Hey all, Just an update, looks like the first surgery will be performed near the end of july. Can't wait to get rid of this disease, thanks again for the comments, and once i have the surgery i plan...
Hi Faith, I've been on remicade for 6 infusions, the last one being a double dose. However, i dont really respond to remi. The way Humira was explained to me was that it was kind of a back up to...
Hey guys, Does anyone here work rotating shifts with a j pouch? or have any info regarding rotating shiftwork post surgery? I'm concerned that it may not let my body adjust post surgery? It's hard on...
Hey Chris, I was just talking with a patient at my clinic, and she recieved remicade for rheumatoid arthritis. She went through trillium and said that when she went to trillium they wanted her on 8...
Hey everyone, Just an update...went for my 5th remi infusion today and just hoping it puts me in remission. So that i can get back to work. However, its looking like june i will be having surgery....
Hi, Thanks Chris for the encouraging comments. I've been told over and over again about Mt. Sinai and how well they work. Good to hear first hand of your success. Glad to hear your feeling better, I...
Marianne, I am so happy to hear of your and your family's success with surgery. Thanks for getting back to me, apparently the surgeon i am waiting to consult with is one of the best in the country....
Marianne, I was wondering if with the pouch you have urgency, I work in a factory, and using the washroom sometimesw takes a few minutes, Can you wait to get to a washroom? If your in the car driving...
Just an update... In the process of setting up a consultation with Dr.Mcleod at Mt. Sinai, concerning J pouch procedure. If anyone has any thing they would like to share about the J-pouch please...
Thanks everyone for the kind comments. What i have gathered is that most people do not regret the surgery. I will be finding out my procedure on monday. Everyone on these forums have provided me with...
Hi, Remicade helped me return to a somewhat normal life, it worked well for me but i didnt achieve remission. Its a very powerful drug and you should research it before you decide! For most people...
Thanks for the info, I will talk with my GI on monday and mention mt Sinai, I trust my GI's decision when it comes to the surgery. I definitely will be going with an experienced hand at this and we...
Hi, My surgery will be performed in Kitchener, ON. Not sure of the details of the surgeon yet, as the booking has not yet been completed. I considered humira, and my GI had no problem switching from...
Thanks for the encouragement! The J-pouch may be an option for me, just contemplating which would be better suited for my lifestyle!...
Hi everyone, This is my story, ill try to keep it short. Diagnosed in march of 2011 with left sided colitis. After several months of anti inflammatories not working, along with anti biotics, steroids...