surgery questions.....
Hiya,
So after battling with IBD for 8 1/2 plus years, it's finally come time for sugery. I'm looking at having a colectomy (not 100% sure on all the details yet..) so not sure if bag will be temp or not.
Doc's still can't decide if its crohn's or colitis after initially telling me it was crohns when first diagnosed, they now seem to be leaning towards U.C which means more of a chance that the bag would probably be temporary!?
Well anyway I was just wondering if anyone had any good advice or helpful experiences to keep me positive.....
What do you wish someone had told you before you had your surgery that you didn't know about...(any suprises)....?
.......What was the most helpful thing you were told.....?....
Thanks
M
p.s no dates set yet, have appt in 2weeks to see G.I.
Hiya,
So after battling with IBD for 8 1/2 plus years, it's finally come time for sugery. I'm looking at having a colectomy (not 100% sure on all the details yet..) so not sure if bag will be temp or not.
Doc's still can't decide if its crohn's or colitis after initially telling me it was crohns when first diagnosed, they now seem to be leaning towards U.C which means more of a chance that the bag would probably be temporary!?
Well anyway I was just wondering if anyone had any good advice or helpful experiences to keep me positive.....
What do you wish someone had told you before you had your surgery that you didn't know about...(any suprises)....?
.......What was the most helpful thing you were told.....?....
Thanks
M
p.s no dates set yet, have appt in 2weeks to see G.I.