Thanks again. I do have UC, not Crohns, but it has not been active in 15 yrs and is mild. I have one focal point of LGD, which is why surgery is being discussed. I have another colonoscopy on Monday,...
Thank you for all the info. It helps a lot. My UC is limited and has been in remission for 15 yrs, so maybe thats why he said that was a viable option. I'm going to discuss in detail with my GI, I...
Thank you. His letter definitely states either/or. I'm confused!...
Ileorectal anastomosis vs. J Pouch Surgery. I saw a specialist for a 2nd opinion on LGD. His letter to my primary dr stated that after my next colonoscopy and review of UC flares, either ileorectal...
I received a call from my GI yesterday telling me they were sending me to see a pathology specialist in Boston in the next few weeks, so I will learn more then. Has anyone had the surgery all in one...
That's so great for him (and you). Makes me feel better about possibly getting the surgery!...
Kristine, When did you get your last colonoscopy? You are lucky they are doing your followup so quick. I have to wait til July 1st, then wait for results after that. Its so scary to think about. I...
I think I would look for a new dr. You should have a second opinion on surgery anyway. There's no reason he couldn't give you a note for work....
I asked my dr. about it and she swapped me to Asacol 800 mg instead of 400 mg. I guess that one is not going away. She just changed the amount of pills I take a day....
When I was first diagnosed, my dr kept increasing my asacol. It ended up that I was taking 11 pills a day but that kept me in remission for 18 years. I wonder if they should increase your asacol some?...
I am sorry you had to go through all that. Its great that you are finally home. Hopefully, you'll start feeling better and won't need surgery. When do you have to have a follow up?...
I just want to thank everyone for their responses. I can't tell you how much better I feel having found this forum and getting info from people who have been where I am. So much info on colitis here!...
This is the 1st time they detected dysplasia. She said it is a minute spot but it is there....
I've had UC for 18 yrs. Had colonoscopy 3 weeks ago. Dr called with biopsy results and said there was a minute spot of low grade dysplasia. She said I needed another colonoscopy in 3 mos where she...