I understand. We all need to be safe.🙏🙏🙏...
I never have a problem in city or trains. Dont go to South Bronx etc. Don't think it's as bad as your making it out to be. Having a weapon is little too much for me. Why do millions live and commute...
And where is vacation destination?? Your getting away from New York Monsoon season. Aruba is my go to get away but more January-February...
Sure. I've had few stent procedures and few sound wave procedures . Waited 24 hours at least before thinking about it. If I felt fine then I was ready. Good luck. Steve 65 yr old male😊...
All good. Now to prevent another attack. This procedure is done now concentrate on preventing another? Potassium citrate been good for me and I've had many procedures 🤞 good luck.👍...
I've had stents where there was no issue and had stent where I had to go to ER bc it was hurting. Dr gave me Hydramorphone which is morphine. It dulled pain. Stent doesn't stay in long so hopefully...
Haven't had nausea after every surgery I've had but it's happened. I told Drs or nurses before procedure/surgery that I've been sick after waking up and they give me meds to help. Stent has mostly...
Foods high in oxalates are not good for stones. Chocolate Nuts Spinach Beets Tea Google to see list. Anesthesia can make you nausea They usually give you meds for that. Rest and be well😊...
All will be gone. Dr at one point gave me Hydramophone which is morphine bc my stones were a chronic issue. Once he gave me potassium citrate no more issues. The pain with stones is incredible and...
Had most of my procedures at NYU hospital here in long island(Mineola). One I had at there satellite office...
You'll be fine. Seriously it's not quite a surgery. My urologist calls it a procedure which is what I think of it as. They don't cut you open etc and I've had plenty of that. It's a quick procedure...
Total surgeries/kidney stone procedures where I was put under is 10 and I'm still here. 3 colorectal surgeries 2 hernia repairs 3 kidney stone /stent procedures 2 kidney stone /sound wave procedure...
Stent is fine. No issues. They can give you anti inflammatories and/or painkillers just to be safe in case of irritation. Funny bc when they take out stent there's no meds given. I thought it would...
Been there done that few times. I've been out for all my procedures. Not too bad for me. Good luck...
What procedure?? Stent in ureter/lazer or sound waves??...
Very little water. I've gone back to drinking iced tea(there is water in iced tea?) and tea is not good but with potassium citrate I'm doing fine. No idea how long it takes? Do you exercise?? That's...
Potassium Citrate 3x day has worked for me...
Good deal Keith. Not too bad travel time. I think I mentioned here before that Dr Shukla (my surgeon)moved to Northwell up in Westchester (bummer). I had my hernia repaired by Dr Pigazzi last January...
After being hospitalized yrs ago bc my primary Dr gave me Zithromax(couldn't. Control my Uc) for bronchitis I asked my gastro to be my primary bc I didn't trust any other Dr. He prescribed...
Guys I had my 3 colorectal surgeries at NYP plus 2 incisional hernia surgeries there also. Went in night before to hotel for all of them since I didn't want to deal with traffic going into city from...
Pam where do you live?? Best to consult with a surgeon who does colorectal surgery more often. My gastro Dr told me not to go to his hospital but to go into Manhattan where they do the surgery more...
Song great to hear from you. Just got back from Aruba last night so just catching up on things. Your journey has more bumps then many who chose surgery. You are a power of example to me and I'm sure...
Had my surgery at 59-60 later same year. I'm active at work and at gym etc so I don't sit home worrying about health that much. I volunteer at church etc. I find the less time I worry about myself...
Surgery is extensive. Older you get the longer recovery. We do have expiration dates. Older you are the tougher it is to recover from any surgery. Drs know that. I know that....
Surgeon who I didn't use said he does not perform colorectal surgery if patient is over 65....
Hambo who are you asking?? I was on 6mp for few years. No other biologics...
OM that's the rough road to be rid of UC. When you have UC the road has many potholes. Not easy but life has been great since surgery. I send prayers to all with UC🙏🙏🙏...
I check back in here frequently and feel bad for all going thru flares. After having UC for 32 years and last colonoscopy (2017)showing horrible scaring along with colon not doing very well I decided...
Hope you all have a great holiday season. 🎄🎁💐🎁🎄...
Yes I think fear of terrorism has something to do with it?? What a world we live in?...
NYC marathon officials will not let woman run who has a stoma and needs a kind of large backpack for stoma supplies and water etc. Interesting??...
1 after each meal. It has definitely helped. I don't get the slightest feeling of a stone developing. I rarely remember to take 3 per day but I try my best. Good luck...
Clo 1080 mg(10meq). Don't know what 10meq means)...
Is surgery an option?? See I know feeling you have,I had Uc for 32 years. My gastro wanted to put me in Humira or Remi after last colonoscopy and I said NO. I want my life back. I chose surgery and...
That's not the norm. Surgery gave me my life back. UC doesn't hold me hostage anymore,surgery was my saving grace. I've never liked sitting home letting this disease control my life yet it did...
Couldn't access also. Still wacky...
I've had my pouch since 2018 and no issue with bathroom at all. The less I eat the less I go.2-3-4x a day is the norm.I can hold it in with NP. I had the surgery so UC didn't hold me hostage anymore...
Best thing to do is lead a somewhat busy life. I've had stones in kidneys that did come out without me using painkillers when I thought the SEVERE pain was coming on. By working,going to gym etc etc...
Were you stones Uric acid stones??...
Did you talk to Urologist about Potassium Citrate?? Works for me and I was getting chronic stones. Had 5 procedures/surgeries since 2019....
Oxalates are in foods that can cause stones Nuts Chocolate Spinach Beets Tea etc etc You can google top 10 things that can cause stones. My urologist put me on potassium citrate 3x day with meals....
It's a prescription. Take 3x a day with meals...
Clo my urologist gave me script for potassium citrate which keeps uric acid stones from forming etc. Has definitely helped....
Don't forget surgery can save lives. Couldn't do that even 50 yrs ago. Best decision I ever made...
Was bad here on Long Island after lunch yesterday Cleared up today. Brother had it bad up in Hudson Valley...
Wow....
Bacon girl why would they remove your colon if they were doing a appendectomy?? And what does appendix have to do with UC??...
Song enjoy Maine. Some beautiful country up there. Can’t wave across the sound anymore. I don’t need Drs as much as I used to when I had UC but happy you and OH are happy with your medical Drs. Post...
New York in 50s today. 70s yesterday. Had 2nd of 3 surgeries April 9th so coming up on 5 yrs there. Think potassium citrate should help keep stones away. Hernia surgery was a sucess You have your...
Hey Song. As I’m reading your post I say “oh no” but then with you stating lifetime chemo is possible and does work I feel happy for you. Not always easy is it. I’m grateful for my J Pouch. I feel...