I had a portion of my colon removed and thought for sure that it would be the end of me having diverticulitis. There was one pocket left and my doctor said I would probably never have a problem with it. However, in a period of two weeks, I had diverticulitis again and was back in the hospital. I should mention that this was perhaps six months later as the pocket was found after a colonoscopy. I have since had perhaps six more episodes of diverticulitis and have tried to manage staying healthy be avoiding all fruits with small seeds, i.e., strawberries, blue berries, etc.; and, never forget my metamucil.