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  • I do believe stress is a big factor, but in my cases where I ended up in the ER (2 times before resection and 1 time after), I believe it was because I wasn't watching my diet and ate corn on one instance and popcorn on another. I REALLY watch what I eat now. It's been just over a year since my last ER visit.
  • I've been following the "17 Day Diet" for the last two weeks. I've lost 14 pounds. I've done diets like this before and lost pounds just as fast. It's basically a low carb diet. The real trick is to ensure you keep up your calories, fiber, and other vital nutrients where they should be or you could run into some health…
  • I also have diveticulitis and had the colon resection surgery. I'm 45. I'm constantly learning how to configure my diet to prevent any flare ups. I stay away from nuts, seeds, popcorn, and spicy foods. I also try not to eat iceburg lettuce as much and started using romaine lettuce. It's a daily adventure to keep my…
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