I was thinking about the healing properties - not necessarily pain...
Has anyone ever tried Acupuncture for Crohns relief? Just had my first visit. I’ve always believed in mind/body/energy connection. The oriental methods have had success for a lot longer that our meds...
I feel that a talented surgeon has a gift and that I’d rather have him “connected “ to me, rather than detached and operating from a remote device The doctor I chose had a great record and had...
Today is my 1 year anniversary of my open surgery at Duke. I’ve been undetectable with PSA reading so far and am fully continent. Still working on the ED issues, but seeing nice improvements lately....
Get prepared and then hope it turns out to be for nothing!...
Hi tmichael You're 6 weeks out, so keep doing what you're doing and be patient. I know at that point I was getting pretty frustrated and wondering when and if continence would ever return. Then at...
don't worry sheepguy - asked them first. Just getting additional info and advice from the group...
I had open surgery 11/16. Originally I had a colonoscopy scheduled for 11/18. Being the lightweight I am, I rescheduled it. I know that in the surgery prep, it said the colon walls were fragile for...
Hey - keep the faith - it will get better. I was like you. I felt like I healed quickly, started elliptical workouts in earnest as soon as catheter came out. I laid off any weight training until the...
My father was diagnosed in 2002 when he was 69 years old. He's 83 now and initially had radiation treatment followed with several Lupron shots over the years for treatment. It is under control. After...
I think this definitely needs to be addressed with the doctor ASAP and if it has been happening for more than a day - hit the ER!...
That's great news - progress and recovery will speed up now that Tommy is out. I'm 7 weeks out of surgery and last night was the first without a pad - totally dry. Be patient and do those Kegals....
I hear you 40 - the last few days with the catheter become a real pain in the d**k! I know I was frustrated, because I was feeling better overall, but didn't feel like doing much because of the tube...
Hey there - that minor leaking around the cath during #2 was normal for me. I don't think you have to worry about it coming out. It is pretty well secured with the inflatable bulb inside your...
Merry Christmas to all. May each of you have a year filled with peace and increasing good health! This is an amazing group. The wealth of knowledge from the members of this site and the willingness...