Hello!
I am new to this site. I have had crohns disease for 8 years my diagnosis finally came when I was 16, but I was sick long before that. I am happy to say that for the first time in that 8 years I am finally in clinical remission. I am getting ready to have my 6th surgery. All my surgeries have been abscess/fistula related. I never had much support with my disease until I married my husband. My parents thought that it was the end of the world for them and were more concerned that people would think that I had an eating disorder. I am so happy that I found this site for additional support. I just had a surgery that failed on 9/25. I see my surgeon today to find out if there is a chance of being able to attempt the surgery again. The surgery that failed was because of a bad infection. I have a perianal abscess and fistulas. The plan is to remove my seton and place a fistula plug and an advancement flap. During my last surgery on 9/25 the surgeon was able to open and widen the fistula track to relieve some pressure and to help drain some of the infection. I am so nervous for my appointment with him today I didn't sleep much last night. I think mostly that I am scared the surgeon will tell me that there is nothing that he will be able to do. I would just love to just be "fixed" and no longer in any pain. Feeling anxious to see what will happen!
I am new to this site. I have had crohns disease for 8 years my diagnosis finally came when I was 16, but I was sick long before that. I am happy to say that for the first time in that 8 years I am finally in clinical remission. I am getting ready to have my 6th surgery. All my surgeries have been abscess/fistula related. I never had much support with my disease until I married my husband. My parents thought that it was the end of the world for them and were more concerned that people would think that I had an eating disorder. I am so happy that I found this site for additional support. I just had a surgery that failed on 9/25. I see my surgeon today to find out if there is a chance of being able to attempt the surgery again. The surgery that failed was because of a bad infection. I have a perianal abscess and fistulas. The plan is to remove my seton and place a fistula plug and an advancement flap. During my last surgery on 9/25 the surgeon was able to open and widen the fistula track to relieve some pressure and to help drain some of the infection. I am so nervous for my appointment with him today I didn't sleep much last night. I think mostly that I am scared the surgeon will tell me that there is nothing that he will be able to do. I would just love to just be "fixed" and no longer in any pain. Feeling anxious to see what will happen!
Hoping all goes well for you! :ghug: