Ulcerative Colitis Stories – Colitis Symptoms, Colitis Diet, Colitis Information

Introduction: Hey all, it’s Curtis and I’m coming up to my 1 year anniversary of having my colon taken out on February 26 and I haven’t posted an update in about 3 months so I thought I’d fill you guys in!! Curtis’s Surgery Anniversary: So my last post was in November and I figured it [...]

Introduction: My name is Vicki. I am an Arizona resident and was diagnosed with UC in 1990 although I had irritable bowel disease from the time I was in my teens. I am a medically retired RN. I love to be outside and that is why I moved to Arizona six years ago. I hike, [...]

Introduction to Molly: I am a 21 year old junior in college. I hope to teach high school biology after I graduate. I was diagnosed with UC my freshman year of high school, and had my colon removed my senior year of high school with a three part J pouch surgery. No Colon and Still [...]

Introduction: hi my name is Vinny and I had UC for about a year until i got my colon removed in November, it was the best decision of my life and i am almost 100% healthy again . Finally UC Free: Getting My Colon Taken Out My name is Vincent and I was diagnosed with [...]

Dear Colitis Patients, Friends, and Family Members, UC can be a brutal disease.  But it’s not the end of the world.  There are options, and the one option that everyone should know about is surgery.  It’s a difficult topic for so many people, and not just for patients living with UC.  It’s often hard for [...]

Intro: Here’s a short summary of my life the last month after getting my colon removed due to a nasty case of UC. Hope you enjoy! The Update After Colon Removal: Hello, my name is Blake, 30 years old, father, husband, diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in February of 2011, I live in Missouri, originally from [...]

Introduction: I am 68 years old. I have a permanent ileostomy due to severe UC. I also have a daughter who suffered with UC for 12 years before having a colectomy with j-pouch. How Colitis Surgery Saved My Life I suffered with undiagnosed UC for eight years. I had many colonoscopies with biopsies and no [...]

Introduction: I’m 46 and was finally diagnosed with UC in May 2011 after having symptoms for 6 years! Been through all the meds and doctor is starting to talk about surgery. I’m scared, frustrated and getting depressed! Am I Ready for Colitis Surgery: I haven’t been having any success with medications for my Ulcerative Colitis [...]

I’ve been taking steroids for so long that my body depends on them. When I wean off them, its always trouble. My doctor’s are finally thinking surgery is the best option.

Introduction: Hi all, my names Thomas and I’m a 6 year vet of UC with no Meds helping me out. What’s Happening With My Colitis: Hi all. Like I stated in my intro, I’m 6 years deep with Ulcerative Colitis, I’ve tried a bunch of medications and none of them work. Currently, I am taking [...]

Introduction: Hey people who’ve elected to get their colon’s removed, I would like some input. I’m possibly facing making a decision here soon on whether or not to remove my colon. Need some brave people who’ve had experience with this, so please read and feel free to let me know the good and bad. I’m [...]