New to the group, Thank you

[RAW]

While I was diagnosed with Crohn's in September 2007 I consider myself new to this disease. I never thought I needed to surround myself with people that have this disease because of where I work. I felt as though I couldn't be surrounded by more people that understand than those that I work with, so now I am sure you are all wondering where I work. I work in an Endoscopy unit and my office is located in the GI clinic. While I have a wealth of amazing physicians and knowledge at my hands some times I feel like I am around people that understand the least. In terms of medical advances and treatments I have everything at my disposable however the true emotional support comes from those that understand what you are going through. So what I would like to say is thank you to all those that are brutally honest about what you are going through because sometimes it is nice to know that there are others out there that are doing the crazy things that I do, whether it be inspecting the toilet after every bowel movement or taking what feels like 7000 daily pills, I feel honored to be a part of this community.

 

[Nyx]

Welcome! And yes, I can relate to the checking every bm (I still even look inside my bag to see what's going on there...oh look, there's that corn from yesterday!) and taking a gazillion pills a day!

 

[shazamataz]

Welcome RAW That's pretty crazy, working in endoscopy with all those GI docs around and ending up with this disease!! You don't mention what your job is but you sure will have more empathy for the patients than anyone else there!
Unfortunately doctors seem to be all focused on the physical part and treat us a bit like faulty machines, forgetting there is a person with feelings attached. Glad to have you here, this place and the awesome people has been a life/sanity-saver for me!

 

[imisspopcorn]

:welcome: Raw...We are happy to have you here....

 

[farm]

Welcome RAW.
Why RAW? Are you a Monday night Raw fan of wrestling? Or you know, the other end gets RAW a lot?

:welcome: either way and I can't wait to hear why you have that handle.

 

[Rob]

Welcome raw

I believe the forum jus gained a member full of ideas an knowledge of what we goin thru

 

[Rob]

Welcome RAW.
Why RAW? Are you a Monday night Raw fan of wrestling? Or you know, the other end gets RAW a lot?

:welcome: either way and I can't wait to hear why you have that handle.

When I joined up I wanted too use the name Gastronaught
but figured it may of been offencive Or not taken seriously

then I read some threads lol

 

[farm]

When I joined up I wanted too use the name Gastronaught
but figured it may of been offencive Or not taken seriously

then I read some threads lol

That is the funniest thing I've read all night!! LMAO!!!

 

[imisspopcorn]

Rob, you ask the Admin. to change it for you.

 

[Rob]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm lol

 

[pain in the butt]

Welcome glad you joined

 

[RAW]

I wish I had some inspiriation behind my name....but those in fact just are my initials, first, middle and last name. I couldn't be the farthest person away from a wrestling fan! I won't lie I love my initials, as you can see they are a conversation starter.

 

[Crohn's 35]

Welcome to the forum RAW! It is nice to see someone from the inside point of view, as you know like anyone, unless you have this disease they have no clue as to what pain, frustration and fears of this disease. Some Gi's are good and some are not, I am sure you have first hand knowledge of that. It is like a guy trying to explain labour pains, it isnt going to happen. We know what works for us and what doesn't. I am lucky tho I have a great GI, and he does wonderful Endoscopies and colonoscopies. I hate the prepping, no food .

There is a ton of information of meds, pain, otc stuff.. you have a question or help someone here about endoscopes, dont hesitiate to vent , and just be part of our forum. Glad you found us!