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  1. Johnatron

    Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation

    So I am having my fourth colonoscopy next Monday and this time they will be performing a balloon dilatation to ease a stricture. I'm currently experiencing some bowel discomfort, however it was much worse a few months ago and has eased a little since. I just wondered if anyone has had this...
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    Body and Self Confidence Issues

    I'm 22 and never had a serious relationship, so I recently put myself out there on a dating website. After not having much luck finding anyone of interest, I had a message off of somebody who lives about 25 miles away. We seemed to hit it off and exchanged numbers and have been texting since...
  3. Johnatron

    Pain is Unbearable

    Sorry for the following rant but I feel like I cannot tell anyone in person the pain I'm in as they might think I'm after a 'pity party' which is not the case at all. So I was diagnosed with Crohn's in the summer of 2009 and had a small bowel resection in February 2012 after months of being on...
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    Stomach noises after surgery

    Hi there, on the 2nd of February I had a right hemicolectomy and spent a week in hospital. I have since been recovering at home and my bowel movements are 'normal' to me. However about a week ago I noticed I started getting stomach gurgling noises again and slight uncomfortable feelings -...
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    Surgery is most likely...

    Hey everyone, this is my first post here but I need somewhere to vent and talk to people who can associate with my situation. To cut a long story short, I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease over two years ago at the age of 16 and since then have never fully been in remission. I was on...
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