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Im low fiber or bland diet for my diverticulitis. i had one small yogurt, half turkey sandwich, and plain mashed potatoes yesterday. i only pooped once today small piece . can this diet cause less stool or consipation? should i take stool softener?

Q: im low fiber or bland diet for my diverticulitis. i had one small yogurt, half turkey sandwich, and plain mashed potatoes yesterday. i only pooped once today small piece . can this diet cause less stool or consipation? should i take stool softener?

: Yes it can . Try exercise, plenty of fluids and the stool softner if you have hard stools or feel constipated. Get your doc to give a diet plan of what you can eat and what o avoid. Good liuck.

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Yes it can . Try exercise, plenty of fluids and the stool softner if you have hard stools or feel constipated. Get your doc to give a diet plan of what you can eat and what o avoid. Good liuck.

Answered 11/7/2022

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A member asked:

Im low fiber or bland diet for my diverticulitis. i had one small yogurt, half turkey sandwich, and plain mashed potatoes yesterday. i only pooped once today small piece . can this diet cause less stool or consipation? should i take stool softener?

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