I'm SO ready for surgery!

I look forward to getting this high output ileostomy reversed next week! My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1.

I've now lost 40 pounds in 2 months. Everything flies right through me, and I'm getting pretty tired of emptying a full pouch of liquid every hour or so.

It will be so nice to go back to my other ileostomy, which is located at the end of my small intestine. I would only empty it a few times a day and didn't have to have a big bag of IV fluids every night just to stay hydrated. Thanks for letting me vent.

I'll have my computer with me in the hospital and will keep in touch. :)

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Cecilia

Dx'd Crohn's in '99 at 28. Proctocolectomy and ileostomy in '06.
Disease-free, medicine-free, and very thankful to be healthy again.

Cecilia,

I hope that your surgery goes well and you will have a quick recovery. I will keep you in my prayers.

Judy

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Judy

 

spleen/appendix/gall bladder  removed/endometriosis/complete hysterectomy at 29/sinus surgery/numerous allergies & asthma/chronic kidney stones/ pancreatitis 3x's/2 knee surgeries-now need replacement/shoulder surgery w/ pins-which also froze following surgery/severe adhesions & scar tissue-stomach to chest-liver to ribs-colon to pelvis/severe IBS w/ constipation/subtotal colectomy 7/08-

 

Am now down from 17 meds a day to 8 and VERY healthy:)

 

There's always hope and things will get better :)

Thanks you guys! I appreciate your prayers and support. I have a really good surgeon who I trust, so I'm not going to worry. I figure I can have either fear or faith, but not both, so I choose faith! :)

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Cecilia

Dx'd Crohn's in '99 at 28. Proctocolectomy and ileostomy in '06.
Disease-free, medicine-free, and very thankful to be healthy again.

good luck Cecilia! i will keep you in my prayers. bye bye bagie!

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Hodaya

 

06/05/2007 - STARR procedure 

colonic inertia w/ pelvic floor dysfunction

Good luck.... my prayers and thoughts are with you

You have such a great, inspiring attitude! Wishing you good luck.

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Dx Mild Proctitis 7/06 at age 33, Dx Severe Pan Colitis 5/07, Dx Crohn's Colitis 10/07
Failed Asacol, Lialda, 6-MP, Canasa, Rowasa, Proctofoam, Entocort, Remicade, Humira
10/10/08 colon removed, temporary ileostomy
11/10/08 FINALLY off prednisone after 18 months
2nd of 3 surgeries planned for '09 to form j-pouch

Thanks, Lizzie! I appreciate your prayers and concern.

Once I have this high output ileostomy reversed and go back to my original one (yes, I currently have two), I will be absorbing more nutrients again. 

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Cecilia

Dx'd Crohn's in '99 at 28. Proctocolectomy and ileostomy in '06.
Disease-free, medicine-free, and very thankful to be healthy again.

Well, tomorrow's the day! I go in at 6 a.m. for surgery at 7 a.m. Thanks again for your prayers. I'll be in touch soon! :)

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Cecilia

Dx'd Crohn's in '99 at 28. Proctocolectomy and ileostomy in '06.
Disease-free, medicine-free, and very thankful to be healthy again.

Cecelia,

You're most likely done with your surgery by now; I pray that it went well and that you are not in too much pain.  I hope that you will be feeling well soon and are able to come home.

Please let us know how you are doing.

Peace and prayers,

Judy 

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Judy

 

spleen/appendix/gall bladder-removed/endometriosis/complete hysterectomy at 29/sinus surgery/numerous allergies & asthma/chronic kidney stones/ pancreatitis 3x's/2 knee surgeries-now need replacement/bunion & 2 neuroma surgeries/shoulder surgery w/ pins-which also froze following surgery/severe adhesions & scar tissue-stomach to chest-liver to ribs-colon to pelvis/severe IBS w/ constipation/subtotal colectomy 7/08/ c difficile

 

Am now down from 17 meds a day to 8 and VERY healthy:)

 

There's always hope and things will get better :)

yay!

can I third that YAY...?

YAY!

and wish you a speedy recovery.

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Chassity
28 yrs. old. married with one beautiful daughter (born 11/20/07)
-diagnosed with severe pancolitis u/c 2002 had total colectomy 12/19/08; emergency surgery due to abscess-had to redo ileostomy and switch to left side 12/25/08; 2/15/09 found blood clot in superior mesenteric vein (prob. from inf. and surgery inflammation)
coumadin, prenatal vit.
(temporary ileostomy....maybe)

"Things turn out the best for those who make the best of the way things turn out."

I am sooo happy for you and glad you will be going home tomorrow. The end ileo is sooo much beter than the loop- I have only had the loop 10 days and I hate it.

Anywah- I still have to get this infection taken care of and stupid butt drain out and then hope than in 8 weeks I can have the jpouch connected.

After this are you done??? i wish you the best.

I will look out my hospital room for any signs of fireworks.... hope you catch a glimpse or two.

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Jackie, 43
Pancolitis, DX October 06
Lexapro, Synthroid, Protonix- NO MORE PRED!!!

Surgery March 13th- Total Colectomy
Jpouch surgery to be done in 3 steps
Step 2- June 23rd
Step 3- TBA

It is sooooo good to be home!! My big, comfy bed feels amazing! I did get to see our city's firework display from my hospital window. It was surreal... fireworks on morphine... a 4th I'll never forget!!

Jackie, this is the last surgery for me! (God willing)

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Cecilia

Dx'd Crohn's in '99 at 28. Proctocolectomy and ileostomy in '06.
Disease-free, medicine-free, and very thankful to be healthy again.