Guest guest Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Hi, Just completed a colonoscopy today and they found a diverticulum. So, I have to eat more fiber. I was told that there's a GF Citricel. Does anybody have any more suggestions? I eat planty of brown rice, fruit, veggies, etc. But I haven't been able to have any oatmeal since going GF in May. Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Flax Seed Joy wrote: >Hi, > >Just completed a colonoscopy today and they found a diverticulum. So, >I have to eat more fiber. I was told that there's a GF Citricel. >Does anybody have any more suggestions? I eat planty of brown rice, >fruit, veggies, etc. But I haven't been able to have any oatmeal >since going GF in May. > >Joy > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Unfortunately, with a diverticulum, they don't want you to eat seeds, nuts, pop corn, etc! Joy > > >Hi, > > > >Just completed a colonoscopy today and they found a diverticulum. So, > >I have to eat more fiber. I was told that there's a GF Citricel. > >Does anybody have any more suggestions? I eat planty of brown rice, > >fruit, veggies, etc. But I haven't been able to have any oatmeal > >since going GF in May. > > > >Joy > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 It comes in flake.........but I have no idea Mimi Joy wrote: Unfortunately, with a diverticulum, they don't want you to eat seeds, nuts, pop corn, etc! Joy Hi, Just completed a colonoscopy today and they found a diverticulum. So, I have to eat more fiber. I was told that there's a GF Citricel. Does anybody have any more suggestions? I eat planty of brown rice, fruit, veggies, etc. But I haven't been able to have any oatmeal since going GF in May. Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Can you eat the flax meal (ground flax)? Flax is a good fiber source if you can have it. I can't help much with the fiber supplement question. I think most of them are psyllium based and the ones I've seen were clearly labeled and seemed fine from a GF standpoint. I have used rice bran/polishings in baked goods (mussins) to boost fiber. Beans are another good fiber source. Blueberries are also high in fiber, but the skins might be an issue for you.... Re: more fiber? > Unfortunately, with a diverticulum, they don't want you to eat > seeds, nuts, pop corn, etc! > > Joy > > > > > > >Hi, > > > > > >Just completed a colonoscopy today and they found a > diverticulum. So, > > >I have to eat more fiber. I was told that there's a GF > Citricel. > > >Does anybody have any more suggestions? I eat planty of brown > rice, > > >fruit, veggies, etc. But I haven't been able to have any oatmeal > > >since going GF in May. > > > > > >Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 > Hi, > > Just completed a colonoscopy today and they found a diverticulum. So, > I have to eat more fiber. I was told that there's a GF Citricel. > Does anybody have any more suggestions? I eat planty of brown rice, > fruit, veggies, etc. But I haven't been able to have any oatmeal > since going GF in May. ============ I routinely eat over 50g of fibre a day. On Thursday I ate: - a smoothie I make with 8oz of frozen spinach (7g fibre), 2 cups romaine (2g), an orange (4g) and a cup of blue berries.(4g), 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (3g) - total grams of fibre in this smoothie - 20g. (I admit that this smoothie is probably not everyone's cup of tea, but it gives me such a zing in the morning and is chock full of great nutrition.) - a salad with 6 cups of lettuce (6g), 1 large carrot (2g), 1 pear (5g), 2 dates and some flavored vinegar - total fibre in this salad 13g. - a curry with 1 cup of beans (13g fiber), 1 carrot (2g), 2 cups cauliflower (5g), 1 zucchini (negligible fibre), 1/2 cup peas (4g) plus some other veggies that didn't add much fibre. - total for this dish 24g. I served it over steamed kale instead of rice which gave me another 8 grams of fiber. If I had used 1 cup of brown rice I would have only had 4g of fiber. This delicious vindaloo curry contained more fiber than most people eat in a day. LOL that is over 50g and doesn't count the other 4 pieces of fruit I ate ( 1 cup strawberries -3g 1 apple - 6g, 1 banana - 3g and 1 cup frozen cherries - 1g. as you can see from the above, brown rice is not a great source of fiber, there are many other sources that give more fiber and nutrition for the same calories. I don't recommend that people use fiber supplements because the fiber is devoid of all other nutrients, whereas if you get your fiber from whole plant sources you are getting the fiber plus a lot of other valuable phytonutrients. I would be very happy to help you plan a menu plan for a week at a time that is high in fiber and tastes good. I went through the same issue as you a year ago when I discovered the diverticulosis. A very kind woman helped me and I would love to return the favor. I am not managing to keep up with this list at the moment, so if you want me to give you this help, please email me at sherene@... and I will help you with pleasure. Shez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Hi, Yes, I'll try sending you an email off-line but if (for some reason) it doesn't get to you in the next 24 hours, try sending me one. Also, I was a few cents short of a dollar yesterday mentally. I thought about the ground flax seed after my last reply. If you bother to read the rest of this post, you'll see why. Long narration about this experience: I'd had to get the spelling of my name corrected over and over and over again. They had to use a general because I have an opposite reaction to tranquilizers (which I also had to explain over and over and over again to each new person). And so, it went like this - Do you have my name correct? No, ok all the forms have to be updated. Then they would start asking me questions - Do you know that you are getting a general? Yes. tah dah tah dah tah dah. Finally, in the procedure room, the doctor, who had not met me beforehand, is insisting that I should get both ends done because of being a celiac, two for one special or something. I'm explaining that I've been GF since May and is the upper one going to be useful for anything? He finally decides no. When I wake up, this nurse is shouting at me that I have a diverticulum and have to eat a lot more oatmeal and whole wheat bread! And that I can't have nuts, raisins, seeds or whole kernal corn. I'm telling her, " No, I can't eat that! I'm a celiac! And are you absolutely sure that I can't have that stuff? " And she doesn't understand what celiac means and finally runs to get the doctor. Another nurse is telling me to get Metamucil or something and I'm asking if its Gluten Free and getting this " deer caught in the headlight " look. Finally, the doctor shows up and tells me about the citricel and mentions that he finally got a look at my chart and realizes that I have a " compelling case of celiac sprue " . And told me to ask other celiacs about other sources of fiber. So, it was a really bizarre experience all the way through the process. And then the nurse (after the doctor leaves) tells me that I won't remember any of it anyway because of the drugs they used. Well, this morning, when I woke up, all I could think was " Gee, I had hoped she was right but unfortunately she's wrong about this too!' Joy > > > Hi, > > > > Just completed a colonoscopy today and they found a diverticulum. So, > > I have to eat more fiber. I was told that there's a GF Citricel. > > Does anybody have any more suggestions? I eat planty of brown rice, > > fruit, veggies, etc. But I haven't been able to have any oatmeal > > since going GF in May. > ============ > > I routinely eat over 50g of fibre a day. > > On Thursday I ate: > > > I would be very happy to help you plan a menu plan for a week at a > time that is high in fiber and tastes good. I went through the same > issue as you a year ago when I discovered the diverticulosis. A very > kind woman helped me and I would love to return the favor. I am not > managing to keep up with this list at the moment, so if you want me > to give you this help, please email me at sherene@... and I will > help you with pleasure. > > Shez > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 instead of flax seed, try the flax seed oil...usually found with the probiotics...i have diverticulitis/ulcerative colitis/etc...it seems to work okay for me... > > > >Just completed a colonoscopy today and they found a > > diverticulum. So, > > > >I have to eat more fiber. I was told that there's a GF > > Citricel. > > > >Does anybody have any more suggestions? I eat planty of brown > > rice, > > > >fruit, veggies, etc. But I haven't been able to have any oatmeal > > > >since going GF in May. > > > > > > > >Joy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Another nurse is telling me to get Metamucil or something > and I'm asking if its Gluten Free and getting this " deer caught in > the headlight " look. > Here is a link to metamucil and gluten from the manufacturer. http://www.metamucil.com/drmetamucil/faqs/index.shtml#faq14 I don't know if there is more to this than I know though since I am new to being a celiac but at least you will know what the company says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Hi, I use an essential oil supplement that is GF daily, it contains flax, pumpkin, sunflower, and one other type of seed/nut oil. I think its a better alternative for me than fish oil! But I think that the GI doc wanted me to eat more fiber rather than the oil. Taking the oil is supposed to help raise your good cholesterol or HDL level. I think that the reason to add more fiber is to soften your stool since the diverticulum is a small pouch that forms. This prevents things from getting " stuck " (?). Joy > > instead of flax seed, try the flax seed oil...usually found with the > probiotics...i have diverticulitis/ulcerative colitis/etc...it seems to > work okay for me... > > > > > >Just completed a colonoscopy today and they found a > > > diverticulum. So, > > > > >I have to eat more fiber. I was told that there's a GF > > > Citricel. > > > > >Does anybody have any more suggestions? I eat planty of brown > > > rice, > > > > >fruit, veggies, etc. But I haven't been able to have any > oatmeal > > > > >since going GF in May. > > > > > > > > > >Joy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Hi, Thanks for the metamucil link! I'm relieved to know that there are other sources out there for high fiber supplementation. I think the main reason I would want to have a powder would be if I travel and can't cook or something. Generally, I'd rather strive towards using high fiber foods, if possible. I was also asked about the essential oil blend capsules that I use. We have a local chain called Hi-Health in Arizona that specializes in selling health products and supplements. They actually offer really good prices on many items. If you join their club (for free) you can buy one regular priced item and get the 2nd for half price! So, I usually get two of the largest size they offer and save a lot on the price. I have them double-check my purchases to make sure they are GF when the bottle is not labelled. Anyway, the bottle says that this is exclusively sold at Hi-Health and there's a contact phone number on the bottle (). Its called Ultra Plan essential oil blend formula IV. These softgels contain flax oil, sunflower oil, sesame seed oil and pumpkin oil. (other ingredients - Gelatin, glycerin, carob extract, purified water). The maximum dose is two capsules, three times a day with your meals. It can be refrigerated or frozen. I usually just take one at night after dinner. I started trying to increase my " good oils " about four years ago after a cholesterol test showed that my HDL level was " borderline " . I just had another blood test two weeks ago and my level had risen about 25% which was excellent news! So, I don't know if this particular supplement helped (because I also tried using more food - olive oil, avocado, nut butters etc. etc.) but I certainly enjoy using it a lot more than fish oil! And if I don't get much good oils in my diet during a short period, I can always pop an extra capsule to " make up " for the loss. Now, I'm beginning to wonder if I should just start eating trees dipped in olive oil or something! ;-) Joy > > > > instead of flax seed, try the flax seed oil...usually found with > the > > probiotics...i have diverticulitis/ulcerative colitis/etc...it > seems to > > work okay for me... > > > > > > > >Just completed a colonoscopy today and they found a > > > > diverticulum. So, > > > > > >I have to eat more fiber. I was told that there's a GF > > > > Citricel. > > > > > >Does anybody have any more suggestions? I eat planty of > brown > > > > rice, > > > > > >fruit, veggies, etc. But I haven't been able to have any > > oatmeal > > > > > >since going GF in May. > > > > > > > > > > > >Joy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I recently had a colonoscopy too-I have diverticulosus and microscopic colitis. The GI told me to increase fiber and get fiber supplements. I found one at Wal-Mart-it's their Equate brand fiber therapy caplets, it says right on the box-Gluten Free. The bottle inside the box also says Gluten Free but read the box/bottle carefully...they also have another very similar Equate fiber product (the bottle says Fiber Laxative) and that one may contain gluten. Michele <pinkweatherfeather @> wrote:> >> > instead of flax seed, try the flax seed oil...usually found with > the > > probiotics.. .i have diverticulitis/ ulcerative colitis/etc. ..it > seems to > > work okay for me...> > > > > > > >Just completed a colonoscopy today and they found a > > > > diverticulum. So, > > > > > >I have to eat more fiber. I was told that there's a GF > > > > Citricel. > > > > > >Does anybody have any more suggestions? I eat planty of > brown > > > > rice, > > > > > >fruit, veggies, etc. But I haven't been able to have any > > oatmeal > > > > > >since going GF in May.> > > > > >> > > > > >Joy> > > How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Is flax seed oil good for adding fiber to the diet? I need more fiber. I drink tons of water daily (peeing constantly!), eat 5 or more, usually more servings of fruits and vegetables daily, always have a salad, if not for lunch then for dinner, and I have been terribly constipated for about a month. I've even asked my Dr. to order the CA-125 test for ovarian cancer, the constipation is so bad. One day I sat for over an hour on the pottie, it was awful. Anyway, I'd like to know about the flax oil. Thanks a lot. Barbara in SoCal __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Hi, If you have developed a medical condition, none of these suggestions may cure you but they certainly can't hurt. I think most of the fiber is " strained " out of the oil, although it may cause some changes in your stool. What I bought is Bob's Red Mill ground flax seed and I put a tablespoon per serving in my hot GF breakfast cereal and my GF waffles (use one of the commercial mixes) to add some extra fiber. One tablespoon represents about 13% of the daily requirements. So, you still need to add some more fiber in different ways to your diet. Personally, I've found that if I eat fresh sliced peaches (not canned) that it really, really helps me. This adds fiber and seems to be a natural laxative. My grandfather taught me that. Since you live in California, peaches should be available in the grocery stores. Also, if you make a mixed fruit compote of apples and pears with a little sweetner or brown sugar to top off your hot breakfast cereal or waffles, you'll get a lot of extra fiber in a nutritious way into your diet. I actually have found that my stools have loosened up a lot since going GF and dropping most of the dairy. BTW, most sources will tell you that lettuce doesn't add a lot of fiber. But annecdotal evidence and from personal experience, it seems to help out my gastrointestinal tract. But you might also want to try cole slaw or adding cabbage to your salads for more fiber. (I would suggest spinach but I can't find any in my area and there's at least 5 people in local hospitals recovering right now from their spinach consumption). I've gotten a lot of other suggestions from people on this group and am trying to incorporate them into my meal plan. Joy > > Is flax seed oil good for adding fiber to the diet? > > I need more fiber. I drink tons of water daily > (peeing constantly!), eat 5 or more, usually more > servings of fruits and vegetables daily, always have a > salad, if not for lunch then for dinner, and I have > been terribly constipated for about a month. I've > even asked my Dr. to order the CA-125 test for ovarian > cancer, the constipation is so bad. One day I sat for > over an hour on the pottie, it was awful. > > Anyway, I'd like to know about the flax oil. > > Thanks a lot. > > Barbara in SoCal > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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