Pressure and ache on lower left tummy - diverticulitis?

[buchannon 17]

I was sleeved over 2 years ago and it has been amazing for me. About a week ago I think I ate too much and am experiencing something I've never felt before. I wouldn't call it pain, but I have a very uncomfortable "pressure" on my left side below my navel. It feels kind of like gas but more achey than that. After it first happened last week I went on a liquid diet for a couple days and after it didn't get better, went to the doc. It sounded like a classic case of Diverticulitis and I got some antibiotics.

After a few days I started feeling better, then last night I had a few sushi rolls and walnuts and it kicked back up again. Has anyone else experienced this?

[lsereno 2,525]

Not me. If I overeat, I still feel like I'm gonna slime. And I get heartburn. It never aches that low. I agree it sounds like something else. I know nuts are a big no-no for Diverticulitis.

Lynda

[Puja 148]

How are your bowel movements? How is your Fiber intake? Do you remember what you ate before it happened the first time?

I have had similar aches, and it turned out to be gas. I was having regular bowel movements, but during that time period I noticed my stools were rather dry and hard (they did come out, but reminded me of rabbit poops!). A lot of the pain was from pressure and gas build up.

What antibiotics were you given? Have you had any diarrhea since then?

[Gonnabeslim1day 80]

Sounds like your having a diverticulitis episode. Don't eat any nuts popcorn etc.. The dr can verify that with a ct scan.

(Sorry I am not a vet but was lurking and have ha an episode and know the discomfort it can cause)