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Fri, May 22, 2015 6:52 PM

HI my name is Lauren. I found out that I had U.C when I was 18. by the time I as 20 nothing was happening with the medication. I just was newly married and in April 2010 I had my son. By August I had to have my entire large intestine taken out. I have the bag for three months then had a reversal. However, my body was not taking well to the surgery and I went fro 160 pounds to 90 pounds within 3 months. My husband cheated and left me for another woman. I felt like my life was over. I still battle flare ups and weeks in the hospital. This is not easy but I am making it through. Just know it will get worse before it gets better. However, you are the only one that can put the work in!! BE POSITIVE BECAUSE IT DOES HELP!

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Joined May 22, 2015

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Tue, September 15, 2015 3:09 PM

Reply posted for laurenrache13.

I'm glad to hear you're working through it! I am always here to talk if you need someone. Sometimes, I feel like I may be in the same boat as you. Let me or any of us here know if you need anything!

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Joined Sep 14, 2015

Tue, September 15, 2015 3:08 PM

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I'm glad to hear you're working through it! I am always here to talk if you need someone. Sometimes, I feel like I may be in the same boat as you. Let me or any of us here know if you need anything!

kkeys10
Joined Sep 14, 2015

Thu, August 27, 2015 9:12 AM

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paidresearch
Joined Aug 27, 2015

Sun, July 05, 2015 12:36 AM

Reply posted for laurenrache13.

Hello, thank you for sharing your story. There are definitely good days and bad days, just have to try and stay positive through it all.

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