Great tidbits. I'm a bather, particularly in winter. Plan to pay it forward someday as you've done for me....
Alison - You've been soooo helpful and have armed me with a boatload of smart questions to ask during my consult. Srb1971 - Thanks for the info. Best of luck to both of you....
Probiotic - I'm fortunate my surgeon is very experienced with these surgeries. Learning of the 3 step process makes me feel more in control. How do they confirm UC or CD diagnosis? Just curious, do...
My OP was in search of information. My situation is not what I'd prefer but I'm not depressed or in fear I will become so. I see some handle their situations better than others and, since everyone is...
I posted my thread seeking information (positive and negative) of experiences from those having surgery, because all input is helpful. I got tons of great advice and thanks for that. NCOT: Discussing...
Pluot - Such a smart idea! Lets hope "Mommy" jeans never see the light of day again! Again, thanks for the good information....
Pluot, Wasn't aware stoma placement could be done in advance. Information is power.The "like" thread was posted by someone else. There is no judgment of anyone's choice. Your description of the...
Thanks Marianne. All input is appreciated....
Nothing is guaranteed when opting for surgery. Been researching this option for several months, talked with people that have lived with UC for decades; folks that opted for surgery; consulted with my...
Was one of your issues that the stool was loose?...
I was told placement of the stoma was important. What issues did you have with the loop?...
Guessing the 3 step allows for faster recovery? How was the surgery performed....laprascopic(sp) or the traditional way? How long was your hospital stay and recovery?...
Not sure I understand the differences of the "end ileo" and "temporary loop ileo". Does being eligible for a j-pouch mean you'd only need have the takedown surgery if you desired? Seems like having...
The word I should have used is "leaking".....make sense?...
Understand about the concern on diagnosis. There is a new blood test my GI sent to a company called "Prometheus". The result is supposed to be 95% accurate. The report has 3 options: UC; Crohn's, or...
Thanks for positive input. Very interested in the J-Pouch surgery but have been told about the risk of infection. What has been your experience? Surgery is scary and who wouldn't want to avoid it? I...
Diagnosed last year with severe UC. Tried Remicade but side effects were too much. Now using Humira. Although it controls my bowel symptoms, I'm very fatiqued and get ulcers in my mouth, eyes and...