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I am 40 years old and had my first attack of diverticulitis in december, it was accompanied by acute pain and fever and verified by a cat scan. Ten days of cipro & flagyl seemed to clear it up, but I had a repeat attack 4 weeks later(symptoms not as severe).  That was treated with another round of antibiotics.  I have had tenderness periodically since.  A month ago I had a colonoscopy and at the follow-up visit, my doctor ordered another cat scan.  A few days before the scan, the tenderness increased and I had a low grade fever which disappeared overnight.    After I went for the second scan, the doctor called and said that it showed diverticulitis again.  He asked if I wanted to be hospitalized, I didn't. Honestly, I am not feeling that badly right now.  I have only a little bit of tenderness with no fever. He also recommended I consult a surgeon with a view toward having surgery 4-6 weeks out(once this bout is under control).  Does this sound premature to be considering surgery?  Especiallly since I really don"t feel so bad.  Isn't there a chance that the antibiotics will clear this up this time?  I am slightly confused and not sure what to do?  Any advice?