Thanks for the replies, everybody. Interesting to see such range of outcomes - and that's the problem, isn't it? You either end up with a good working pouch, or one that's real problem; and the...
Hi everyone! I have some questions about j-pouches. A quick recap: Had step 1 (end ilio) from UC last July. Feeling much better, put on some weight, surgeon says he’s willing to schedule the next...
Thanks for the positivity, everyone! I’ll blame the last-minute nerves on being full (well…empty) of prep and not much else. I’ll keep you all updated as to how I’m doing as soon as I can....
Hi everyone, please excuse the “word vomit” of this post, I just need to get a few things out. After a pancolitis UC flare that’s lasted over a year, plus a nice c.diff infection on top (recently...
Hi everyone. Hope your health is well! Time for a novel-length list of questions from a potential newbie. After failing all meds for UC (5ASAs, Imuran, Remicade) and being unable to get off of...
Hi everyone. I’m a long-time lurker and first time poster. Diagnosed with severe ulcerative pan colitis in early 2011, which was only brought under control with IV pred. I obtained remission for a...