June 23 Webcast on: Colitis and Surgery: Why You Shouldn't Wait Too Long

If any of you are hearing that one word from your doctor "Surgery" and you have tons of questions, you might want to listen to the HealthTalk on June 23 regarding the topic: June 23 Webcast on: Colitis and Surgery: Why You Shouldn't Wait Too Long

Neat, I registered so I'm just waiting for it to start now! Hopefully I'll learn some interesting things. Thanks for posting this Mark!!

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Female, 22, Ulcerative colitis (pancolitis) since 1999; GERD; gastritis; osteopenia in hip & lumbar region of the spine from long term prednisone use.

Current Meds:
10mg Lexapro (for depression/social anxiety)

Ah man, I'm getting this error when I try to access the webpage sent in my email to listen to the webcast:

The web site you are accessing has experienced an unexpected error.
Please contact the website administrator.

:(

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Female, 22, Ulcerative colitis (pancolitis) since 1999; GERD; gastritis; osteopenia in hip & lumbar region of the spine from long term prednisone use.

Current Meds:
10mg Lexapro (for depression/social anxiety)

Well, even if you can't get it right now (I know webcast often have problems on their first run). They will post it more than likely for people to listen to in the future. Yes, it should be a good session, can't wait to listen..unfortnatley, may not have time to register tonight.

I was finally able to listen to this and it was great. Anyone considering surgery should definitely listen to this webcast.

Thanks again Mark

Hi EdieKristin,

If you get a chance maybe you could post your high regard for the webcast on the UCstory blog, we would like for others to know it is good so they might be more willing to listen?!

http://ucstory.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/discussion-on-to-wait-for-uc-surgery/

It was an amazing webcast. I have never listened to or participated in a webcast and this was a real eye opener. They really touch on everything Colitis related. They answer lots of questions right down to how u might feel the day after surgery.. and the days afterwards.. etc etc etc. Its truly a good listen. :O) Thanks got the info Mark.. your blog is great, I love the picture diary and the link to this webcast was also GREAT. :O) Thank you soooo much.

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Jenn 26/female
Ulcerative PANCOLITIS diagnosed 2004
Asacol 3 pills once/day
Daily Vitamin for Women and Folic Acid
Currently in a flare since March 6 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi EdieKristen,

Thanks for posting on ustory.wordpress.com, hopefully hearing what others thought others would be more willing to listen? Megan and I sent you a PM (private message) via your myspace account. We couldn't find how through this board to PM someone?

No problem, thanks for the message! :) I'm at work and they have myspace blocked here (of course, they're no fun. Hahah) but I will check it when I get home!

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Female, 22, Ulcerative colitis (pancolitis) since 1999; GERD; gastritis; osteopenia in hip & lumbar region of the spine from long term prednisone use.

Current Meds:
10mg Lexapro (for depression/social anxiety)

Just finished this and webcast was really informative, I wish I had this before I made my decision. seemed pretty right on about how my process went making that decision.

I finally listened to the webcast this weekend. It was really informative and helpful. I had my parents listen as well, and now my dad's bugging me to email the surgeon that was on to ask her opinion on my situation--I'm not sure if I'll be doing that...After listening to it, I want to have a laparoscopic surgery even more (I'm mostly worried about fertility issues) but I can only find one near me who does it and I'm not sure if he's experienced.

Thanks for posting it, Mark!

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Female, Age 19, Dx w/ UC August 2007

i wish i could see this video for some reason i can not get it to play for me at all

Sorry it didn't work for you, I can't explain why not, but here is the link to Health Talk: