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Tomorrow I am having part one of two jpouch surgery!

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Posted 9/11/2009 3:39 AM (GMT 0)
You can ask me anything and I will try to answer, I know this forum helped me finally make the decision to have surgery, hopefully I can help out someone too....

Oh and to those who are interested, we just found out we are having a boy!!
Posted 9/11/2009 5:02 AM (GMT 0)
I am excited to see you come back feeling better. 

GOODLUCK TOMORROW. I will be thinking about you.

Posted 9/11/2009 5:33 AM (GMT 0)
good luck
Posted 9/11/2009 6:40 AM (GMT 0)
I would love to hear how it goes!! I'm considering having the surgery and it would be great to hear what you go through,... Details details details!!!! (as you feel like posting them of course...lol..)

I wish you the best of luck and hope that you wake up from your surgery with the immediate feelig that your U/C is GONE!!!

Good luck!
Posted 9/11/2009 11:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hey, maybe this isn't exactly the right thread, but could someone give me a good summary of each available "cure" (or rather, "option") for UC?

What is life like after J-Pouch surgery? What happens after you eat a meal? Is there urgency?

What is life like with a bag? Exactly how is it attached to you? Is it noticeable?
Posted 9/11/2009 12:23 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck and keep us updated.
Posted 9/11/2009 1:35 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck and get healthy in time for that baby boy's entry into the world!

Sue
Posted 9/11/2009 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck with the surgery! I'm sure you're looking forward to finally getting your life and health back soon, and ready in time for the baby.
Posted 9/11/2009 1:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thinking of you, and hoping your new chapter is filled with happiness and health. Hang tough!
Kathy
Posted 9/11/2009 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Please update us as soon as you can.
Posted 9/11/2009 3:00 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck! Yes, please keep us updated. I am very interested to hear how it goes.

Congratulations on your son!
Posted 9/11/2009 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thinking of you today...and excited for you! Congrats, and I hope you have a smooth recovery.
Posted 9/11/2009 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
I can't wait to hear about this! I wish you all the best.
Posted 9/11/2009 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck and get well soon.
Posted 9/11/2009 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe you are out of surgery and on your way to recovery!

Wishing you a fast recovery and health and happiness in the future.

Posted 9/11/2009 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
Good Luck with your surgery! I'm 57, and had UC for over 30 years. I'm still struggling after the surgery (which I had in March, and the second part mid-May.) My biggest challenge is figuring out what I can tolerate and not set off the explosive, burning diarrhea (which I did NOT have with the UC... go figure!) Luckily on a j-pouch site someone recommended the product iLex, which is a God send! For those of you wondering about the surgery, I did NOT do well with it... I tried adding mushrooms to my noodles when I came home from the hospital and wound up with a blockage that required an additional 5 days in the hospital. However, when I was re-admitted, I shared a room with a woman who had just undergone part 2, and she was doing great. So good luck with your surgery and congratulations on your baby! Just remember... easy on what you eat when you come home even if you ARE sick of texture-less foods, and order some iLex as a moisture barrier if needed!
Posted 9/11/2009 8:39 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck. I hope everything goes well for you! I commend you for the sacrifice you are making for your family!!! I know it will all turn out well for you!
Posted 9/11/2009 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
Best wishes for a speedy and healthy recovery!
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