Hope you can get the D slowed down , how's your bloodwork doing I am still getting my B-12 needle once a month and it has made a big difference for me . Glad your getting some time to rest .Take care...
Hi I was happy to read you have some good support in your life and researching the operation sounds like a good plan hope things work out for you ,hopefully others will respond who know more about...
Just rest and being able to eat is the best thing.No lifting anything heavy ,how are you doing?...
Hi Good to hear you are home I had about the same kind of surgery about 3 years ago and remain pain free I till follow a low residue even though my Dr. said I could eat anything but that is my...
Hi happy to hear you made it threw the NG tube was icthy for me. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Takes time but it is good in your own bed....
Hi sorry I have not had fistulas in that spot mine were abdomen and resection helped get rid of them although they did heal....
I would ask your Dr. about this...
Hey Sniper yes I been gone went art crazy for awhile even did a painting for crohns. I am not too bad at this time have an app. with a new GI since I moved . That paddle comment really hits home when...
Thank you for the welcome been busy the last few years took up art. I learned so very much here from your lives and kindneses of all the members.I have not had as much problems with my CD still stick...
Being home is great hope your strength returns soon....
Best of luck I felt much improved after my surgery....
Hi thanks for the update on Navy... Glad your home...
Hi MMMNAVY have not been here for a long time but was wandering how you are. I did much better after my resection although the hernia's I aquired after surgery are not the nicest thing to live with....
Hey Sniper your time in helping others has been good for health better then tonic ,I think ,hope you are well and Randy still drops in is good to know ....
Gail hope you are better soon my thoughts are with you .......
Will be keeping you in both the thoughts and prayers .lol gail...
Hi Randy so glad to hear your good news and hoping that you will be able to relax now. Way to go and fighting for rights should not be so draining ... lol gail...
Hi Hope the meds work for you, where is your fistula located? lol gail...
I drank ensure when I was at my worst it really helped me also stick to very soft foods maybe jello ,mashed potatoes,fish white toast .Low roughage for sure start off slow creamed soups are good and...
Hi Healing Well does not allow for discussions on drugs that are not legal in All Countries. Rule number 2. lol gail...
Hi I had a small little one and soaked in the tub with salt. I was lucky that it went away with soaking. Fistula I would think would drain and are hard to close up. Let us know how things go .lol gail...
Hi I had one from small to large bowel and also had a large abcess seemed they all were found about the same time.As far as knowing that it was there I had small bowel follow threw,and barium enenama...
Hi Welcome to Healing Well and glad you are posting. Have not heard much on this topic so thanks for getting it started hopefully someone has some info for you. Will be looking to see some answers....
I used to feel around but since surgery things have improved and less stress now. lol gail...
Hi I take a multi vitamin and calcium with vitamin D as well as B-12 needle once a month. I make sure my vitamin also has vitamin K in it as I think it too is one of the vitamins we need after...
Hi Glad to hear you are doing so good ,do you have to mix it or is it pre -mixed? Good sign when you are gaining weight. Introducing foods back also gives a bonus of finding out what is and is not...
Hi Nanners I am thinking I am a bit behind the times as I thought you already were a Crohn's Mod but if your promoted sending out my best wishes and thanks for being here..lol gail...
Hi I have crohn's disease and see that immune system play an important role with thyroid problems as well. Sorry I cain't help you much with your question but just wanted to give some support as a...
Hi as someone who has a friend that had thyroid cancer problems, that touched my life I would like to say that I am pleased that we now have this forum. lol gail...
Hi My teens Dad has had thyroid problems and had his removed. That was about 15 years ago and is not doing too bad at this time. Great to see some new sites up and running .I am a member of the...
Great thread I found the replies interesting.. lol gail...
Hi As a fellow Canadian I am sorry that your Dr. has such a response to your condition. I would definitely find a new DR. and don't let one bad expercience get you down there are some good Dr.'s out...
Sno I cain't believe you don't have your driver license by now and I have been busy always doing something I guess ,I checked in a few times .Happy moving..lol gail...
Hi L Mills so your going back for another year that is great... Hi Nanners My joints have been doing good but do get some nasty leg problems in one leg if I over use it. So glad to hear your guts are...
Hi When I was on prednisone I stayed on it for about 14 months .Quite that was a few years ago the sideeffects were bothering me like bad gerd and heartburn. I eventually ended up with surgery. I...
Hi I have read Nifedipine is used for fissures but do find out what the problem is and keep us updated on how things go... lol gail...
Hi I know deciding to go on Remicade was a big decision for me and hope you can come to some decision for your daughter.I am glad to hear she is feeling better now after her stricture was balloned....
Hi Extra underwear for sure. I wore the gowns till I was up and feeling better in about 3 days I guess. I also did some reading between naps.. hope all goes well and be waiting to hear how you do. I...
Hi My surgery was open and was told that there just wasn't room for lapo I was bloated so bad and that was even after prep.. I had a infection afterwards that healed but now have a hernia and like...
Hi A CT scan will show blockages ,narrowings as mentioned above so if you are bloating up then it will show any narrowings that might be there. Not sure about eating though the procedures for testing...
Just was wandering if you have been tested for H-Pylori and have had treatment for it. Years ago I had it ,knowing it can cause ulcers made me wander if you were tested for it.Glad to hear things are...
Hi Hope you get to talk to your Dr. and glad to hear things are healing for you. Let us know how things go and I know how waiting can be a bit much at times ..lol gail...
/community/emoticons/smile.gif Just a update here .I have been doing fairly good since my surgery .I am still eating low roughage and still not having any pains. I do still have my hernia and am...
Hi My big hair complaint now is my eyelashes are short and feel like brittle sticks.. I am not on Remicade but did take it 3 years ago. Not sure if it is old age or not. I had a whack of hair lost...
Glad things went good for you and let us know how things go...lol gail...
Hi Yah The sand doesn't sound good,I tried anusol when I had problems it has a bit of numbing in it.. problem was though I did not have a hemmie.It does sound like you might have a fissure going on...
Hi I am not a clloege student but I would ask for bathroom rights and perhaps .I am hoping others here that are in your situation will jump in and give better advice.. lol gail...
Hi Navy Best of luck and hope it pans out for you..lol gail...