surgery (breast reduction) food and all

hi everyone,

ok so I have a lot going on right now, like so many of us !

2 weeks ago, I was told that I was a good candidate to get a breast reduction covered by insurance., I was so happy, but its coming fast in April, and I don't know what effect it will have on my colitis..

ive been on Imuran trial to see If im tolerating it.. waiting to see the GI next week for news on this.

currently on 4 mezavant pills, 50gr of Imuran and cortifoam at night., I was doing better at first (for 2 great days)  but then 3 weeks ago, symptoms came back, and im bleeding more and more,

I got away with not taking pred last time cause I said I didn't want it. but im afraid that the GI will not give me a choice with the surgery coming..

I think that pred is just a plaster and I hate it...

ive also been studying to pass a test for some financial stuff. my head is so full and im about to put some cotton balls in my ears so I don't loose any info   

and im getting ready to have my massage room at home so I can do this also. thank god its taken so long for my husband to fix it up, cause I think I would of been too tired to help anyone...

food in all this, I tried the scd, it worked great for the weeks I was able to restrain my self, but then life came around, and I don't know what to eat or cut anymore, is it really worth it to eat differently than everyone else,

I just needed to lay it all out here, I feel like my husband is just like, suck it up and move along..anyway.. thanks for the venting... lol

 

Hi path! Yes i will be able to take time off, i can have 3 weeks off sick leave or get on the insurance if i need more . At least at the bank i only do 20 hrs a week cause im supposed to be doing my massages the rest of the time. My aunt will take the kids the first weekend. For the rest i hope hubby will pull up his pants and help!!! I know the timing is not great but ive been in a flare for a year and ive been putting off living for that time. Ive gainned weight ( i think im the only person i know thats able to gain weight in a flare)
So im just wanting to feel good and alive !! Not just full of meds and living by the porcelain bowl.
Thank you and take care

lol thanks sherbear, isn't it amazing !! I don't know what I did to food but man does it ever love me.,.. and it wont let go !!! lol

I'm in the mindset that with Uc there is never really a good time to have elective surgery....so you might as well just do it! If the breast reduction will help with shoulder or back pain then hey, go for it. If they are just in the way but cause no real issue...eh...I would give it more thought to be honest.

Some word of caution, Imuran or 6mp can hinder the healing process so make sure that your GI is fully on board with this. And yes, please beware of antibiotics they give you as they may cause your gut to go more "unfriendly".