I had a subtotal colectomy (proctocolectomy is upcoming!) with a permanent ileostomy. Since my surgery, I'm on a 'medication vacation.' I was on Dilaudid (for pain) after surgery as well as IV antibiotics (I had excess surgical fluid that was infected). Two months after surgery, I finished all meds and have taken nothing since.
I continue to take multivitamins, Vitamin D, and fish oils, but nothing other than that. I am enjoying life in remission and want to give my body a break after years and years of toxic Crohn's meds.
I wish you all the best if you decide to go the surgery route. In the meantime, if methotrexate works for you, then that would be great!
Regards,
Kismet