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GetInMyBelly    80

GetInMyBelly
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Not chrons but ulcerative colitis.

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GetInMyBelly    80

GetInMyBelly
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I'm having it done this month I'll keep u posted and according to my GI this surgery shoukd reduce the symptoms and flair ups. I also take asacol.

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Indymom    132

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I also have ulcerative colitis. I'm experiencing a slight flare post-op (I'm 8 weeks post-op). I actually need to call my gastroenterologist and surgeon to discuss. It's not a really bad flare to the point where I can't leave the house (no pain, minimal bowel urgency, just some bleeding) but I'd like to get it resolved. I suspect the flare is just due to such an extreme change in diet post-op, so I'm hoping that minor treatment will resolve it and going forward I won't have ANY issues.

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GetInMyBelly    80

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I'm in a preop flair up... I hope I don't have post op.. I'm seeing my GI today, I'll mention what u have experienced so I am prepared. I'm afraid of becoming anemic at this point. I've been bad for three months but I'm sure it's presurgery nerves. Thank u for sharing . Get well soon .

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GetInMyBelly    80

GetInMyBelly
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The Protein Shake so far is amplifying my symptoms (flairups). Just an FYI.

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Shoppingbeemom    31

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I have chron's/colitis I had a endoscopy before surgery to make sure all was well and had some polyps removed. I had a small flare up after surgery, however you are empty due to the clear liquid diet so it was over pretty fast. I am finding less discomfort with my chron's because there is less food in the intestines and I'm starting to enjoy having less food. If there is any questions please feel free to ask.

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GetInMyBelly    80

GetInMyBelly
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I'm glad u r better. I hope I get there. I'll keep in touch with u. Thank u kindly.

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Bobstone    1

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That's what I'm afraid of is pre/post op flair ups. I have been in remission since 2003 and haven't been on any meds since then either. I start my pre op on Oct 27th. I'll have to keep my fingers crossed!

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GetInMyBelly    80

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Just stay away from Bariatric Advantage stuff. Also I'll let u know what happens post op for me on the 28th

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GetInMyBelly    80

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I'm post op day 4 and no flair up with my ulcerative colitis. I am taking my meds as before and still on liquid diet and ok. In a week or so I shoukd b on mushies n I'll post how I am or feel free to ask. The medication however, (asacol) is not digesting or breaking down at all in the digestive process. Maybe that'll change with time , but meanwhile to sipositories r ok and helping.

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Bobstone    1

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I'm on my pre op right now and so far so good. No flare up symptoms yet. I fly out tomorrow and go for my surgery Nov.3. I'm extremely nervous...haven't been able to sleep!

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GetInMyBelly    80

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I know the feeling but save up your energy for after n good luck n best wishes . I'm glad u r not having a flair up

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GetInMyBelly    80

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I spoke to the nurse and due to the pills not breaking down in my new tummy, I stopped taking them. Goodness knows if one is stuck. I hope the siposotory will b enough for Now.

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