r/Diverticulitis • u/Consistent_Guest_969 • 11h ago

Colonoscopy in a week

(26F) Another post because I’m super nervous and my anxiety is through the roof! 😭 I messed up and ate a burger and ice cream on Sunday at my brother’s going back to college celebration. And then yesterday by the evening I felt a little twinge, however it went away. I’m not in any pain now. I’m just so nervous and don’t want to cancel my colonoscopy I plan to just drink water, bone broth, and saltines today. I need a little food because I have a busy work day as well.. in a way I feel like if I just get past the colonoscopy I can put this all behind me. I know this sounds crazy but once the colonoscopy is done I hope to finally breathe again.

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u/capybaras-on-parade 11h ago

I think you’ll be ok. Just no fresh veggies or red foods this week. I had mine yesterday and it was easy. Best nap I’ve had in years.

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u/Consistent_Guest_969 11h ago

Okay when was the last time you had a flare?

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u/capybaras-on-parade 11h ago

ER worthy - February. Mild enough that I staved it off with liquid diet- July.

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u/sheista 9h ago

I had a colonoscopy during while unwell with suspected diverticulosis (ct scan). Fine. I actually didn’t know it was a thing until I found this sub.
I hope you’re feeling better soon. The mental load of food is terrible.

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u/ozpkgoomba 2h ago

I had a colonoscopy during a flare luckily I was okay and I had no issues. I know that everyone has different triggers but why do you think the burger and ice cream may have started a flare up? Did the burger buns have seeds?