When you poop more than you pee When all you want for Christmas is a porta-potty When you carry with you everywhere An extra pair of underwear Cuz you know there's a good chance That you will sh!t in...
Hi All, I've been a member here for several years, and during that time, the community here as been both resourceful and supportive, so thank you all for your contributions. I was diagnosed with UC...
I had the jpouch surgery recently and so far have no regrets; yes, the surgery did change my life as I am no longer taking prednisone, asacol, mercaptopurine, and remicade. I tried everything prior...
"I had ulcerative colitis." It's been one month since part two of j-pouch surgery, and I feel great for the first time in four months. Most importantly, no colitis meds since mid November - need I...
Hi All! As promised, I am writing to discuss my experiences with the J-Pouch surgery. One week ago was surgery #2 for me. I am happy to be rid of The Bag after three very long months. The second...
Hello, I just want to mention that for those of you who are considering the j-pouch surgery (or those of you, like myself, who already got the ball rolling), a great resource is www.j-pouch.org . I...
Hi Jackie I got used to wearing the bag fairly quickly, although it still is slightly uncomfortable to have the bag and go out to appointments and food shopping. I worry too much that the bag will...
Hi All, I finally scheduled the reversal surgery. The date is February 23 and I am so looking forward to it. What's really nice about this surgery is that the surgeon won't have to re- open the...
Hi Sparkle I know exactly how you feel, as most of us who have/had colitis would too. I was 24 when diagnosed and tried a lot of meds and was told several times by GIs to get the surgery. I worked...
Hi Paul Glad that you're getting better, with the exception of the irritated skin. My visiting nurses take my blood pressure at every visit. Paul, I'm surprised yours doesn't. What does your visiting...
I'm in the hospital right now due to dehydration. No wonder I've been feeling so crappy lately. I've nearly passed out in the shower twice. Lesson learned; drink aplenty and eat even with no...
Hi All, I had the traditional surgical incision and was in the hospital for four days. Right before the surgery, I had a cosultation with the anesthesiologist and he asked me what I feared most about...
Hello again, I want to thank all of you for your encouraging words and support. It is a blessing not to have to take any colitis medications, especially Prednisone. I may also be done with pain meds;...
Hi All, It's been years since I posted on this site. I was diagnosed several years ago and, at the time, used this site often to help cope. Over the past several years, I have been on Prednisone for...