Some Sammy Facts to Start Out: Hello, my name is Sammy, and i have had Ulcerative Colitus for over 4 years now. I’ve recently turned 23 and i am frustrated beyond belief with the condition i have. I try to be up beat but its difficult when the energy keeps going out the other end 5 to 6 times a day. I don’t work, i… Read More »I Have a Question That Needs to be Answered
HEY UC’ers, With a great idea from another IBD site, I’m really pumped about a new addition to this site. Basically, it’s real simple: there are some incredible people living with GI diseases who also make time to share their experiences on their own websites other than right here. And, some of you old-time followers might even recognize our first featured blogger. Charis has… Read More »Introducing Charis from Full Frontal Ostomy
Hi, my name is Jamie. Adam has asked me to tell about my battle with UC/Crohn’s. I am a 27 year old, female, that as a result of her UC/Crohn’s, has an ileostomy and proudly wears a bag. My story will probably be a long one, so I will break it up into separate posts so you’re not reading one long post. My story begins back… Read More »Jamie’s story: the beginning
So after many months waiting and trying to get funding and paperwork ready for surgery…. it’s finally come together. I haven’t been writing much because things have basically been the same – cramps, blood, joint pain, etc. But as of today, May 5, 2010 I am now ready to schedule the J-Pouch surgery and colectomy and ileostomy and be able to document it and detail… Read More »My Upcoming Colectomy Surgery