Welcome, @bbarbiee.
I suggest you follow the Digestive Health group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/

In the Digestive Health group you'll meet other members dealing with diverticulitis and colon surgery. I think you might wish to join these discussions in particular:

- Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sigmoid-colon-resection-10282019/
- Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/three-months-after-colon-surgery/