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I am so sorry for what has happened to you.... What hospital in Ohio are you in?? I am in the hospital also in Ohio.. Just had my closure surgery. Things will get better stay positive. My Name is Katie also!!

Well I had my closure surgery yesterday morning. All went well. The surgery took about an hour and a half. I was really sore and uncomfortable when waking up. Not nearly as bad as when I had the first surgery. Today I feel much better ofcourse the pain pump is helping , plus I have gotton up...

Hi everyone! I am having my resersal surgery May 13th. I am kinda scared on what to expect.. And what will happen next.. Anyone have any advice or info on meds on afterwards and how long recovery time is? Just what to expect.. Thanks in advance.. Katie

I am keeping my job and am looking for something else but I have to make sure their insurance will cover my CD before I start any new job. I am waiting for clearence from my dr. to go back to work , even if I start out a few hours a day and take it slow. I just can't believe how some people can...

Welcome to the forum - i am new here also. Enjoyed your story!!! Live in Cleveland and we are getting blasted today with SNOW!!!

Thanks Jill, I do like my job most of the the time... Now I am havng hard feelings because I feel like my boss's wife is blaming me for the insurance rise. Plus their are alot of fumes in their - prob not good for my health or anyone's. I just am hurt cause I have done alot for them and I know...

Good Luck!!!

I recently had surgery and got an ilestomy bag during my procedure. I have been on medical leave since. Basically I have worked at my job for 3 years a small family owned business and I basically help run a small auto repair shop. Never missed work really in the 3 years I have been there until...

They are having me pee in a cup also. I hope they check the pee first!! lol

I had surgery on 2/7/11 where they remove part of my small intestines and any abcesses inside me. I came home with an ilestomy bag for 3 months. Which is all good. I passed out after being home a week after I got out of the shower and had to go to the hospital for bloodwork. Long story short. My...

Good Luck to you!! You'll probably feel better after the surgery!!! I just had mine and got a temp. bag. Things are going well so far!! Good luck! - Kt

Did you get the adhesvise remover? [I] would not use alcohol because of the burn. Also the stoma care powder is good just put some on very lightly. I also just got home from the hospital with my first stoma and received the hollister kit.

Great post Kell!! Im new here and just got mine first ileostomy a week and a half ago. Is yours permanant? Mind will be reversed in 3 months. I also wear the belt all the time because that's what the nurse said!! I keep a paper type clip on the bottom it is black on the top and the clip part you...

Good Luck!!

Hi Joe- I have a Ielostomy. As far as the bathroom thing I mean the toliet. I always seem to be splashing. I try to remember to put toliet paper in the toliet first to help elimate the splash. Then I like to put some water in the bag to rinse in out a bit and get the rest out. Especially when...

Hi there - My name is Katie and I am new on here also. I recently have had surgery and had partof my intestine's removed. I currently have a bag that I am living with. Although it is temporary and I will have it reversed in 3 months , the fear that one day it may be permanent scares me. Although...

Hi my name is Katie - I was diagnosed with Crohn's June of 2010. I had my first surgery 2 weeks ago. I was on preg. and entocort to start. Still had symptoms. tried the new drug called Cymzia and after the second dose things got worse I got an infection and ended up in surgery. Does anyone have...

1st Surgery Hi - I just had my first surgery 2/9/11. I am home recovering but I am feeling so much better than I have in the past 6 months. Surgery won't be bad cuz your asleep. It's the waking up part. But they wll give you stuff from for the pain and hopefully you'll be better for a long time...