--- In jpouchsupport@yahoogroups.com, etoews@... wrote:
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> Hi Harriet! I'm praying for you and your quick recovery. Like Kevin
said, you came to the right place. Everyone on here is extremely
supportive, and Ernie and everyone else gives fantastic advice. 
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> I had UC for 8 1/2 years, diagnosed at 17, and had my colon removed
last year during a massive flare up. I didn't have the anxiety before
surgery that you are experiencing, as I was so out of it (in the
hospital), but before my reconnection surgery, I was incredibly anxious.
I understand exactly how you're feeling.
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> Being active is important to me too, and I wasn't able to workout or
run (long distance) for awhile. It's important to give your body the
time it needs to heal. It's a long road, but I think you will find (and
many others on here agree), that you will be so grateful in the end that
you have given yourself this incredible gift. It is MAJOR surgery, and
it is very hard, but you can do it, I know you can. We are all here to
help you, pray for you, and give advice along the way. 
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> Light some candles and get some lavender to help soothe your nerves.
You are going to be taken care of. 
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> Erin
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> From: "hyoffee" no_reply@yahoogroups.com
> To: jpouchsupport@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 5:42:35 PM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain
> Subject: [J-Pouch Support] Re: upcoming surgery
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> --- In jpouchsupport@yahoogroups.com , hyoffee no_reply@ wrote:
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> > Hello everyone,
> > I have had UC since i was a teen. I'm 59 now. Had my annual
colonoscopy June 19 and the results indicate dysplasia.
> > I am scheduled for surgery to remove my colon on 6/14.
> > I am terrified and would appreciate support. This will be my first
surgery since my tonsils were removed when i was a kid.
> > I know i am in good hands with the surgeon and the hospital in
Boston.
> > But, I am still so anxious.
> > Met with the stoma nurse yesterday and am trying to process all the
information she shared. I will be having a j-pouch, hopefully.
> > getting through the surgery is the obstacle i am dealing with today.
> > After surgery I know there will be huge adjustments.
> > I am fairly active and am not looking forward to not being able to
do yoga for a while or power walks or hikes.
> > Anyway...
> > Thanks.
> > harriet
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> my surgery is 1uly 14th..this Tuesday
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