I had 18” of my Sigmoid Colon removed due to severe diverticulitis back in April of 2022. For years I suffered with on and off issues of diverticulitis and was put on antibiotics along with Flagyl (which is an awful medication that made me nauseous). I had my usual colonoscopy’s and then more frequent ones because my gastroenterologist was removing polyps almost every time, though benign. Finally, my gastroenterologist recommended that I have a resection due to narrowing of my colon and pooping was becoming a problem. I now can eat seeds without a problem and have been more regular with bowel movements. I would begin a regimen of really good pro and prebiotics. They will help with bowel movements and digestion. They will also help your gut with gut flora. Antibiotics kill that off, so be cautious how many of those you’re taking and your doctor should be aware of that. They really are just a band aide for what’s really going on in your gut. Since I had my colon resection, I got Covid in December of that same year, 2022. I lost my taste and smell and still don’t have it back. It’s been awful. Going on 1 year and 8 months soon without tasting or smelling much of anything. The only constant smell I have is my coffee grounds in the morning…I can’t taste anything but salty, sweet or sour. I’ve had 4 Stellate Ganglion Block injections with only a slight improvement. I am running out of things to try to regain it. If anyone reading this has a helpful suggestion, I would be happy to hear it. Good luck on your health journey.