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  1. DanM

    Doctors in Switzerland?

    It has been a few years.... Life is busy, to say the least. I have been responding very well to Humira since my surgery 6 years ago. The docs said at my last muppetoscopy that I am in full endoscopic remission. If it wasn't for the obvious signs of surgery, they would not know that I had...
  2. DanM

    "Free" Ostomy Supples

    Now that Mr President is impeached and will go down as a sore spot in the anals of history, I have a small pile of ostomy supplies that I would to get rid of. They are free to anyone here... witch a catch. You must make a donation to ameslouise's Take Steps team (if she does not mind) or CCFA...
  3. DanM

    Reversal on Thursday!

    Its time to impeach Mr President!! My takedown will be this Thursday. Hopefully I will be out by Sunday. Wish me luck!
  4. DanM

    Life insurance

    I was rejected for life insurance due to the surgery back in February and other Crohn's related issues. Has anyone else had issues obtaining life insurance?
  5. DanM

    Group Doctors Appointments for Crohn's

    My doctor's office is trying something new for Crohnies with active disease. According to my doctor's office, people with diabetes and other chronic diseases have management of their care with a combination of individual and group care. Here is how the program will work... In mid April I will...
  6. DanM

    Takedown Surgery Experience

    After only 5 weeks on the job, Mr President is about to be Impeached and the Vice President will be given back the job he duly deserves. I will have my takedown done in about 3 weeks, assuming all is well at the doctor's appointment on Tuesday. LOML wants to know more about what life is like...
  7. DanM

    Stomach Sensitivity After Surgery

    Its been almost 6 weeks since my resection and temporary illiostomy. Since then, I have had three bouts of severe upset stomach that put me in bed for a day or more. Of those three occasions, I have had two bouts of extreme D that landed me in the infusion clinic for several IV infusions. If I...
  8. DanM

    Enema Dye Study

    I am about 2-3 weeks from my ostomy reversal... YEA! I know they will ask me during rounds if I have passed gas. I can't wait to ask the med students to pull my finger. The doctor wants me to have an enema dye study to see how my colon is healing. All I know is that they are going to shove a...
  9. DanM

    Open Wound after takedown?

    I am about 1 month from my takedown surgery and am wondering what the recovery is like. I have read that some surgeons leave the wound open to heal itself. Is this true? What was your takedown experience like? Dan
  10. DanM

    Preferred colostomy bag style and suggested supplies

    I was wondering what style of bags others use around here. I am not loving this drainable bag with the clip as I can already see stains on my hospital gown from where the nurse did not clean it well. I was thinking of the two piece with a sealed bag. Any other supplies or accessories I should...
  11. DanM

    Online sources for ostomy supplies

    Good morning! I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for an online shop for ostomy supplies. thanks! Dan
  12. DanM

    Resection Time

    Its my turn now to have my guts ripped out. I'm heading to the hospital tomorrow morning. Wish me luck! Dan
  13. DanM

    Your Post Surgical Experience

    I'm hoping others would share their post surgical experiences. What type of surgery did you have? How long were you in the hospital? How long were you on bed rest? How long until you felt slightly normal? How long until you resumed a "normal" life? Did you have a temporary stoma from the...
  14. DanM

    A TP Holder you must see.

    My wife found this online. I hope you like. http://www.rhyme-in-tyme.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=423
  15. DanM

    Laproscopic or Open Surgery

    For those of you who have had surgery, was it open or laproscopic? Dan
  16. DanM

    Its Amazing how quickly things can deteriorate and snowball

    Long time no post. Abby has been my life and kept me away from other things. She is almost 1 year old. How the time flies. Welp, things went from crummy to crappy to welp... where I am now. Shortly New Years I started to feel a little run down, but nothing I was too worried about. That...
  17. DanM

    Humira Syringe

    Hi everyone! I been using the Himira autopen for a little over 1 year. The bee sting like jab was getting to me, so I decided to give the prefilled syringe a try. The syringe has a .5" 27aug needle and is very easy to use. It is much gentler than the pen. The only discomfort comes from the...
  18. DanM

    Post Colonoscopy Munchies

    The colonoscopy is done. You recognize how Fozie and Kermit feel after a long day of work... You haven't eaten in almost 2 days... what are you craving? I am thinking about Miyas Sushi.... vegetarian options though. Dan
  19. DanM

    So Doc, Did You Find My Keys While You Were Up There?

    Yep, I am in the middle of prep day. The doc decided to do my muppet scope early so we don't have to juggle a baby and the procedure. This time they are giving me the docalax and miralax prep treatment with a gatorate mixer. So far, so good. We will see what happens tomorrow. Isnt wifi grand...
  20. DanM

    Who's shooting up today?

    I was curious who is doing their injections today. I just finished my B12 and Humira shots. Yeah, my legs are a bit sore now. If you will excuse me, I need to take my Flonase, 6MP and folic acid. Dan
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