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Surgery coming up

Thu, December 01, 2011 2:10 PM

Hello everyone, I have been dealing with UC for the last two years. I have tried all the medications available and nothing seemed to help. I was a healthy 37 years old when I started having problems. This Disease has put a HUGE strain on my family life. So I have surgery scheduled for Dec. 12 to have the colon and rectum removed and the J pouch creation. Trying to stay Positive and would like to talk to people who have been going or gone through this process. As you all know this is a very difficult thing to find people to talk to about.

Thanks Scott

scott01
Joined Dec 1, 2011

Tue, December 06, 2011 9:42 PM

Reply posted for Scott01.

I had an illiostomy with J pouch the end of Aug & it was reversed 3 weeks ago. I was very nervous about the bag, but got used to it. The colostomy nurses were very helpful with finding the best products for me. The first week after the reversal was bad, but it's much better now that the diareaha has died down with Lamotil. I'm back to work part time & starting to feel normal again!

boopster
Joined Mar 17, 2010

Fri, December 02, 2011 1:36 PM

Reply posted for RyanR.

Thanks I will be in touch!!

scott01
Joined Dec 1, 2011

Thu, December 01, 2011 2:45 PM

Reply posted for Scott01.

feel free to email me and can get more contact info if you like. I had UC only a few months before figuring out what it was and being rushed into surgery at 25yo. colostomy bag 2 years, doctors telling me j-pouch was hopeless, and finding a doctor who successfully did it, but still waiting for full recovery... know what the battle is like...

Ryan@bodywork4health.com

1/13/09 - colectomy and rectum removal

9/11/09 - failed j-pouch

11/1/10 - successful j-pouch

1/11/11 - iliostomy reversal

ryanr
Joined Nov 15, 2008

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