I've been having symptoms of urinary infection over the past year... My Dr couldn't pinpoint (diagnose) the issues (that is to say the PA couldn't) I can never get into see my primary. This past Saturday I wake up with alot of pain down by my Colon and had to be rushed to the hospital in massive pain. It turns out I have Diverticulitis.It was so bad the Dr said I was right on the cusp for having emergency surgery. After 9 days in the hospital I'm finally home with a drainage bag, feels good! I have to go for surgery in 6-8 weeks to take out the bad part of the colon. This is a huge wake up call for me. I almost always been a heavy drink and have bad dietary habits; thing's are gonna have to change for me in a huge way.. Does anyone share in my nightmare of having Diverticulitis? I wouldn't wish this shit on my worst enemy. I f anyone else has this and could share some advice or health tips that would be great. I forgot to mentioned that I was very relieved there was no cancer involved..