Way to go, Lisa!! It will get better with each passing week. I had my take down on May 5th and I am doing great now. Down to 4-5 times a day now. What are...
Thanks everyone, I am doing OK today. I did not have to get up even once during the night last night. But I did not eat after supper either! I think I'm going...
Hi Lisa, I am where you are when it comes to the Immodium. I am experimenting with how much and when also. Just when I thought I had it down pat I had an...
Karima... I don't know how you get used to it. I remember when I had UC really bad and I had accidents...It was terrible, humiliating etc. But the worst part...
But we will all make out fine... Yes, we will day by day. Karima ... From: mamatojes@... To: jpouchsupport@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005...
Hi Lisa, Remember, the pouch which is really part of the small bowel is used to being able to continually keep the contents flowing. Now this stops short at...
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Aug 1, 2005 6:12 pm
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Karima, It will get better! Keep trying to strength the anal spinctor muscle. I don't know what it is to be constipated for I always need some antidiarrhea ...
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Aug 1, 2005 6:12 pm
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Ernie, It is funny b/c with UC I was one of those people who were always constipated and then would go to the bathroom for a whole day about once every week or...
Hi Ernie, Thanks for your words of cheery-up wisdom. Karima ... From: Ernie Jones To: jpouchsupport@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 1:39 PM ...
Glad that you are doing great. I have been trying to find a middle ground with Imodium. I take 1 capsule twice a day and I got constipated so I tried just...
I guess we are all a little different...LOL you are right though. I'd rather be a bit constipated rather than have the runs. I ate out tonight and did fine. I...
Hi Kevin I am just the opposite..would have the runs than be constipated..i hate the feeling of constipationg and the pain associcated with it..of course i...
Lisa you are really lucky to be feeling so well after so short a time!! Enjoy!! xocheryl [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Cheryl, I know...that is why I am suspicious...but maybe it is b/c I had such a long time to recover b/t surgeries...I am hoping I am just lucky but will not...
Hi Ernie Finally Stanford gave me a referral..its with University of San Fran so hopefull get some issues taken care of..I wondered about the dogs for the...
Hi Michelle That is probably where i will be going and Stanfrod recommended them also..thank you Stephanie mlsozz@... wrote: Agular at UCSF is supose to be...
Sorry, I havnt been back to the group for a bit. My surgeon is Dr. Matthews in Chico. He is excellent. I can send you his number if you want. He has a...
Lisa, Just be grateful for every good day. Karima who is a little constipated right now. K ... From: mamatojes@... To: jpouchsupport@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Hi Stephanie Most will have 4 weeks at school training with the guide dog before going home. First, each person has to prove he/she can get around with his...
Ernie Jones
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Aug 2, 2005 3:46 am
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Hi Lisa, Just shows we are all different, even if the same in some ways. I took my morning Metamucil & had rice , applesauce & a banana for breakfast. Have ...
Ernie Jones
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Aug 2, 2005 3:46 am
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Lisa, Great going. Yes, you may have some "bad" days but I feel you are going to do just fine! Blessings, Ernie ... From: <mamatojes@...> To:...
Ernie Jones
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Aug 2, 2005 3:47 am
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Ernie, That fresh corn sounds really good! Lisa [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
All I can say Ernie, is what a way to live. I am having some slight constipation (more slow than stuck). I got brave the other day and had an ear of Silver...
Hi Karima, I think the nurse was stating caution until your incision is completely healed. This sounds like a good rule. But after you are completely ...
Ernie Jones
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Aug 2, 2005 3:36 pm
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Hi Lisa how are you Ihave been thinking of you while you were awaiting your last surgery hope evrthing is going well I started getting these spasms at times if...
I haven't had the nerve to try any corn yet, afraid of the gas! I like sugar and cream or whatever they may call it in your area. I haven't had any in two...
No Kevin, I didn't move yet. Gotta sell this house first and it is on the market about 2 weeks. Having an open house on the 14th. And I know the corn you are...
I agree it was a cautionery statement by the nurse. Boy this little bugger scab is tenaciously holding on to me, not that I am ready to go swimming. I find...
Hi, all, I had my takedown on June 6th and got out of the hospital on June 13th. On July 25th, I started back to work part-time, MWF, five hours a day. That ...
HiErin how are you Iwould say thas pretty normal I,m the same I have not had a good night sleep since my first surgery June 04 last year I took 4 weeks off...