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    ? about what to buy for after sergery.

    I'm getting most of my colon removed at the end of the month. There is a chance of a ileostomy. My Doc. say 3 to 5 days in the hospital, then 3 to 7 days at my moms house before I can go home by my self. My mom will stop by twice a week. I'm going to the big box store Thursday I think. Due...
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    Trying to lose weight

    I'm trying to lose weight for surgery in 50 some days. I did great the first few weeks, but I'm have plateaued again. I have cut calories again, but it's not working. I'm defiantly losing size and I need to get smaller work uniforms. I'm gaining to much mussel. I have a hard time with any...
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    Diet energy help

    I'm in a diverticulitis flare with a small abscess. I know part of my energy problem is the amount of pills I'm taking, but the other part is my diet. I have to go back to work tomorrow to work 4 days in a row. My job is more or less on my feet for 10 hours, 8 to 10 miles of walking, at times...
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    Lialda not working?

    I have had 2 abscesses in the past from diverticulitis. I had my 2end colonoscopy beginning of the year. It showed active bleeding from my diverticula and 2 spots of UC. I have been on 4 Lialda a day for about 45 days. At first I was doing 4 every morning, but ended up with bad cramping...
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