I didn't have diverticulitis, I had reflux disease, diabetes, HBP...But I wanted to welcome you to this group. GBS will transform you, your health, your life in so many wonderful and unexpected ways. Congrats on making the decision to change your life.

Welcome! So glad you found us! There are lots of great people here who are so very supportive of each other. And their experience is shared freely. Go back and read lots of the older posts here because they are a gold mine of information! You'll find comfort in knowing your frustrations and fears aren't unique to just you. I learned so much reading them!!

I don't have diverticulitis either, but have to think the dietary changes post surgery will only benefit you.

Hang in there on the 6 months deal--I'm in month 5 of mine. The first 4 months I felt like I was in limbo and it was tough. But I read a lot and feel like I have made huge progress on the 'head stuff'. I haven't lost a lot but just joined a fitness center where I can take water aerobics classes 4 days a week. Hopefully that will be the kick I need to meet my pre-surgery goal.

Check in often and keep us posted on your journey.

Linda

Welcome!

I tried to find some info on the subject online and found this:

http://www.med.und.edu/surgery/documents/FabianBariatricSurgeryandDiverticulitisfinal6-22-08.ppt#272,17,Methods

Sounds like there hasn't been much research on the subject, but they think GBS will help.

Can't wait to hear your story!

JJ

I did! Even got my colonoscopy from my RNY surgeon a month before! I think the weight loss and change in diet has helped...but they really aren't related. The out-pouching of the diverticulitus can still get infected...they don't really know what causes that. They no longer say it's from small nuts or seeds.
But, like everything else in our lives...eating right and excersizing helps!!
BTW...I haven't had a repeat episode since surgery 9 months ago.
:0)

I also have had 3 bouts of diverticulitis, it really is painful. My surgery is this tuesday. I don't expect this to change the diverticulitis but hope it does help with the other problems that obesity causes.
I am very careful about eating nuts and popcorn as I really think that is what triggers my episodes.

Yes,I do have it and I am 3 months post-op and have not had a problem with it since the surgery prior to the surgery it was a nightmare,good luck to you:)

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for the tips and comments :)

I am excited for my surgery and hope that it leads to a new, wonderful chapter in my life.

I have been advised to lose 30 lbs by January 2012 for my surgery. I am having difficulty losing weight because I have a fiber requirement that I have to meet each day to avoid having a diverticulitis episode.

I have a mild case, really it barely counts. However I had so many, many comorbidities that all all improving. You will also be paying very careful attention to what you are eating as you slowly readd foods and see what you can tolerate. I think this will really help you.

Hello members. I am home after 5 days in the hospital for EXTREME abdominal paid that turned out to be Diverticulitis. Very painful. I am home now on a liquid diet that allows for such things as apple sauce, jello and the likes. I am resting well and will be going to the doctor next week for a follow up. Please keep your fingers crossed for me - I DO NOT WANT TO EVER EXPERIENCE THE PAID I WENT THROUGH AGAIN.