I've been reading about veggie fasts online, and just watched a great movie about their effectiveness. I was wondering if I could try this for a few days. It's a great way to get the nutrients of...
It seems like it's really individual what each person can eat post surgery. Within a week I was eating cucumber, tomato, onion salad. Now, a month past surgery, I eat whatever I want. I'm a pretty...
I'm happy that you're feeling so well 5 months post surgery! I'm sure that I'll face whatever comes, as I have before. It's a different ball game with infection and fever, however...I'll just remind...
oh i know. I'm fine with the prep! I hope I don't get an abcess and need a drain, but I supposed I'll handle that if it happens. I'm not thinking about any complications...but if I need a drain...
Hey Jennifer, I'm sorry that you're in such bad shape. I felt that way in January, but the prednisone kicked in it seemed after a few months? (does prednisone work that way) and is keeping me going,...
That is interesting. We should keep in touch..update each other. Are you doing a J-pouch? Do you have to do it in 2 steps? What are you doing until then? I've been trying to meditate and walk and...
I'm about to meet my hematologist for the first time tomorrow to see about raising my hemoglobin levels with iron infusions. How long do the infusions take? Have you had any side effects? I had to...
This message will be my first post, though I've been reading the posts on here for months. I have had UC for the past 6 years and after the typical struggle that UC'ers face, I've decided to do the...