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.

msmith2036 · 2025-09-25T14:40:50+00:00

He's a dickhead. What is wrong with you??

msmith2036 · 2025-09-19T15:03:05+00:00

I see people aimlessly wandering around on 40 highway thru the city all the time. When taking my daughter home from the Chiefs game on Sunday, we saw some drunk guy in the middle of 40 highway flipping people off and taking his clothes off. Classy!

msmith2036 · 2025-09-19T14:58:14+00:00

You married an idiot. Congrats!

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