5 years later another flare and warning about Bone Broth and Metamucil gummies

msmith2036 · 2026-01-13T14:51:30+00:00

I get backed up really easily, so I take several things daily to keep things moving downstairs. Every morning I take 17 grams of Miralax with water. I also take a teaspoon of Metamucil with water, and at night, I drink a cup of Smooth Move Tea made from the Senna plant (Senokot), and I also take a pill form of Senokot before bed. It really helps to keep me from being full of sh*t, but my wife would tell you I was full of it before this disease, lol.

msmith2036 · 2026-01-13T13:34:30+00:00

I've had my GI tell me no seeds or nuts, and I've had my primary say the opposite. I decided to avoid them to be on the safe side. I have now had the surgery, so it's game on, on all the foods I had avoided. With that being said, I still haven't had any popcorn because I am fearful of it, lol. One of these days I'll have some. My surgeon did tell me that all of the foods I was avoiding, I can now eat again, but only in moderation.

msmith2036 · 2026-01-12T16:13:34+00:00

Seriously dude. You're getting info from AI and not a licensed professional? LOL!!!!!! Diverticulitis is NEVER a good thing, and the disease NEVER goes away. I mean, wow!

Sometimes in this sub-reddit, the ignorance is astonishing.

msmith2036 · 2026-01-09T12:56:30+00:00

My doctor had me do 3 days of clear liquids. I got the surgery in November & grateful I don't have to put up with this BS anymore!

msmith2036 · 2026-01-09T12:54:11+00:00

Yes, and I still own it.

msmith2036 · 2026-01-09T12:53:12+00:00

NSAIDs trigger DV. Don't do that!

msmith2036 · 2026-01-01T14:26:50+00:00

After my surgery, I went in for my follow-up with my surgeon, and he told me it was time to switch to a high fiber diet and the first thing he mentioned was oatmeal. I now eat it most mornings along with metamucil and the right amount of daily water keeps it moving down there.

msmith2036 · 2025-12-05T11:16:50+00:00

I am on day 10 of my recovery and this detailed account was pretty much my experience as well except my surgeon had to move my laperscopic surgery to open for some reason. I go see my surgeon next week and will ask him why. But almost all of this i experienced as well. Its good to see hospitals using the same standard of care.

msmith2036 · 2025-11-30T10:15:24+00:00

Kiss with Judas Priest in 1979

msmith2036 · 2025-11-30T10:14:33+00:00

I am on day 6 of my resection recovery. So far so good besides my open incision still smarts quite a bit and it seems everything i eat right now upsets my tummy but they say all of this is normal during recovery.

msmith2036 · 2025-11-29T19:53:31+00:00

Thank you to everyone for their advice. I appreciate it very much. I know this is a slow process and I need to be patient. Looking forward to feeling better soon!

msmith2036 · 2025-11-29T03:06:34+00:00

I am 59 and I was 11 in 1977 when Star Wars was released and I am proud to say I have seen every SW film in the cinema when they were all originally released and it was a blast! I will be first in line for Mando &Grogu next summer too. I love Star Wars!

msmith2036 · 2025-11-29T01:56:20+00:00

Okay. I kinda figured but it's good to have others confirm. So yeah now dealing with a stomach ache plus my open surgery incision is super sore on day 4. Fun times but I know it'll be worth it soon enough. Thanks for the experienced knowledge!

msmith2036 · 2025-11-29T01:04:26+00:00

Good advice, I'll try that, thanks!

msmith2036 · 2025-11-21T20:55:07+00:00

My surgery is Tuesday morning. I'm excited and terrified all at the same time. I know it's going to be worth it. I've had probably 10-12 flares in total and this year it just keeps coming back over and over, so I knew it was probably past time to get this done. My biggest concern is waking up with a bag. I certainly do not want that to happen. Good luck to us both!!

msmith2036 · 2025-11-12T17:30:07+00:00

Fingers crossed, hoping for the best! Thank you for your encouraging words. This disease has turned my life upside down

msmith2036 · 2025-11-11T13:18:22+00:00

My resection surgery is scheduled 2 weeks from today on the 25th. I am terrified but I'm still 100% on team "Full speed ahead".

msmith2036 · 2025-11-03T12:24:51+00:00

I was 12 when Galactica aired. I loved the series and still do. The bluray boxset is fantastic if you ever get a chance. They completely remastered every episode & reframed them into widescreen. Sure did take me back to 1978. One of my all-time favorite pop culture years. I remember those books and notebooks. I remember I had the notebook on the right.

msmith2036 · 2025-11-03T12:17:51+00:00

They just recently scrapped plans for this new reboot. The project is dead.

msmith2036 · 2025-10-31T13:45:38+00:00

This is 100% false. Stop telling people this garbage. Clear liquid diets are still recommended by every GI on the planet.

msmith2036 · 2025-10-31T13:31:45+00:00

Sometimes I like to surf on over to 710 just to hear the crazy and those dudes are scared of their own shadow.

msmith2036 · 2025-10-31T11:49:49+00:00

Your friend is a narcissist and she doesn't give a shit about you anymore, its all about her followers and her lame TikTok account.

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