When I had UC, I had bloody stool and felt like I had to go all the time. I was 8. I remember pediatricians didn't know much about the disease. Be sure you have a good gastroenterologist - a...
Hi there APpPles Nugget, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis when I was 8 - I didn't last long before surgery a few months later and then I had a permanent ileostomy. I don't know much about...
I got a BCIR in December after 42 years with a permanent ileostomy. So far so good - making adjustments, just like I did with the ileostomy. Nothing I can't handle so far. It's a long hospital stay...
thanks, Suebear. So glad that you and others do all you can to keep people informed and offer support. I'm not a candidate for anything other than a K Pouch or BCIR. I went to Cleveland Clinic in...
Yes, those are good sites, too. I have attended a BCIR seminar, met the surgeon, and am scheduled for BCIR surgery in December. Just researching as many sites as possible to see if I learn anything...
Hi there, if you have had BCIR surgery or K pouch surgery after having permanent ileostomy surgery due to Ulcerative Colitis, would you mind telling me your experience? thank you...
I'm researching a lot online about K Pouch and BCIR. Basically, after a month of doing this, I'd like to hear from those with firsthand knowledge about their own surgeries. What I've found on a lot...
Not sure I'd use the word "perfected" for BCIR surgery. I've been considering it or a K Pouch. Just found someone completely miserable with extreme pain from BCIR surgery this year. First complaint I...
Hi there. I'd sure like an update on how K Pouch and BCIR surgical decisions have gone for those considering them on this thread. It's 2014 and looks like the threads I'm finding are quite old on the...
Just joined the group, seeking lots of firsthand and factual information for my own decision to have a K Pouch or BCIR. Sunstarmom was the first post I've come across with very negative experiences...
These posts were written a while ago. How are you all doing now? I'm researching possible K Pouch or BCIR for myself. Any and all advice and input are greatly, greatly appreciated. Particularly...