Good and bad and Humble

[foffer1]

Hi all,
I have read through much of this forum and am amazed at how lucky I am.
I have had crohns for a very long time but compared to what some of you have endured I can only count myself as very fortunate. I've had one surgery and spend a lot of time wondering where the closest toilet is and my flares usually consist of feeling sick in the morning but by and large I feel very humble.
Fair play to all of you.
Having said that I think I have a fistula, I have some unexplained clear leakage and blood showing. It doesn't hurt and I feel ok but it is proving troublesome and has a strange smell which is bothering me. My GP couldn't say but has referred me to the gastro dept and I am waiting for an appointment. This is all new to me.
On a lighter note and totally unrelated to IBD I became a Grandfather last week and everything pales compared to the joy of holding him, what a delight.
He comes with the bonus of him being quite often smellier than I am, which is good, and I am admiring his Huggies and wondering wether they can be utilized in some way, they do look a little bit small though and I expect his need is greater than mine.

Andy

 

[xJillx]

Hi Andy! We all have very different experiences with our Crohn's. No two cases are alike. I am happy to hear you have managed quite well for years without many complications. But I am sorry to hear you may have a fistula. You really should push to get in to see a doctor sooner than later. You certainly don't want anything to get worse.

Have you shared your story in the My Story thread? Please consider doing so. I think it will help many people on the forum (especially newbies) to hear from someone who has Crohn's for many years with little complications.

 

[Terriernut]

Andy, great news that the new grandbaby smells worse! My new grandbaby does as well, makes me feel ever so much better!

I had a fistula, but it was internal. From reading posts on here though....better get into that Gastro sooner rather than later!

Misty