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Diverticulitis Surgery: Your Recovery Timeline, Ritha Belizaire MD, Houston
By Dr. Ritha Belizaire • October 22, 2026
A week-by-week look at recovery after diverticulitis surgery: hospital stay, returning to work, diet, and what can slow healing. Houston colorectal care.
Life After a J-Pouch: What to Expect After UC Surgery, Ritha Belizaire MD
By Dr. Ritha Belizaire • October 22, 2026
What daily life looks like after J-pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis: bathroom habits, diet, pouchitis, and recovery. Houston colorectal care.
Living With a Temporary Ileostomy, blog by Ritha Belizaire, MD, Houston colorectal surgeon
By Dr. Ritha Belizaire • October 20, 2026
What to eat and drink with a temporary ileostomy, how to prevent dehydration and blockage, and when to call your surgeon before reversal.
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