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Yes,you are correct in saying that I do not type well. Not a friend,but someone I know,said that a pain management,closest to us would not help her. Personally, I am not sure that she is in pain. She...

I know,I know. Thanks for reminding me. I have been putting serious thought into this. Is this gonna be like when I quit drinking?? Sick and tired,of being sick and tired??? Is there ever a good...

Thanks for the reply. That is the only reason I am on hold for my sx....

Hey folks,this is poss. another stupid question. I am facing another sx. I can put it off,but the pain has become pretty much unbearable. My gastro does not prescribe pain meds. She said to find a...

Suzy, mine is in the small intestion also....

You folks are killing me!!!! Better get my mind on something else! lol...

Great pictures. very uplifting! I kinda wanted to see the ugly side. From the point of surgical side. I have worn the temp colostomy,so I do have an idea about that. Why is the rectum part driving me...

I try to do as I was taught. If you don't have something nice to say,be quiet.lol...

Just saw Suzy2. She looks healthy and happy too. Plus she is close to my age. How long is my recovery going to be @51?...

Pretend I am a slow 8 year old. Give me step by step directions. I got as far as photobucket,but then what do I do. Register e-mail,password 6mp3asa or make one up??? How do I get to anything...

Oh kitzu, I am so sorry, You really are not alone. I am facing 6 loads of laundry today. Sheets,sheets,3 gowns,1 robe,towels,washcloths. This is only from 8.30 last night til 5a.m this morning. Also...

What would I do without you ladies? I still can't see any pics except that cute young man repelling!My husband is not talking about it,although,his mama has told him. Today I washed my beautiful...

My mother in law has gotten it clear now why I need a colo/ostomie. A friend of a friend has had one. Now let's get my husband on the same page and we will be on go.Thanks for any encouragement....

Coffee,iced tea and water for me!...

I was wearing a temp colostomy on my wedding day. I felt and looked pretty good too. Had a couple funny pictures that I knew,I had pooped in. Just cut them out!!!! Not sure why I am scared of the...

You folks are good. No BS, just hit the nail on the head. My doc/surgeon, is a Mayo Clinic resident and worked there for a few years. I had the head of Duke,gastro surgeon comfirm. This is like the...

I cannot thank you enough. I have been in quite a funk. My husband is totally against it. My friends and family(such as my family is) will be here. I am taking pain pills to live. Today, I have...

I am sure this post has be talked and explained to death. I need more info from you folks again. My colon/rectal has recomended today, that I have a permanant colostomy and rectum removed. I have had...

Thanks Pam! How are you doing now? Tell me as much as you can and or will.Again thank you....

Thanks again. I was offered an appt. tomorrow. 2 hour drive. They are so good to me. Pushed it out until the 14th. Said, they talked about me at times.Ain't I special. We shall see. I do not know...

Call has been made....

You ar soooo nice. To answer your question, I have been on remicaid and self injections of humira. Old drugs,new drugs, pred, etc. As folks say around here...."this is where the rubber meets the...

Boy,I am with you on the 13 hours! This post is something I have watched for a couple od days. I surely can't be the only one who can go in 13 mins. or less. Please tell me I'm not!!...

Cecilia Thanks. He and I both agreed about a year ago,that it needs to be done. He is a rather cool doc. I call him Cowboy,beacuse he wears them in the OR. So..... it really just a matter of when. My...

I asked for ,you folks were kind enough to reply. I have been struggling with crohn's fistulas and non healing symptoms for 3 years. I have decided to go to talk to my colon-rectal surgeon. He and I...