Hi, I had surgery September 2013 because of being on medication and it not working. Had lots of obstructions and prednisone did not do anything. The first few months after surgery were rough, but...
Just wanted to also let you know that everything will be okay. I know you don't believe me but I went through the same thing. Absolutely hated it, couldn't look at it, didn't want it. Have had it...
Hi Gumby, Glad you got in to see the doctor. Hope your feeling better soon! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Sue...
Thanks for your replies! I appreciate it! Are you both from England? My parents were from there. A beautiful place, all my relatives are there. I am Canadian but have lots of British ways. Thanks...
I feel for you, I had a NG tube a year ago September for over a week. I hated it! When I got off of it I had liquids for about probably a month and slowly slowly, had baby food ( everything pureed)...
Has anyone had a MRI test with their ileostomy? How did it go? I had one a couple of months ago and had to drink three glasses of this stuff, as soon as I got into the machine and had this heavy mat...
So sorry to hear about that. My best friend has liver cancer but she is doing well. You will too. Everything will be fine! Take care!...
Hi, I am so sorry your daughter was diagnosed. I was also diagnosed when I was 15. Now over 35 years with it I am doing well and your daughter will to. The medication will work and she will be back...
Hi, You don't worry. We are here to help one another. I know how life can get sooooo stressful. I have dealt with both aging parents and their deaths, also my crohns. So, do not hesitate to let it...
Hi, I had a temporary ileostomy and still have my colon. I have no pain or irritation at all. No problems! Hope this helps. Take care!...
Hi, I had a ileostomy in September 2013 and recently had a colonoscopy done. It showed a stricture in my colon so the surgeon said they cannot put my bowel together unless I get some of my colon...
Hi, I have been on Humira since last July. My husband gives it to me in the thigh ( rotating legs every two weeks). Too chicken to do it myself. Never tried the stomach, had two surgeries there so...
Hi, You keep trying. Things will get better. I was diagnosed with crohns when I was 15 and missed a lot of high school. Actually failed grade 10 and had to re take it. When it was exam time in grade...
Hi, So glad to hear you are home now. I had surgery in September and had two and a half feet of small bowel out with a ileostomy. I know exactly how you feel. Things will get better, it helps to talk...
Hi, I hope your feeling better. See what your GI says. I put off surgery before because my mum was ill and I was the only one around. My sister lives in Ottawa. So I put it off till my mum passed...
You made me laugh, glad your feeling better. One day I looked in the toilet bowl and I swear I saw smoke. My doctor had a good laugh with that one. Take care!...
Hi, So sorry to hear about your anemia. I also suffer from it and get iron infusions roughly twice a year and have B12 shots once a month. I know exactly how you feel, but it will get better and the...
Hi, Like everyone said you would know if you had a blockage. Eat small quantities, I was told to eat small quantities five times a day. No big meals! I was also told to have a drink called ensure...
Hi, I had surgery in September 2013, and was terrified. Had two and a half feet of my bowel out and a ileostomy. I know how scared you are, but things will be fine. You will feel so much better after...
Hi Gumby, So glad it went well. I knew it would. Take it slow, you will be weak and tired for a while. Soon back to your old self. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care! Sue...
Hi Gumby, Operatic is right about the pain pump. You will be fine, everything will go great. I know how stressful it is the day before and the day of. Try not to worry, you will feel so much better....
Hi Gumby, I had a bowel resection in September 2013 and had 2 1/2 feet of small bowel removed with an ileostomy. Sounds like yours is not that bad so that is great. Just make sure you have loose...
Hi Jen, Just wanted to send you get well wishes. I know all about it. Hope your feeling better soon. Take care of yourself. Sue...
Hi, I have had a NG tube just before my operation. It seemed to help a great deal and settled down my crohns. Did not like it by all means, but it will help her a lot. I also have an ileostomy so I...
Hi Gumby, Sorry your sick. I know all about it! Have had a few obstructions. Sounds like you need some steroids. That will calm it down. Get better soon and take care of yourself. My prayers are with...
Hi, Go for it! Just watch what you eat. I just travelled to Cancun and was so hesitant about it because I have crohns but also have an ileostomy. Was scared of having accidents but I did it and feel...
Hi Nana, I was 15 years old when I was diagnosed and am over 50 now. Doing well and you will to. When I was diagnosed they did not know a lot about crohns and not many people had it. I watch what I...
Hi, I was 15 years old when I was first diagnosed. So, I can relate to what you and your son are going through. I would phone your doctor back up and tell him he losing weight and cant keep anything...
Hi, I am sure everything will go great. I wish you all the best and take care. God Bless. Sue...
Hi Sunny, I have had a ileostomy since September 13, 2013. Really scared at first and did not want it all but had no choice. Had two and a half feet of my small bowel removed, not an easy task but...
ANYONE KNOW OF TOP SURGEONS IN TORONTO, CANADA. THAT WOULD BE A GREAT HELP! THANKS A MILLION!...
Hi! I so understand where you are coming from its been over 3 weeks and I do have a sinus infection. Been to the doctor four times now. Just back a minute ago. Started with a head cold, then sinus...
Today I saw the surgeon. Sept 2013 Had a small bowel resection (two and a half feet removed) and a temporary ileostomy. Looking forward to having a reconnection. Had a colonoscopy, showed...
Hi Jen, So sorry about all this. I know exactly how you feel. We must keep our heads up and I am praying for a speedy recovery. You will feel better soon. Take care! Sue...
Hi PamSmith: Feeling much better after surgery. Still trying to get all my strength back and some weight, just seem to pick up every virus going out there. Other than that, no pain, thank goodness....
/community/emoticons/tongue.gif i, I was diagnosed with crohns 37 years ago when I was 15 years old. It started with 3 inches on my left side (ileum), since then it grew till two and a half feet...
Friday I was laid off due to being away from work a lot. September 2013 I had two and a half feet of small bowel taken away and a temporary ileostomy, was off work till January 2014. Went back...
Hope everything goes well. I know it will. Take care of yourself. Sue...
Hi Ides, Thank you so much for replying. I am over 50 and have diverticulitis and it is where I need to be re-attached. Hopefully the next test shows a better outcome. Thank you! Sue...
Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing great. I had a colonoscopy yesterday to see how my bowel is healing from surgery and to look at my colon. The plan is to get rid of my ileostomy and get rehooked....
Hi! I wish you all the best. I had two and a half feet of my small bowel removed and doing great now. You are going to be fine! Keep in touch!...
Hi, I know how you feel. I always have to go in the morning, especially when I take the TTC and I am waiting for the bus. I have a 45 minute ride to work. When I drive the car I am pretty good....
Hi, I know both of you will be fine. I am also going to have my bowels reconnected soon. I had two and a half feet of my small bowel removed. All of us will be great. Let me know how you both are! Sue...
That ticks me off also. Don't let an ignorant person get to you. There are lots of people out there like that. I have some at my work. I have been off work a great deal this past year due to my...
Hi, I was diagnosed with crohns when I was 15 years old, that was over 35 years ago. Your son will be fine! As soon as they get it under control he will bounce back. I remember my parents being so...
Hi, I have been on a clear liquid diet a number of times that consisted of clear broth (either chicken or beef broth), herbal tea, apple juice, orange juice (both dilated with water- 1/2 water 1/2...
Hi, I have crohns and my husband is my biggest supporter as well as friends. Your boyfriend is very lucky to have you. Its great your looking at different things. You are supporting him just by doing...
Hi, I am also on Humira. Have been on it since July 2013. The only side effect I get is loosing hair and lately body aches. Don't know if that is related to it or not. I would go to your doctor and...
Hi, I was a part time student and had a full time job in the field I was studying. Also during high school I worked part time and went to school full time. Whatever you choose, you can do it!...
Don't worry everything will go fine! You will feel a lot better! I will be thinking of you and wish you all the best! Take care of yourself. Sue...