Diverticulosis

Yes, make sure you talk to your GI Dr, Is that who performed the colonoscopy?
Once Diverticulosis becomes Diverticulitis is when the lower left pain in the sigmoid colon happens. It means "something" is stuck in the pocket and becomes infected.
This is when you should go only on "liquid diet" to hopefully flush it out. If you have a fever, you should get a blood test to check your white blood count because you may need antibiotics.
If you keep having these episodes your GI Dr. should recommend a colon Dr.

I had divercultist ,I am 68. My co!on opened up after some of the affect colon wall weakened and exploded. Almost died.! Had emergency surgery the same day. Doctor cut 6 inches of my colon where the divercultist was present &sewed up my colon.No more divercultist.

Did you have any side affects from the surgery for the diverticulitis? I've heard that the surgery usually causes the rest of the intestinal tract to be weaker.

I am as regular as I was as a twenty year old! The surgery was not telescopic, I had to be cut in my belly area. Stitches and 4months of healing and all is well. No complications, but it must be noted that a fiber rich diet is needed! Plus No fast food,maybe twice a year! Cook your own food and no greasy foods!