New Diagnosis and Subsequent Surgery
Thu, March 20, 2014 7:26 PM
My diagnosis with ulcerative colitis was difficult in February of this year. I am 22 years old and active duty military. My symptoms started mostly with pain and without the proper tools and test my pain was mistaken for appendicitis and my appendix was removed in Afghanistan. As symptoms continued to progress and I returned to the medical team the placed me on a 10 day course of cipro and flagel with no effect. I was the medically evacuated to Germany where I was diagnosed with UC. I was then returned to the states and placed under hospital car. I had 2 flare ups where I almost died from internal bleeding and Thursday March 13 my flare forced me into surgery. Today I was placed into outpatient care. I am really just looking for some experiences with the surgeries and what I can expect for the surgery to create my j pouch and then my surgery to connect it?
Joined Mar 20, 2014
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rabomot388Joined Mar 9, 2024
Wed, September 17, 2014 10:07 PM
Jerry, can you please tell us about your experience? I have had U.C for about 13 years. When i was first diagnosed, i remember feeling hopeless and i asked my dr. to do surgery. I still remember him telling me that surgery was the las resort.....
Joined Apr 3, 2014
Thu, September 04, 2014 11:10 AM
Reply posted for david mc.
Hi David! I'm so sorry I couldn't get back to you I got sick shortly after with an infection and was sick for awhile. I'm much better and in remission now but my laptop is also broken so getting on this site on my phone was not easy. If you still want to talk email me at caitwith9lives@hotmail.com!
Joined Apr 13, 2014
Sun, August 17, 2014 8:06 AM
Hi David Have you had surgery yet? Let me know if you still need someone to talk to. I had my j-pouch surgery in 2013, and my reversal surgery this past March.
Jerri
Joined Aug 17, 2014
Mon, April 14, 2014 12:07 AM
Reply posted for caitwith9lives.
Caitlin,
i guess my my first question would be how does the K pouch effect your physical activity? I love to exercise especially lift weights and I have been curious as to how people who have had the reconnection surgery are effected in that aspect. I have talked to a few people who are big into running and for that reason they had chosen not to get the reconnection surgery.
Dave
Joined Mar 20, 2014
Sun, April 13, 2014 11:59 PM
Reply posted for david mc.
Hi,
I'm 22 and I've had Crohn's my whole life. I have a k pouch which is similiar. I'd be happy to answer any questions I can to help!
Caitlin
Joined Apr 13, 2014
Sun, April 13, 2014 11:58 PM
Reply posted for david mc.
Hi,
I'm 22 and I've had Crohn's my whole life. I have a k pouch which is similiar. I'd be happy to answer any questions I can to help!
Caitlin
Joined Apr 13, 2014
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