All in all, I know I made the right decision. I am 2 months out of my last surgery and feel great. Sure, some days I’m in pain from adhesions or butt burn, but absolutely none of this compares to the hell I was living in with UC.
Introduction: 44 year old father of three (22, 18 and 13 years of age) and husband to a great wife that has done more than her share to help me through this ordeal. Some more about me: I live in a small town in central Ohio. I love to play basketball, take fishing and hunting trips and attend Ohio State basketball games and Cincinnati Reds… Read More »J Pouch Creation – Rough Recovery So Far
I was diagnosed right after I was married, so I fall back on the “in good health and bad health” thing. We’ve been married over 5 years now. BUT, I’m guessing there would have been some tuff days deciding how to approach the subject of my UC had I been diagnosed before being married and especially before entering into a relationship. Wait a minute, I’VE… Read More »Dumped Because of Your Disease
I was kick boxing when I was diagnosed and realized I might not be able to do it. The blows to my stomach crippled me even just holding the pads but I pushed through. Even in remission I was drained. I stopped. I plan to return and take it steady…
Introduction: I am an 18 year old girl living in Toronto, Canada. I personally do not suffer from ulcerative colitis, however; a very special and close friend of mine does and I constantly surf this website searching for support and answers, which I find very helpful. He has been diagnosed with colitis for a year and a half, starting from Jan. 2012. Some more about… Read More »A Very Concerned Friend: Am I Worrying Too Much?