Just wanted to say thanks

[Jer's Girl]

I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to each and everyone of you who has been giving me advice and support over the last few months. Your advice has helped me both physically and mentally. I have been convinced to go to the ER when I needed to, and had lots of advice on my symptoms when I couldn't get my Dr to call me back. The emotional help has been beyond measure.

I have had this disease since I was 13, and I am now 27 (on March 29) and although I have had some great people in my life, I have never met another person with Crohn's before (although i have met a lot of people who know someone with Crohns and are therefore, experts). Aside form my symptoms and pain, Crohn's is a very emotionally draining disease. Worrying about the future, not making it to work, and having no one to talk to about this has been hard on me over the years. Finally having a place where I can go where everyone shares these worries really has helped me a lot. Reading all of your story's has been part of my therapy.

Having a place to go that is a no judgment zone has also been so important. I never thought i could talk about all of my embarrassing problems and feel so normal about it! Having this site makes me feel like a normal person again in so many ways.

Lastly, as many of you know, I have been having an especially hard time right now. I would like to thank each one of you by name, but at the risk of leaving someone out who has put there time and hearts into helping me, I'm just going to say one big thanks to you all. I don't know what i would be doing right now if it wasn't for all of you. Thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart.

 

[Jer's Girl]

Thank you all for your help, especially those of you who have written to me offering advice and hugs. Yous support means so much.

I hope it doesn't make anyone feel left out as I appreciate all of you but I would like to send a special thank you to Jettalady and Nyx.

Jettalady, thank you so much for your knowledgeable advice. I really trust and value your opinion. Thank you for your continued caring responses. It has really helped, especially when it has been hard to get answers from my Dr.

Nyx, thank you for convincing me to go to the ER a few weeks back. Also, I may be ending up with a bag soon which has always been my worst fear. Hearing how well you have been dealing with it and even embracing it has really inspired me and helped me to accept my situation. It has meant the world to me to hear from you.

Once again, thank you all. I'm sure I will be counting on you for even more advice and support over the next few months leading up to whatever is going to be the outcome of all of this.

 

[Jerman]

(((hugs))) to ya, here's hoping your feeling much better soon!

 

[Nyx]

Awww Jer's Girl! We're all just here to help Hope you start feeling better soon (I still say you should go into the ER kicking and screaming...lol).

Take care!

 

[Astra]

Sending you a big hug

(Me too, go to ER hun)

xxxx

 

[ameslouise]

JG - Hang in there! You seem so sweet, I hope everything works out okay and you start feeling better real soon.

Take good care of yourself - Amy

 

[soupdragon69]

So glad you are getting the help you need both here and medically!

Keep us up to date with how things are.

Thinking of you ((hugs))

 

[Crohn's 35]

Giving a smile or advice that helps, makes me happy too! Glad we are able to help you in your hour of need. Great people here! .

 

[Tan]

Oh JG you have been suffering for a long time.. 13 is such a young age to start dealing with this disease.. you are one strong girl.

Big (((HUGS))) to you, good luck hun with the coming surgery... hope all goes well. You will be in my thoughts.

 

[Mark33180]

Hey JG as many of us know its a tough road and we will always be here for you if you ever need it. Hope things are improving for you and know you are cared for here.

 

[CrohnsHobo]

Stay strong. Hope things look up soon.