I am 27 yrs. old and I am in between the two surguries. I am scheduled to have the take down surgury April 27. I didn't know about this site until after the...
Hi Neil, Glad you found this site. Sounds like you are doing fine. The next surgery is usually much easier all the way around. You may have a few ...
Ernie Jones
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Apr 1, 2005 7:41 pm
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Hi Ernie would you be able to let Lucy know my new contact address dsmsgfnam@... as I have lost lucy,s address from my address book on site when I tried...
Erin My son had his 2 surgeries in Jun & Aug of last year. To answer your question about being hereditary, I've heard it argued both ways. However, in my...
Erin He is doing well although he had a bit of a setback over the past couple of weeks. About 3 weeks ago he went for his 6 month post-op visit and got a very...
concerned about "j" pouch leaking frequently......any input??? sandraperagine <country914@...> wrote: Erin My son had his 2 surgeries in Jun & Aug of last...
Hry there. How are you coping after your second surgery. Is it difficult to cope with the loop ileosotmy or are you doing good. Have you had your third and...
In a message dated 4/3/2005 11:51:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time, country914@... writes: Erin He is doing well although he had a bit of a setback over the...
Everybody grab a cup of coffee...this is a long one! <grin> As it turns out, what started out as a stomach virus may now be pouchitis. A couple of weeks ago...
HI Steph, I'm 25 so I can totally relate to your story. I have had my jpouch for a couple years now and my body is finally getting used to it...althought i...
Oranges we usually don't chew well enough and the sections of an orange if still In the membrain come out the way they go in and the membrain is the pits. So...
Hi. My name is Betty. I am 54 years old. I have had UC for 20 years and will be having my surgery on May 25 to remove my colon and make a jpouch. My...
I remember when my gf got her surgery the concern was that her weight would affect the pull-through for the ostomy. Specifically, the surgeon was concerned...
Hi Betty Welcome to this group. I have a feeling others will address your concerns for there are many here who are very helpful. I can not really answer but...
Ernie Jones
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Apr 10, 2005 9:27 pm
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Hi Betty I am 59 and will have my take down on April 25th. I too have had UC for 15 years and have learned to change many things in my diet to servive. I...
Hi Betty, I had my colon removed and the j-pouch constructed on February 17, 2005. I lost 25 lbs from the surgery and the 12 days in the hospital. I am 55,...
Have you ever tried tinned madarin oranges. They have no skin on and you can get them in sweetened or unsweetened juice. I love them!! Helen ... Oranges we...
Have you ever tried tinned madarin oranges. They have no skin on and you can get them in sweetened or unsweetened juice. I love them!! Helen ... Oranges we...
Hello everyone I hope all are well. Sorry I've been so quiet lately but starting a new company and working a part time job for cash is no picnic timewise. I...
How often do you people with the j-pouch get a bloated, gassy feeling that lasts about 15-30 seconds, somewhat painful, then seems to go away? I'll get it...
... Rick, Welcome to the group........yes you just described my day......sometime I get 8-10 in hour usually at night before bedtime.....depends on what I eat....
What you are feeling are normal gas cramps. Since it is difficult to just pass the gas normally you will feel the bloating until you release it. Going to the...
Hi Richard, Good to hear from you again! There are several things that cause this problem. First, remember the small bowel has been used to being able to ...
Ernie Jones
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Apr 14, 2005 6:13 pm
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Hi Evelyn ,how are you Ihope Todd is well Ihadmy third stage surgery on the 7th April and end ed up with a infection and spent another 4 days in hospital on...