Just joined a few minutes ago. I had no idea this forum existed until my girlfriend told me, so it looks like I have a lot of reading to do. I was diagnosed with Crohn's almost a year ago on September 23. I must say that life has been interesting to say the least. Around January of 2008, I weighed about 195lb, and when I left the hospital in October I only weighed 123lb. I am blessed that I have never had to have any surgery's, but it has been close sometimes. I haven't been back in the hospital since I was released in October, although I am sure there are several times that I should have admitted myself. Just wanted to say hi, and give a small bio. I look forward to catching up............