Man, I just love reading this. No one in my family gets me. They try, but it's just too strange. The pred is known as the "make mama crazy" drug in this house. I wish it gave me exta energy. It just...
I've been married for 12 years dated for 6 years before we got married and when the UC hit and I was on presnizone, very evil drug, he looked at he and asked, "What the hell is wrong with you?" This...
I had the butt drain-not a problem came out super easy, but feels very strange when you're in teh hospital. The ab drains, at least for me, drained into these plastic holders. They left mine in for...
I had to have my surgery done in three parts because of the amount of steriods I was on. The loop illiostomy is just like you current one, except a bit bigger. Personally I've had some problems with...
I'm glad I'm not the only one looking at the smurf people wondering what the??? I didn't have time to get stressed for my first surgery. I was airlifted and then they had to get me strong enough to...
I am going to be going to a hotel with a hot tub and sauna. Has anyone had problems with their pouches after being in them? If so what problems? If it works out fine let me know as well....
I know when I was first diagnosed, I was also very depressed. As time goes on and you educate yourself and figure out your body, it will get easier. I agree with the enemas. It's like putting an ice...
I'm from Vulcan, MI which is in the Upper Peninsual of MI, very close to the WI boarder. Only "bigger" town is Marquette 2 hours north or Green Bay WI 2 hours south. No schoo last week because it was...
I too avoided the hospital or meds until I was so sick my family was afraid I was going to die. Which is actually how I ended up finally having surgery. There was no other option left. I have to say,...
I had UC for 6 years. Severe endometriosis for years before that which resulted in a total hysteroectomy 4 years ago. I was sooo much better after this that I thought things would be okay now....
It really depends upon what you like to eat. I was a carb freek, so it was really hard for me. I found Bunny Love noodles are very good. Really watch how you cook them. For bread this was tricky:...
I had more colonoscopy's the "regular" way than I can count. I've had one through the stoma and it was so easy. No prep except to stop eating and yes I did leave my wafer on. They did sedate me also....
Hi, Before I had my illeostomy, I was on a dairy free diet because of how sick it made me. After the surgery, I was really surprised to find out that I had LOTS of "mucusy stuff" coming out of my...