a meal. I have not heard of having to take a fiber supplement an hour before a meal. Orchid Re: Diverticulitis Diverticulitis means the saclike pea size protrusions in your intestinal wall are inflamed or infected. The can come from frequent constitpation. Some of the things that increase the risk of getting it are smoke stress obesity family history poor eating habits not enough fiber (think prior to the past few weeks) gallbladder or coronary problems. allow though during an acute attack your Dr. may want you to cut down on fiber and then gradually add it back in. One of the best things to help it is probiotics to improve the flora or good bacteria in the intestine it will also help assimilation of your nutrients vitamins etc. Fiber should be taken 1 hr before meals with a large glass of water. Never with any other supplements. A good quality multi vitamin with high absorbtion and even digestive enzymes help so you don't have food that sits in there not digested. Omega 3 in important to help protect the colon. Another thing alot of the people I have helped have found works well is a good quality grape seed. It helps inflamation and is very healing. (Also good for about a thousand other things too) 1/2 cup of Aloe Vera juice has helped alot of people with constipation. South beach is an excellent diet for this condition but you need to avoid the nuts and seeds Also as much as you can cut back on wheat and dairy and red meat. Eat lots of green leafy veggies they have Vitamin K which is good for intestinal problems. Garlic is also really good for healing and detoxifying. There are also some things you can do when you have an attack that seem to help if you want more info email me offline. Nikki Beth lalamazz@...> wrote: Well, folks...I spent 9 hours in the emergency room with abdominal pains and fever yesterday, and after 2 sonograms and a CT scan, guess what I was diagnosed with? Diverticultis. How odd, considering I've been Beach-ing religiously for 4 months, eating TONS of fiber, and have never had a problem like this before. I am really disheartened by this news, thinking I'm eating so healthfully and then being told I " must not be eating enough fiber " . Has anyone else had a problem with this, and could there be any other causes than not eating enough fiber? Yeesh. Thanks for any insight - Nikki --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------------------------- " When the world gets in my face, I say......HAVE A NICE DAY " - Bon Jovi 2005 --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Hi Group, With all of the talk about diverticulitis and fiber, I thought I'd ask you all a question I've been wondering about for a while re: fiber. I know it's recommended that one take the fiber supp. 1 hour prior to eating - but what if this isn't possible and you have to take it in a shorter time before you eat -- for example in the morning. I just don't have sufficient time to take the supplement a full hour before I eat breakfast. So what will happen, will the supplement simply be ineffective or ?? Thanks for the input ) Tricia Re: Diverticulitis Diverticulitis means the saclike pea size protrusions in your intestinal wall are inflamed or infected. The can come from frequent constitpation. Some of the things that increase the risk of getting it are smoke stress obesity family history poor eating habits not enough fiber (think prior to the past few weeks) gallbladder or coronary problems. allow though during an acute attack your Dr. may want you to cut down on fiber and then gradually add it back in. One of the best things to help it is probiotics to improve the flora or good bacteria in the intestine it will also help assimilation of your nutrients vitamins etc. Fiber should be taken 1 hr before meals with a large glass of water. Never with any other supplements. A good quality multi vitamin with high absorbtion and even digestive enzymes help so you don't have food that sits in there not digested. Omega 3 in important to help protect the colon. Another thing alot of the people I have helped have found works well is a good quality grape seed. It helps inflamation and is very healing. (Also good for about a thousand other things too) 1/2 cup of Aloe Vera juice has helped alot of people with constipation. South beach is an excellent diet for this condition but you need to avoid the nuts and seeds Also as much as you can cut back on wheat and dairy and red meat. Eat lots of green leafy veggies they have Vitamin K which is good for intestinal problems. Garlic is also really good for healing and detoxifying. There are also some things you can do when you have an attack that seem to help if you want more info email me offline. Nikki Beth lalamazz@...> wrote: Well, folks...I spent 9 hours in the emergency room with abdominal pains and fever yesterday, and after 2 sonograms and a CT scan, guess what I was diagnosed with? Diverticultis. How odd, considering I've been Beach-ing religiously for 4 months, eating TONS of fiber, and have never had a problem like this before. I am really disheartened by this news, thinking I'm eating so healthfully and then being told I " must not be eating enough fiber " . Has anyone else had a problem with this, and could there be any other causes than not eating enough fiber? Yeesh. Thanks for any insight - Nikki --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------------------------- " When the world gets in my face, I say......HAVE A NICE DAY " - Bon Jovi 2005 --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Diverticulitis is small outpouching of areas of the large bowel that can get infected by the impaction of food particles. One of the recomended treatments for this is high fibre foods, but combimed with crohns, this is difficult because you want the bowel to rest and recover, not work extra hard, so even though SCD is great for crohns, antibiotics will still be needed to clear any infection in diverticulae and fibre will need to be increased to help the bowel evacuate. My husband has both and it is a balancing act to give enough fibre to make sure nothing stays in the diverticulae but not too much so that the crohns doesnt becom inflamed or agravated. jena husban crohns 11 mths, scd 10 mths diverticulitis 5 yrs. I'm wondering if anyone here has diverticulitis and has found success with the SCD. I know most of us have UC or Crohns, but Elaine claimed in her book that the diet was good for diverticulitis as well. I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with this and although I mentioned the diet to her, I wasn't sure whether to recommend it. Although it is another bowel disease, it seems so different since the treatment is antibiotics. Anybody have any first hand knowledge? thanks so much heather UC 12 y SCD 9m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Diverticulitis is small outpouching of areas of the large bowel that can get infected by the impaction of food particles. One of the recomended treatments for this is high fibre foods, but combimed with crohns, this is difficult because you want the bowel to rest and recover, not work extra hard, so even though SCD is great for crohns, antibiotics will still be needed to clear any infection in diverticulae and fibre will need to be increased to help the bowel evacuate. My husband has both and it is a balancing act to give enough fibre to make sure nothing stays in the diverticulae but not too much so that the crohns doesnt becom inflamed or agravated. jena husban crohns 11 mths, scd 10 mths diverticulitis 5 yrs. I'm wondering if anyone here has diverticulitis and has found success with the SCD. I know most of us have UC or Crohns, but Elaine claimed in her book that the diet was good for diverticulitis as well. I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with this and although I mentioned the diet to her, I wasn't sure whether to recommend it. Although it is another bowel disease, it seems so different since the treatment is antibiotics. Anybody have any first hand knowledge? thanks so much heather UC 12 y SCD 9m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Diverticulitis is small outpouching of areas of the large bowel that can get infected by the impaction of food particles. One of the recomended treatments for this is high fibre foods, but combimed with crohns, this is difficult because you want the bowel to rest and recover, not work extra hard, so even though SCD is great for crohns, antibiotics will still be needed to clear any infection in diverticulae and fibre will need to be increased to help the bowel evacuate. My husband has both and it is a balancing act to give enough fibre to make sure nothing stays in the diverticulae but not too much so that the crohns doesnt becom inflamed or agravated. jena husban crohns 11 mths, scd 10 mths diverticulitis 5 yrs. I'm wondering if anyone here has diverticulitis and has found success with the SCD. I know most of us have UC or Crohns, but Elaine claimed in her book that the diet was good for diverticulitis as well. I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with this and although I mentioned the diet to her, I wasn't sure whether to recommend it. Although it is another bowel disease, it seems so different since the treatment is antibiotics. Anybody have any first hand knowledge? thanks so much heather UC 12 y SCD 9m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Yes, he can have almond flour but obviously, not too much. we make our own almond butter bread, but he doesnt eat it every day, the same with biscuits or cookies and snacks. He relies a lot on yoghurt, ripe fruit, meat and vegies. We found pumpkin was the one thing that was upsetting him so we dont use that at all for now. He was allergy tested years ago for gastritis and they found he was allergic to oranges, bananas, honey yeast and wheat products. Considering he would have toast with vegimite for breakfast, a sandwhich for lunch and a banana most days, it was no wonder he was always unwell. He was also allergic to plasticisers, the smell would give him horrible sinus but since we got rid of the water bed, and he leaves the car windows open to allow the smell out on hot days, he has immproved. The diagnosis of crohns is only recent(less than 1 year) but the SCD has helped and he can now eat bananas, and honey without problems. jena On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 3:36 PM, Wizop Marilyn L. Alm wrote: At 06:51 PM 10/21/2009, you wrote: One of the recomended treatments for this is high fibre foods, but combimed with crohns, this is difficult because you want the bowel to rest and recover, not work extra hard, so even though SCD is great for crohns, antibiotics will still be needed to clear any infection in diverticulae and fibre will need to be increased to help the bowel evacuate. Well, yes, it's a balancing act.Does your husband tolerate the almond flour goodies?Almond flour, according the Metamucil's own advertising, has more fiber than Metamucil (which is illegal). — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Yes, he can have almond flour but obviously, not too much. we make our own almond butter bread, but he doesnt eat it every day, the same with biscuits or cookies and snacks. He relies a lot on yoghurt, ripe fruit, meat and vegies. We found pumpkin was the one thing that was upsetting him so we dont use that at all for now. He was allergy tested years ago for gastritis and they found he was allergic to oranges, bananas, honey yeast and wheat products. Considering he would have toast with vegimite for breakfast, a sandwhich for lunch and a banana most days, it was no wonder he was always unwell. He was also allergic to plasticisers, the smell would give him horrible sinus but since we got rid of the water bed, and he leaves the car windows open to allow the smell out on hot days, he has immproved. The diagnosis of crohns is only recent(less than 1 year) but the SCD has helped and he can now eat bananas, and honey without problems. jena On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 3:36 PM, Wizop Marilyn L. Alm wrote: At 06:51 PM 10/21/2009, you wrote: One of the recomended treatments for this is high fibre foods, but combimed with crohns, this is difficult because you want the bowel to rest and recover, not work extra hard, so even though SCD is great for crohns, antibiotics will still be needed to clear any infection in diverticulae and fibre will need to be increased to help the bowel evacuate. Well, yes, it's a balancing act.Does your husband tolerate the almond flour goodies?Almond flour, according the Metamucil's own advertising, has more fiber than Metamucil (which is illegal). — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Yes, he can have almond flour but obviously, not too much. we make our own almond butter bread, but he doesnt eat it every day, the same with biscuits or cookies and snacks. He relies a lot on yoghurt, ripe fruit, meat and vegies. We found pumpkin was the one thing that was upsetting him so we dont use that at all for now. He was allergy tested years ago for gastritis and they found he was allergic to oranges, bananas, honey yeast and wheat products. Considering he would have toast with vegimite for breakfast, a sandwhich for lunch and a banana most days, it was no wonder he was always unwell. He was also allergic to plasticisers, the smell would give him horrible sinus but since we got rid of the water bed, and he leaves the car windows open to allow the smell out on hot days, he has immproved. The diagnosis of crohns is only recent(less than 1 year) but the SCD has helped and he can now eat bananas, and honey without problems. jena On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 3:36 PM, Wizop Marilyn L. Alm wrote: At 06:51 PM 10/21/2009, you wrote: One of the recomended treatments for this is high fibre foods, but combimed with crohns, this is difficult because you want the bowel to rest and recover, not work extra hard, so even though SCD is great for crohns, antibiotics will still be needed to clear any infection in diverticulae and fibre will need to be increased to help the bowel evacuate. Well, yes, it's a balancing act.Does your husband tolerate the almond flour goodies?Almond flour, according the Metamucil's own advertising, has more fiber than Metamucil (which is illegal). — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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