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Crohn's disease is a systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause, that results in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, and can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract. There is no known medical or surgical cure for Crohn's disease, but there are many medical...

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chrones surgery

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i have decided to go for a removal of my colon and leave the rectum in situ for a possibility of a rejoin later on,would like to know if there is any one else out there who have had the same op and how they felt after waking up when the op was finished?how you managed?etc,etc.
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My father had that done in 2001 due to a tumor, he was 80 years old, the surgery went well and he done great, he had the bag, he didn't like the idea but he knew it would be reversed, and it was a great success. He passed away in 2003 from lung cancer, hugs....Marcie
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I forgot to add that my father felt very well after the surgery, it was not easy at first cleaning and taking care of the surgery site and the changing of the bag but we made it, I personaly would not want to have it done and it has been suggested to me that I have that done, no way would I, BUT YOU HAVE TO DO WHAT YOU FEEL IS BEST FOR YOU! take care..Marcie
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I had the surgery...It is hard to get used to in the beginning and I got fusturated very fast because of the bag. I was later rejoined and it has been 1 million times better than the bag...I had alot of support from family and friends and I was 10 when i got it so school was hard but you shouldn't have much trouble...i hope everything goes well for you...
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Yes, yes, yes. DO it:) It is the best decision. What will they be doing? Do you have disease in the large or small intestine? Mine was thelarge, and had the entire thing removed. Had a j-pouch built and it is great. I have never felt better. j-pouch.org gives a lot of good information. Good luck and I hope you feel better:)
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I am to the point in this disease to consider surgery. I have mine in the ileum where the small and large intestines connect. I'm going to see if the probiotics and humira work first. I think this is a very personal decision and the only one you can make.

We all know how intolerable this disease is, some can last bit longer than others, but regardless of what you do... I wish you health which is the greatest gift of all.
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