I've had 2 previous Bowel resections (last was in 2010 & Crohn's has been in remission with Imuran since then). I now have an 11cm complex ovarian cyst that I've been putting off having removed as...
Hi folks, So yesterday I had my first appointment with my new Gastroenterologist...He has recommended I begin imuran as a maintenance med (50mg). I have had two surgeries since this past October (1st...
sorry for not being more specific :) yes, I do have crohn's....narrowing in the portion of the bowel that was removed, was always the problem....led to frequent obstructions... I have been...
Before I was discharged from the hospital (resection surgery Oct. 13th) I spoke to the surgeon (I live in a rural area and the hospital I had my surgery does not have GI's on staff) about maintenance...
I had my first resection ( open)on Oct. 13th....I was really nervous before the surgery as well...but looking back at how miserable I was before the surgery and now how much better I am feeling just...
Spookyhurst how do you feel 4 weeks post op?...
thanks for the reply :) Even though I had read others postings of their experiences with surgery I don't think I had any idea of what to expect in terms of the toll that this takes both physically...
I had my resection surgery ( open) on October 13th and got home from the hospital yesterday. The surgery site itself is doing very well and causing me little discomfort, however I am still feeling...
Very happy to hear that you are doing well. Also want to say thank you so much for sharing this....I was recently told I may require surgery as well and reading your posts helped to alleviate a lot...
I have been taking prednisone 30mg for two weeks now (due to start my taper tomorrow)....for the past week I have been having what seems like gas or indigestion (lots of noise, movement, crampy...
Hi everyone, This is my first time posting, however I have come to this site many times to read other peoples posts...let me just say I have learned so much...been inspired to cope....and taken many...