Diagnosed in '94

KickedUCn94

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Joined : Dec 2016

Posts : 6

Posted 12/29/2016 11:21 PM (GMT -5)

Hello everyone. I stumbled onto this website by accident while investigating Prostatectomy surgery and viewing them on YouTube. Being inquisitive, I then typed in "Sub-total Colectomy with Ileoanal reanastomosis.
In 1994, I was only 17 years old, and a senior in high school when I was diagnosed with UC. That was just the time of my life where I should be enjoying myself and celebrating with my peers. Unfortunately, needless to say, it was not. A long journey had just began for me, a 17 y/o. I am now 40, but every day, hour, minute, and second, feels like yesterday.

If anyone would like to know about it, I am so happy to tell you.

Post Edited (KickedUCn94) : 12/29/2016 9:35:06 PM (GMT-7)

jars05

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Joined : May 2003

Posts : 297

Posted 12/30/2016 1:48 AM (GMT -5)

I was diagnosed with colitis since age 19 and am now 39 pretty close to your timeline. I am going to die with my colon inside me. ****.

U B Tough

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Joined : Aug 2015

Posts : 1179

Posted 12/30/2016 8:46 AM (GMT -5)

My bowel problems started at 16, UC diagnosed at 28. Now 43 with CD. I beat you both & should get a nice prize ! (Financial will do pls!)

I'm still waiting for my miracle as I have no options to keep my damaged colon (rectum). I may die with my colon but I don't want to be buried with it!! I'll donate to science....but even they might reject it!!😉

KickedUCn94

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Joined : Dec 2016

Posts : 6

Posted 1/1/2017 6:19 PM (GMT -5)

Well Jars05, my decision to have the surgery came very easy for me since all the medication therapies failed. Biologics at the wasn't even an option since it wasn't even around in the early 90's.
I was ready to get rid of the pain and to finally be on my way to getting my life back, so I made the decision to have the surgery. Not really knowing what I was in far and the journey I would be on to getting at least 70% back of the life I had once had.

U B Tough, Your sense of humor is great, but this isn't a competition. I wish you the best and I pray for your miracle, I really do. Having IBDs, is a life changer for anyone, both young and old.

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