Im a 55 year old female, I have lived with Crohn's for 20 plus years and done fairly well, A few resections, every med out there but all and all have lived a happy live with my very understanding and loving family. Things have gotten so bad this past year as i've developed a crippling problem with low potassium, long story short Ive been in the hospital 15 times in the last 2 years just to replace very low levels of potassium. I take 40 plus pills a day of potassium but it just doesnt seem to do anything. Ive had to have a port a cat put into my arm for access for the the potassium. It is a nightmare. I've dropped 60 pounds in the last 2 years and am now under 100, My Gastro FINALLY seems to think he knows what my problem is which is a 2 strictures in the terimanal Illium, and wants to do yet another surgery. My problem is "he thinks" what if he is wrong, what if I have another resection, and I still have the low potassium problem. I'm getting ready to welcome my first grand child in Sept and want so bad to be around to at least see my pride and joy but I'm really wondering if Im going to make it to the big day. Please anyone have any problems like this, I would be greatful for the feedback. I just want to be able to enjoy a few more years but if they r going to be like this I don't know if I can do another year like the last 2. Thanks friends