And 3timechamp happy 5 th to you also . Can’t believe it’s been 5 years . Those kidney stones you keep producing … stop that !!!! And another hernia I am so sorry that can’t be fun . I told you...
Song I am happy to hear they have given you given you this alternative and with great stats 18 years yah you got this you can beat that number for sure . And the move sounds like a new beginning new...
Hi Ks1905 My last scope was 2021 and it showed some pouchitis I went back on antibiotics and a few weeks later it cleared up. My pouch doesn’t hold a lot guessing it may be smaller since I go so...
Hey 3TC nice hearing from you. How’s the family ? How’s the hernia I know you had surgery but wasn’t sure if it was acting up again ? Are you still working long hours ? Weather is cold and...
Happy to hear you have had no issues 😊...
I am hoping my GP can put in a referal if one needs to be done asap If you go more then 1 year without seeing him you need a new referal . I am just over a year . Will see what she suggests . I did...
Will do thanks 😊 Unfortunately it’s been an on going issue the number of bathroom trips . And after a few pouch scopes , fecal transplant, they really can’t tell the reason. Most of the time it’s...
It’s been 5 years this month since my take down . My pouch finally seemed to settle down earlier this year. I still go to the bathroom 15 times a day but it’s not a big deal In the last year or so I...
Thinking of you often Songlady. Stay strong and positive and all will be well. We are all here for you . 🙏🥰...
Confined to one area is good news. Glad to hear you were in and out so soon. Sending well wishes and thoughts. 🙏...
Songlady you got this. This is just a small hiccup on the road to full retirement. From what you said it sounds like it’s in one area so that’s good news and having both surgeons there is a relief ....
Songlady that’s great that you got the vaccine , the sleeping well might be from feeling reassured you are protected more now then before. They are only offering the vaccine to heath care workers...
Song sorry about your hernia so close to your surgeries and the rip sound just makes me tear up knowing what you had already been through to then experience the hernia .But happy to hear you are...
3TC that’s great about the move in glad it’s going well and having your son back must be a relief. Good for your other half nagging you as you put it to get into the doctors and another hernia is...
Thanks for the post updates I just learned now I could click on the persons name and it brings you to all their past posts ... goodness that’s easier then trying to find any past posts or looking to...
Sorry to hear you are suffering like this . I would give the new biologics time I know it’s easier said then done but try to remain calm and hopefully they do the job....
I haven’t been on in awhile but I agree he was very helpfully . How are you guys doing? Hope everyone had a good Christmas and New year ....
For me smoking always put me into remission the only crazy thing was I didn’t realize it at the time . I was a social smoker or a summer time only smoker so I didn’t put the two together for years....
Happy to hear your mom didn’t suffer 🙏. And awesome news about the new GF and a nurse that’s helpful . Love my other half but if a Mr Doctor gastro came along my other half would be tossed to the...
Hi guys I hope everyone is doing well. Sending virtual hugs to everyone My takedown anniversary is coming up next week... I feel like it was a lifetime ago. Steve I am so sorry about your mom, it’s...
That’s 😞 sad. I guess people are taken in everyday by con artists . Glad you’re aware of it all ....
Good idea !...
What is catfish ?...
Like anything out there “ be aware “ that’s all. I agree Steve go with the within 24 FT or we don’t message. I had a few guy friends on plenty of fish and match years ago and I only ever heard of 1...
Ohh online has its moments but overall It’s not bad. Yes some folks can play games and lead you on.... then there are the serious ones that do want a relationship. I met my other half on there over 5...
Hi 3TC Do you have many accidents I remember you saying you were a heavy sleeper . My boyfriend begs me to take a sleeping pill so I can have a restful sleep because I get up a few times a night ....
Song so happy to hear your check up came up clean . I can’t imagine the relief you felt . Sorry to hear about a family remember passing :( 🙏 And I have thought of you guys often. It’s nice we can...
Happy to hear your mom is still doing ok . Lets hope all this is over with soon . Our government is giving out $2000 a month if you are out of work which helps a little better then nothing. Things...
I am sorry you had to go through all that , but thankful you were one of the lucky ones🙏. Is the government subsidising you at all for being off work? And hopefully the morons there don’t open up...
Hey 3TC Just saw your post happy to hear you are recovering. I can only imagine how frightening all that had to be. How are you managing now? I see some of the states are starting to lift the bans....
3TC I wish lol . When I was sick in the hospital I lost around 15 pounds then an extra pound of two of colon . But my issue is up until recent I was in too much pain to work out or I was worried...
Hi guys NSSG thanks for reaching out 🥰 I am doing a better thank you. I guess I am one of the odd balls that My system takes awhile (13 months ) to settle down . I still go often 10 times min a day...
Thanks 3 TC wishing your mom a speedy recovery . On another positive note I am feeling a lot better haven’t had an issue in close to two weeks . I certainly don’t go 1-2 times a day but that’s ok...
Albnnach that is amazing that your pouch is working that well. From reading the posts on here I believe there are more success stories then not . Unfortunately I am one of the not . Maybe that will...
Songlady it’s so nice to hear from you . And so glad you enjoyed Italy ... it’s still one of my favourite countries . Sad part is I know if I went again there would be no red sauce on my plate :( I...
Like you my immune system went and attacked my joints after my surgery. Autoimmune diseases are known to strike in multiples it is not often people ever only have one. Now in all fairness I have...
3TC well hopefully once rehab finishes she can resume her treatment ....
Bull101 my pouch is a year old ( take down Aug 2018) I think it’s just a very sentive pouch and up until Aug this year I still had ulcers and inflammation in the pouch . Maybe a few more months till...
Hi KS 1905 I didn’t have a blockage because I was running to the bathroom non stop How did you get your blockage ? And I know when my pouch is empty most of the time I start pooping form yellow...
Hi 3TC hope all is well with the kids and work . How is your mom ? I took an Imodium early on in the evening and that stopped everything but the problem was I was bloated the whole night with...
Hi NSSG gave up the antibiotics a few months before the fecal transplant since then things settled down a wee bit . Not 100% but as well as my pouch will allow . Spices for me are a no no even a...
I should have known better!!! My pouch was just settling down these last 2 months .. not normal but better then the last year . Since eating a few handfuls of peanuts and dried fruit I have been...
I would like to know the same. Before the colectomy I had daily low temperature like this and I was in Tylenol every day. I was flaring. Do you mean voltaren gel?[/quote] Andrina yes voltaten gel...
It will get better give it time we all heal differently. Thank you for including me into the 2018 class :) Yes it's gas pain. And I can't always pass gas. I only can when I'm laying down. Standing up...
Thanks 3TC and it’s nice to hear you guys are all taking care of your mom . She has to be an amazing lady to raise 5 boys who now are taking turns looking after her....
Consider yourself part of our class for sure :) Sorry to hear you are still experiencing issues . Is it gas cramps you are experiencing? I suffered with that till about July then I did 4 sessions of...
Songlady it’s so nice to hear from you and I am happy to hear all went well with the radiation . Hopeful the hernia isn’t going to be a big issue and if needed it’s a small repair . Drama free is...
Happy to hear 3TC your doing well. And agreed 4 operations in a year is enough for anyone . How’s the business going ?...
Hi guys it’s so nice to hear from everyone . I just had my 1 year take down anniversary this week. I truly love to hear so many of you are doing well. I have come to accept this is the way my pouch...
Business sounds like it keeps you busy and that’s great 3TC. And regarding the ex most will never change and that’s ok that’s why they are our ex’s . Glad your one daughter is helping you out with...