Panproctocolectomy in 11 days

[Rl_gardner]

panproctocolectomy in 11 days

Hi I am having my op on nov 15th at uchl london. I had an emergency ileostomy 18months ago and it changed my life as I had got very Ill very quickly, I have perianal fistulas that are causing me lots of problems and cannot b fixed hence the op. Unfortunately they are going to have open me up but hoping the epidural after is going to help with the pain relief. I live in Hertfordshire and have a little girl of 2.5.
I am pretty anxious and emotional about the op but also looking forward to getting it done and over with as the past 18 months have been hard work.
Rachel

 

[Nyx]

Good luck with your surgery...I hope it brings you a long remission

 

[Rl_gardner]

Thank you

 

[Jessi]

Hi Rachel and welcome to the family!

Honey, you are going through a really rough time. :hug: You must be nervous about this surge, but let me help point you into the right direction for support. We have a Surgery subforum in the Treatment Forum. Check it out and let them know what's going on and any questions you may have.

http://www.crohnsforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=71

I really hope everything goes well for you. Please look after yourself. Will you have someone to care for your kiddos while you're down and out?

 

[Rl_gardner]

Thanks jessi would I just copy this and repost? I have a fantastic husband and my mum is fab, she will come over everyday at 7am so my husband can go to work which is such a relief

 

[Misty-Eyed]

I don't live far from Bushey, Rachel! I already said good luck but I shall say it again! It's natural to be anxious but hopefully it shall make things loads better with you!

 

[Rl_gardner]

Oh where a bouts r u Michelle? I know I'm gonna feel like a new woman and no matter what the journey holds it cannot b as bad as before an will improve my life

 

[Misty-Eyed]

I live just outside of Luton. I used to work at Ramada Watford on the A41 Watford Bypass. Although it's now owned by Mercure.

Having a positive attitude makes all the difference!

 

[Rl_gardner]

I live about 5mins away from that hotel

 

[Jessi]

Thanks jessi would I just copy this and repost? I have a fantastic husband and my mum is fab, she will come over everyday at 7am so my husband can go to work which is such a relief

Yup you did fine. Maybe change the title a little bit so nobody gets confused.

I'm glad your family is planning to help out. You're in good hands, it seems.