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What foods are good & bad after an attack of diverticulitis? is oatmeal ok?

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Dr. Herve Dumont answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Soft foods: I suggest you avoid nuts, candies are hard foods and eat soft types of foods; apple sauce, chicken soup, peanut butter , etc.

Dr Kress agreed

Answered 12/26/2020

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