Sandy, I wouldn't stress too much about anything before the surgery. I had mine at 7:00 in the morning. The first thing the nurses did after putting my IV in was take me over to what they called...
There is almost nothing that I enjoy talking about more these days than ostomies. There is a lot of info to cover about them. Have you done any research thus far? How is your UC doing? It seems like...
First of all, congratulations on a successful surgery. I've spent most of this summer getting sliced open too, so I know how difficult it can be. Hang in there. My situation is a little different...
I feel your pain. I started my prep today for a proctocolectomy on monday. What I wouldn't give for some solid food. Good luck drinking that salty, disgusting mess tomorrow. Someone suggested that I...
I usually use a few different ones depending on my mood (prednisone and whatnot): Every day I put two feet on the ground is a good day(I get some wierd looks for that one, but that just means that...
John, I would be interested in hearing how your recovery goes. It is good to hear that so far it has gone so well. There is definitely a big range of recovery times from what I have heard/read. I am...
Thanks. I do find that it just helps to spend time on forums such as these. Nobody understands how life with UC is except for other people with it. It keeps me sane to spend time commiserating....
Beth, I am new to this site, but I couldn't help replying to your post. I am actually scheduled to have the total proctocolectomy this monday (June 2nd). I definitely share your feelings on the...