Hi,

After dealing with 3 bouts of diverticulitus attacks in less than one year, maybe i can add some information. I went to the show with my husband and ate popcorn. My first bout with diverticulitus came about two days later (which I'm going to attribute to eating popcorn). I was given medicine cipro and flagyl and it went away. About two months later, my mom was diagnosed with a stage 4 brain tumor (no hope) and at the same time my brother was in hospital for a reoccuring cancer with a slim chance. I'm telling you this because while running back and forth in the same hospital (literally they were on floor 2 and 3 in the same hospital, I was becoming stressed out mentally and physically. That's when i got my second bout with diverticulitus. Stress, stress, stress. I always push off going to bathroom when things are important, constipation is not good. Two weeks without going for me was normal!!! Who knew? I never asked how many times people went to the bathroom, I thought my husband was weird for going so much! Took the medicine again and learned about fiber, water, fruit. About two months later, Oh 3rd time is the charm!!! This steak on the grill looks so good. (I really shouldn't eat this)but i was depressed. Two hours after eating a nice big juicy steak off the grill, I was in hospital. I had it again!!! Took the medication and it cleared up. Surgeon said "that's it folks we operate and take the left side of your colon out" and i said no! I'm going to beat this. Well, it's been four months now. I eat physillium, spinach, water, peaches, oatmeal, soups, water, water, vegetables, chicken, fish (did i say water?) and take stool softeners occassionally. No more carbinated "gassy" pop, no POPCORN, no red meat and no seeds. No heavy meals, cut down on the dairy. No cheese or chocolate. I have lost 35 lbs in four months and feel pretty darn good. Women are care givers to everyone it seems but themselves. My mom passed away, but my brother is much better and in remission. And me, I'm going to eat healthy and take care of myself for a change! One day at a time! Be good to yourself! Spunky