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I'm having a colonoscopy tomorrow too! This is not my first one, though. I've had a few over the years. They're not bad. Today you (and I) are doing the prep - no eating, which sucks. You have to empty your bowels - I'm taking Miralax, but I'm not sure what you're doing. Probably something...

Oh no! You're undiagnosed - how come? Can they not identify the problem for sure? That's tough :( Is your health what's preventing you from going to college? Things will get better! They did for me and they will for you! The beginning (when you're first being diagnosed) is the worst, so it'll...

:( What's wrong?

Okay so they removed the catheter yesterday and while it wasn't pleasant, it was all right and it's so great to not have that thing anymore! Peeing does hurt sometimes though, so I'm hoping that will go away soon - I know that's probably because of the catheter. Today I'm starting clear liquids...

Oh also yesterday was bad because they tried to get blood drawn but couldn't get any!! Veins were just too small I guess. Literally stuck me about 11 times until they gave up and I got a blood transfusion last night because my hemoglobin was too low. Received two bags of blood. So I guess...

Well surgery was Friday. Now it's Monday and things are okay. Apparently surgery went well but recovery has not been fun. They're taking the catheter out tomorrow - I don't enjoy it and think I'll appreciate having it gone, but I'm kind of scared of them taking it out because a) it's soo...

Not so good - have to get surgery in Friday. Strictureplasty or resection, depending on if the strictureplasty is possible. Not looking forward to it...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm feeling calmer now, thankfully. It's always helpful to hear about others' experiences in such detail so I know more of what to expect. Thanks for the heads up about the bloated feeling Spooky - I guess that'll be more encouragement to get up and walk. Now my...

Hi all, I'm 19 years old, just finished my first year of college. I am scheduled to have a strictureplasty surgery this Friday, although the surgeon said that he won't know for sure if he can do the strictureplasty until he actually looks at me when I'm asleep. If the strictureplasty is not...

Hi all. I'm new here, and my story is basically that I was diagnosed with Crohn's when I was eight years old. I had a resection surgery in my small bowl in 2003, and then I started having symptoms again in late 2004. I've taken various medicines and am now 19 years old, just finished my first...