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beaglelover

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59. I highly recommend sugar free Metamucil powder. I put a splenda in it and drink a glass full followed by
Tue Dec 30, 2025, 04:53 PM
8 hrs ago

another glass of water before I go to bed every night. Works great to keep me regular and have not had another attack of diverticulitis since my first one in February 2001.

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My turn for the e.r. [View all] Marthe48 18 hrs ago OP
I have advanced and it's samplegirl 18 hrs ago #1
My older sister has had several attacks Marthe48 17 hrs ago #8
I lost 1/3 of my colon to that Bluetus 16 hrs ago #32
Same boat... OneBlueDotS-Carolina 13 hrs ago #48
Hang in there. If your surgeon is planning the take-down operation, Bluetus 8 hrs ago #60
Healing vibes on the way to you, Marthe. SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #2
I was thinking salt Marthe48 18 hrs ago #5
Is it the salt or grease that's problematic? SheltieLover 17 hrs ago #12
Take it easy, Marthe... MiHale 18 hrs ago #3
I avoid salt Marthe48 18 hrs ago #7
Sodium and salt are not the same... MiHale 17 hrs ago #20
Thank you for sharing this Delphinus 15 hrs ago #38
We're in the same boat Marthe48 15 hrs ago #41
Wow, get well soon. bucolic_frolic 18 hrs ago #4
I was achy Marthe48 18 hrs ago #6
Good you got right in it. Hope you feel better soon. ❤️ underpants 17 hrs ago #9
Feel better Marthe! LuckyCharms 17 hrs ago #10
Sending healing vibes and so happy you got to the cause of the problem. ❤️ MLAA 17 hrs ago #11
I hope you feel better bamagal62 17 hrs ago #13
Deciding to stop beef was the hard part. Almost quiting (beef maybe once a month) was easy ... marble falls 16 hrs ago #30
I rarely eat beef or pork Marthe48 14 hrs ago #42
That's great! bamagal62 14 hrs ago #43
Sending healing vibes, Marthe48 Niagara 17 hrs ago #14
Hoping you bounce back quickly and pain disappears instantly. quaint 17 hrs ago #15
Glad you're feeling a bit better wolfie001 17 hrs ago #16
I hope you feel better soon, Marthe48. area51 17 hrs ago #17
You might find a particular food was the cause nuxvomica 17 hrs ago #18
Apparently quinoa is the same. bamagal62 14 hrs ago #44
Watch your mental health. Your gut has a brain too. My gut issues led to depression. twodogsbarking 17 hrs ago #19
Sorry to hear this,Marthe! Diamond_Dog 17 hrs ago #21
Marthe, imo sounds like you need more fiber in Emile 17 hrs ago #22
I've rarely had a day Marthe48 13 hrs ago #54
I highly recommend sugar free Metamucil powder. I put a splenda in it and drink a glass full followed by beaglelover 8 hrs ago #59
No Wavy Lays? lonely bird 17 hrs ago #23
🫂 mwmisses4289 17 hrs ago #24
They say I have diverticulosis, Silver Gaia 16 hrs ago #25
What I've learned about doctors: male doctors tell me, and female doctors listen. I found out that ... marble falls 16 hrs ago #29
I tend to agree! I also prefer women doctors. Silver Gaia 16 hrs ago #31
I had to go VA when my 'Cadillac' insurance got canceled. I love my women doctors. They investigate and do ... marble falls 16 hrs ago #34
What a great, inspiring story! Silver Gaia 13 hrs ago #49
I'm at least as glad as you are! Six year and a half. ... marble falls 4 hrs ago #61
I'm so sorry. Silver Gaia 3 hrs ago #63
After two courses of BCG and some booster infusions bedies, three tumorectomies, also no fun, it was stopped ... marble falls 52 min ago #65
Makes me happy to hear the happy ending Marthe48 13 hrs ago #52
Trust me: you're in good hands. Keep upbeat and determined. Don't let anyone else interfere with your treatment. ... marble falls 4 hrs ago #62
I could rule out lady parts, appendicitis and gall bladder Marthe48 14 hrs ago #45
Thanks. Silver Gaia 13 hrs ago #50
It's so interesting about your experience. bamagal62 14 hrs ago #47
Yes, the pain was similar, but Silver Gaia 13 hrs ago #51
It's Tuesday True Dough 16 hrs ago #26
Trust me Marthe48 14 hrs ago #46
This getting old is high maintenence and requires a lot of monitoring, doesn't it? marble falls 16 hrs ago #27
Oh no! Glad it got caught early and you are getting it treated BumRushDaShow 16 hrs ago #28
So sorry, Marthe 48. HeartsCanHope 16 hrs ago #33
Bummer. I am glad you went in right away. Hope you are back 100% very soon. LoisB 16 hrs ago #35
"" AllaN01Bear 16 hrs ago #36
I just talked with my Dr. on the phone crud 10 hrs ago #58
Get well soon, Marthe48 💚 Feeling sick is no fun Clouds Passing 16 hrs ago #37
You got me wondering about my own salt levels Marthe KS Toronado 15 hrs ago #39
I have chronically low sodium Be The Light 15 hrs ago #40
So sorry you're feeling bad too. nocoincidences 13 hrs ago #53
This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes 12 hrs ago #55
Please take care, Dear Marthe. Laffy Kat 12 hrs ago #56
Get well soon JoseBalow 11 hrs ago #57
ooh Skittles 3 hrs ago #64
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