Helpful ideas about diet, treatment, moving forward, and life after getting surgery for treating ulcerative colitis.
Introduction: I’m a 36 year old wife and mother of 2 boys. I was diagnosed with UC when I was 26 and tried numerous medications and diets. Blessed that I was considered mild to moderate and never went to the hospital for my disease, except for one blood transfusion when pregnant. I had all the typical symptoms, bloating, diarrhea, blood and mucus. I refer to… Read More »Proud To Be Colon Free
Introduction to Kevin: 35 yr old Male, diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in January 2012. Under control with presdisone and asacol until October 2012. Was in 6 month flare that got progressively worse in April. Had surgery to remove colon May 3rd. Some more about me: Married father of four, love outdoor sports Symptoms: My pre-surgery symptoms were pretty standard, multiple loose BMs x day with… Read More »Shouldn’t I Feel Happy After Surgery?
Introduction: Diagnosed with UC in 2009. After trying all medications, it was finally decided that surgery is the next step. First operation was done on 23 may 2013 (so this is my update 2.5weeks post op). Surgeon decided to do the surgeries in 3 stages due to me having been on so much medications Some more about me: From South Africa, 29 year old Clinical… Read More »Operation 1 of 3 – Two and a Half Week Update
Introduction: Hi, my name is Lorraine. I am a wife and mother of 2 adult children. When I’m not sick with UC I am a social worker (for the past 26 yrs). I was diagnosed in January 2012. I was a perfectly healthy woman, very active and enjoying life. I was a new mom to a golden retriever and was walking him 6-7 kilometres a… Read More »You Can Get Your Life Back, I Did
Meet Mike: Just the typical 43 year old husband and father to 3 that unfortunately just lost my battle to UC but gaining my life back slowly. Some more about me: When I was healthy I loved to fish, hunt, attend all of my children’s sporting events, go to Reds games and Buckeye games with the family and of course have 1 date night per… Read More »1 Week After Colon Removal And On My Way