Survey of Diverticulitis Patients in this Group- What Stage are we in?

I am a 4, with surgery scheduled in 5 days.

I would say that I am stage 1, according to the list.

Tagging other Mayo Clinic Connect members who have mentioned diverticulitis @zilla @peterose @jpritch2 @musicflowers4u @lily2023 @neenee @publix4033 @lucylukopp3 @laughterhelps @cartwrib @oceanone, thinking they may want to weigh in on the survey @bc321 posted to see what stage described below members are in:
1) Uncomplicated episode diagnosed 1+ times but not...
2) Complicated episode* diagnosed 1+ times (*Phlegmon, Abscess, Perforation, Fistula or Stricture) but not...
3) Hospitalized 1+ times but not...
4) Decided to do Surgery but not...
5) Already had Surgery

Hello fellow diverticulitis sufferer…
I am stage 2 with fistula bleed just one episode. I have faced the apparent evidence that I must avoid questionable foods, while consuming some fiber (with gobs of water daily). My aim is to avoid future episodes and never agree to surgery. :-).

5 - still happy I had the surgery

Day 3 clear fluid diet post flare

#3 Hospitalized one time, uncomplicated.

@zumbayogi which stage from the post are you in? Good luck.

I am in stage 5. After almost a year post surgery I am happy I made that decision.

@zumbayogi
Stage 1