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[djay210 18]

Hello everyone! Have not been around in a while. I am 6 weeks post op and have been dealing with Diverticulitis for about 2 weeks now ! When I have a flare up it stops me from be active and this is no time for that! I have no idea what triggered the flare up but it is rough. DOES ANYONE ELSE SUFFER FROM THIS? And if so, what do you do? Really need some suggestions! Oh yeah, when is it cool to start drinking with a straw?? Thanks in advance.

Keep your heads up, we can do this!

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

So sorry for your flare up, I have no experience in that area. As for the straw, my nutritionist said 2-3 months but I am better able to get my liquids in with one so I started at 5 weeks out. It didn't cause me any problems. Good luck and I hope you get through your flare up soon!

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

I'm sorry you're having to deal with the diverticulitis and the pain, unfortunately I do not have an answer for you on that front.

Regarding using straws, my surgeon would like me to stay away from using them, but I have on occasion used one (use to use them all the time pre-surgery). I believe we're to avoid using straws because we suck up so much more air using a straw than when we just drink our beverages. Sometimes I'm so thirsty that a straw seems to help me drink more liquid.

[ZoeyBear 64]

I have had diverticulitis, but not since surgery - April 11! Before, my dr would prescribe an antibiotic and some pain melds, so I could deal with the severe pain. That always worked quickly!

[djay210 18]

I have had diverticulitis, but not since surgery - April 11! Before, my dr would prescribe an antibiotic and some pain melds, so I could deal with the severe pain. That always worked quickly!

I was hoping the WLS would help with the diverticulitis but I guess not for me .

Yes I have been on antibiotics for a week and a half and no relief. Doc says she may put me in hospital for IV antibiotics I sure hope not!!