Hi Suse5545. I am a 73 year old female. I was diagnosed with Redundant colon/Severe Tortuous & small med and large Diverticulosis in Feb 2024 after a colonoscopy. I have had Diverticulosis for years and was always constipated. After the test the doctor said he would have to use a child size scope for any further colonoscopies. Every morning I was having right pain that radiated to my back. The doctor said my pain should be on the left. He suggested I see a surgeon about having to remove 10 feet of my lower colon the sigmoid section. The surgeon told me to change my diet and eat more fiber. I did and kept my 10 feet of colon. I lost 20 lbs. and all the numbers on my Cholesterol Panel were cut in half and are all normal. I have a BM everyday and eat more unprocessed food. I have cut out bread and pasta. In the morning I have whole fat yogurt with berries and 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed and 2 tablespoons of whole flaxseed. I have tried just ground but the whole seed works better for me. I admit I am not a big water drinker. I do have 2- 15oz cups of coffee with cream. My BM's are the length and thickness of a large banana, sometimes longer. I barely have to use a wipe. I am happy I could change my habits for the good. I still sometimes get constipated because I ate pizza. I take 2 magnesium glycinate at night.