Diverticulitis question

Has anyone out there developed Diverticulitis?  Is because of  this surgery?  I am at 9-months out and found out today I have it.  Or is it just something that happens and not surgery related?

I have had diverticulitis. It is certainly not fun. I am pre-op so truthfully I think it's not surgery related. The vast majority of people do develop diverticula but doesn't flare up and cause diverticulitis. Just make sure you stay regular as much as possible, take fiber supplements to help it from becoming inflamed again.

I would say it is not connected to you vsg. Diverticulitis happens in the intestines,not the stomach and nothing was done to your intestines. 

Diverticulitis is largely hereditary.

I was diagnosed with it a couple years ago during some cancer screening. Nothing to do with the surgery, and the older you get the more prone you are to developing it. I have never read anywhere that it is somehow related to the vsg. I have no symptoms, but if you do avoid small seeds, popcorn, etc. 

Many people develop diverticulosis as they age.  The low fiber diet post surg is not the best for divertivulosis but low fiber is good when flared up...diverticulitis.  High fiber is the way to go qhen the flare resolves.  Avoid large seeds and skins that dont dissolve like corn. Without a colonoscopy many people never even know they have the condition.

I had it 2 years prior to surgery. I ened up with a **** bag for 6 mos. Worst 6mos of my life hopefully you wont need one. I had 3 surgeries due to it. I don't have it any more. good luck!!!

Oh boy, thanks everyone.  It's a mild case and my doc has me on two antibiotics per day and I feel better already.  Jenn, that must have been terrible.  Glad you don't have it any more.