Heres another update! Today Josh was able to move a little bit more then yesterday. Not much just a little walking around the room and even sat up for a little while, he was trying very hard despite...
His doctor talked to him a little about the Jpouch before surgery but hasn't really said anything since. I know before the surgery Josh seemed to really like the idea but said he was nervous about...
Well I finally have my internet back so heres a good update: Josh is still doing GREAT considering. Yesterday just the day after his surgery he was able to get up and move around some! It wasn't much...
I mentioned to Josh that I thought I was a little busy and we had a lot going so I might not post anymore and he acted disappointed, so I am going to keep on for him. He really enjoys all the words...
Ok Everyone Josh's surgery went great, he had surgery yesterday! It had to be done sooner then what was originally planed due to Josh's fever getting higher and higher and his condition getting much...
Update: Josh is going to have the surgery. His X-rays and blood work today showed that everything is getting worse. Not to mention his pain is becoming unbearable. The doctor has recommend the...
quincy I just seen your post, but thank you for the kind words. I am praying that after talking to his doctor he will welcome the surgery as well. Right now I think he is mainly upset because he dose...
WingZero I feel the same way. I feel like if he has surgery it can only improve everything, but it is not my body. The doctor is suppose to come back in a little bit and explain everything a little...
Heres the Update: Thank you once again to everyone! Josh woke up for a little while last night and I read him everything, he really enjoyed the words of encouragement. Unfortunately he is not showing...
Collicat Thank you so much for telling me your son's story. I just want Josh to feel better and be healthy again. In the past 3 months he had to stop going to college, going out with friends, playing...
Thank you all for the comments and support! He just went to sleep but Ill be sure to read them all to him when he wakes up. Red_34 Yea, everything about the other Doctors and Nurses let me know they...
Thanks again for all the encouraging words, but unfortunately I have a not so great update: The bottom line is Josh has Toxic Megacolon, if he dose not show improvement "soon" he will have to have...
They started him on methylprednisolone through his Iv, should I still ask about the prednisone? (Sorry if I sound clueless.....I am when it comes to this) His doctor is suppose to be coming to do...
Thanks for the suggentions :) He has his PSP and iPad with him already, Hopefully since he is feeling a little better now it will keep his mind off everything! & I am going to start trying to look...
Update! : But first thank you to everyone for all the advice and kind words. Everything has been very helpful, I know very little about Colitis and my husband is having a rough time. It means a lot...
Heres another Update! Delataforce, I wish I would have read your post sooner. The sigmoidoscopy went awful. I don't think it could have gotten much worse. They gave him something (I cant recall the...
Ok, Heres another update. The first doctor requested that a specialist come and have a second look and give some advice. The specialist came in and done another exam and this time used some kinda of...
Also Thanks for all the tips :) Hopefully we can discuss them with the doctor tomorrow, once we know exactly what is going on....
Well heres an update while he is asleep. We got to the ER and they decided to admit him. He was very dehydrated and they seemed very concerned about when I told them how much weight he has lost. Also...
Thank you both for the advice! He hasn't been eating or drinking much and is just getting worse. The enemas still aren't helping him at all, but I think its due to the fact he is only retaining them...
His old gi doctor passed away a little bit ago and he was seeing another one but was very un happy with that doctor so now, He is waiting another 2 weeks to see a new one, but I talked to him last...
Ok Ill start from the beginning. My husband is 22 years old and has had Ulcreative Colitis since he was 18, he was diagnosed after we had been dating for about 2 months. So I have been there from the...