Travel to college

Well on Saturday, my oldest daughter and I will begin the journey to college for the first time.  She is attending a university 2 states away.  Her father, sister and brother will come several hours later as the sister runs cross country and her first meet is Saturday.  Of course that means the bulk of the unloading will fall on me!  She is also going to be living on the 4th floor - no elevators.  I will, of course be wearing my trusty Depends as I am still in a flare.  The Depends have "saved" me on several occasions.  I am very happy for my daughter but also a little sad.  It seems like just yesterday I put her on the bus for kindergarten.  Thanks for letting me share my thoughts.  Love to you all.

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left-sided colitis diagnosed after 3rd pregnancy 11 years ago: was in remission for 5 years

Current UC Meds:  12 Asacol per day

                          1 Rowasa enema at night

Other Meds:  Lipitor, Multi-vitamin, asadophilus, cinnamon capsules

 

In a flare since the middle of April

I am hoping I don't cry until AFTER we leave her. She would be so embarrassed. I noticed you are on the same meds as me. Are they working for you? I don't like the enemas but I feel they are doing the most good for me. Sorry you have this disease along with the rest of us. Take your meds and be patient. Thanks for your reply.

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left-sided colitis diagnosed after 3rd pregnancy 11 years ago: was in remission for 5 years

Current UC Meds:  12 Asacol per day

                          1 Rowasa enema at night

Other Meds:  Lipitor, Multi-vitamin, asadophilus, cinnamon capsules

 

In a flare since the middle of April

I know it is hard, but try to be happy that she is about to embark on an amazing journey. she's a lucky girl.

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diagnosed with cecal volvulus, 2006; two colon resections in the same year
diagnosed with colitis 2007

malrotated colon

no cecal valve, removed during surgery

probiotics