Good Afternoon Harriet,

Wanted to wish you the best of luck with your up incoming surgery. I went
through the procedure to have my colon removed and j-pouch created on 3/30 of
this year due to chronic UC. In a few months I hope to complete the process
with the takedown. I can honestly say it has been the best decision of my life.
There is no contunal pain anymore.... I just feel great.

The best thing you can do is keep a positive attitude which will definately help
in the healing process.

You have defintately come to the right place. If you have any questions, I can
guarantee you will find what your are looking for here.

Jim
---- hyoffee <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 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
>