Maryann and Christine1946....so glad to hear you are both doing well!. I remember the lows of 5 yrs ago so well. ( it all sort of feels like another life though). Dillon, as well, is doing great. He...
Hi Everyone, I have not been here in a while. My son, Dillon, had his colectomy for ulcerative colitis and a J pouch built almost 6 yrs ago. He had a lot of complications during and after surgery but...
So happy to hear that you are doing well! I just posted that my son, Dillon, is about 5 years post takedown and he, as well, is doing so well. He says that his UC days are like a dream and that it...
Hello Everyone, There are a few of you out there that I hope may remember us. I most certainly remember you guys and all the support and advice that we received from so many of you. Six years ago my...
Christine....saw the pictures. You and the bride are beautiful!! Congratulations.... :wink:...
Congratulations to the whole family! I am sure it was beautiful! Cathy...
Back to your original question....all I can say is that my son was SO SICK and his life was completely out of his control until surgery. It completely gave him back his life and he is healthy is very...
Good question for your doctor next time you are there.....a good thing to know ahead of time...
My son tried Remicade for about 6-7 infusions until he made antibodies against it. It never did a whole lot for him...seemed to work for a couple of days. However, I realize that it has helped a lot...
I will try one more bump.......
Dillon had his done in 3 steps. 4 months between first and second surgery and then 8 weeks between second and third. Both were minimums that our surgeon would allow. Just as a note: Dillon really did...
bumping......
To those of you have known of Dillon's struggles throughout the years I wanted to update you.... He became a licensed pilot today!!! Something he never would have been able to do while he was...
It is great to see you on the forum. You were our (my son Dillion and my) inspiration 3 years ago. It was your story that we kept holding onto through the trials of surgery and recovery. You and your...
He was 18 at the time. 21 now...