Hi I am new to the site but have had crohns for 8 years started at the age of 22! I had a rocky start and was really ill for almost 5 years. I tried all sorts of medication but nothing worked I some how got through my nurse training and bought a house before things went from bad to worse. I finally made the decision to stop all medication and go it alone and have since controlled the disease with diet only.i have a beautiful baby girl now who's 18 months old and the pregnancy was normal I never felt so well but Only 6 months ago did I have some pain but nothing like what I had experienced in the begining. I was given a weeks worth of steroids by my gp and re refered to my gastroenanlogis who sent me for a MRI scan. This has showed a 8cm narrowing of scar tissue in my terminal ileum and they want to remove this. I have suffered with constipation for 3 years which would explain why. The surgeon didn't expect me to be feeling to well with what the scan showed but as I said before I feel pretty great. I have been refered for removal of this hopefully laparoscopic with a possible change of stoma bag but won't know until I wake up!my concern Is how I will be after this op and is it worth it if I im not having any problems now! My life is on hold now as waiting for the elective surgery could me months and really want to try for another baby but have been told to put this on hold as if I get a obstuction whilst pregnant could be catastrophic! I totally understand the reason for doing the surgery whilst I'm fit and well, but most of the posts on here and other sites seem like those people are unwell and suffering before hand. has anyone been in the same situation and can give me advice pleaseeeee! Worrying my self and family to death. Thank you