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Posted 9/20/2012 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
Sleeping without interruption and maybe being able to splurge and eat whatever i want once in a while. I still like being healthy for other reasons so I would want to do it often but once in a while it'd be nice to eat a Big Mac again and not worry about it :)
Posted 9/20/2012 9:27 PM (GMT 0)

xeekk said...

Old Hat said...
I finished a 60-credit master's degree with UC, visited beautiful cities like Paris, Prague, & Venice toting boxes of Rowasa, and (most recently) sat comfortably thru 5-hr operas in Wagner's "Ring" cycle. For these successes I feel very grateful. Many others have it worse in life: amputated limbs, blindness, cancer, MS, Parkinson's-- to name just a few & we need to keep that in mind because life can be tough, not only for us. Try to stay positive when you feel down about things you can't do owing to UC. / Old Hat (31 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)

I've thought about, is it really easier with an amputated limb, or ulcerative colitis? That can be debatable depending on what limb is gone.

And how severe the UC is....

Posted 9/20/2012 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
i'm cofused - is denial delusional ? or is being delusional really being in denial ?

either way, i'm offended by all of it -

and cured, please, no more fun -
Posted 9/20/2012 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
What are you guys arguing about. His name is Cured. He must be cured! :D
Posted 9/21/2012 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
I did what I wanted anyway. Moved back down south in the city, living with roomies, going for my masters degree.

UC is easy, gluten free is harder. =/
Posted 9/21/2012 12:34 AM (GMT 0)

Old Hat said...
I finished a 60-credit master's degree with UC, visited beautiful cities like Paris, Prague, & Venice toting boxes of Rowasa, and (most recently) sat comfortably thru 5-hr operas in Wagner's "Ring" cycle. For these successes I feel very grateful. Many others have it worse in life: amputated limbs, blindness, cancer, MS, Parkinson's-- to name just a few & we need to keep that in mind because life can be tough, not only for us. Try to stay positive when you feel down about things you can't do owing to UC. / Old Hat (31 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)


Blindness - I think about how terrible that would be. How about being a child with UC - OMG its so hard to figure as an adult.

UC does not stop me from doing anything. When its bad its real bad and of course it stops me but I get about 2 years mileage between bad flares to do whatever I want. Even in this flare I am commuting downtown again, planting 300 lbs rootball 10 foot evergreens. Eating healthy but also having some treats.
Posted 9/21/2012 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
I'm with Banana Girl on this one! Never too far from the depends!

 As far as the carrot dangling goes, however, I think HOPE is always in the back of our minds, hopefully.  Being positive is hard on difficult days.

Like OLD Hat, I completed my degree, but it was pretty tough as it has been for everyone on here, I'm sure.  I admire those who can keep toughing it out despite the accidents, pain, and DEPENDS!

This is my first year to be at home and not working after 17 years of teaching. I would contintue to teach. . . w/o UC. I loved it. I loved working with the teens, but I'm actually able to get SOME rest and some long-needed PEACE from being at home and trying some of the alternative ideas that you all contribute. I am SO GRATEFUL to all of you for your comments, ideas, suggestions, and most of all support.  Reading the tragic case posted tonight sure makes me grateful that I'm as blessed as I am.

 HOPE! We all need it! Support from each of you, hearing funny stories gives comic relief to an otherwise depressing illness, and being able to ask what is too darn embarrassing to ask doctors--sure helps me! Thank you ALL!  We all are different, with different ideas, and different personalities! That's what makes this so worthwhile!

Posted 9/21/2012 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
I would travel and just love going to a store not worrying about a bathroom! Just be happy and worry free!
Posted 9/21/2012 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
I would dedicate the rest of my life on a mission to help others who are suffering from this cruel disease.

Maybe.
Posted 9/21/2012 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
Mackster said:

"I would dedicate the rest of my life on a mission to help others who are suffering from this cruel disease.

Maybe."
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LMA0!!! He says maybe!

Posted 9/21/2012 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
if one didn't have UC....one would probably know little about it, let alone dedicate one's life to it.

q
Posted 9/21/2012 9:16 PM (GMT 0)
I can't travel like that with or without uc, that would be awesome, a little jealous here. I would take classes to become a certified teacher. I have been putting it off for two years now because of this flare and feeling like at any moment I will be in surgery.
Posted 9/21/2012 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
Oh yeah, and sleep. I am up three or four times a night.
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