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
http://ucstory.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/discussion-on-to-wait-for-uc-surgery/
That decision to pick the "optional" surgery for some is really really difficult, it took me three years, but this information may be helpful?! We also just posted some new videos on my uc to jpouch blog that are about UC, jpouch and related stuff: http://ucstory.wordpress.com
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