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Hi!  I also, was dx with UC in 98.  It almost killed me I had 54 polyps  but non cancerous.   Miracle!!  It was the inflammation so bad throughout the entire  colon.  I was on  prednisone for months & lived with UC for 13 yrs on 13 pills a day of sulphazidin.  It worked thanks to Temple  Hospital  in Philadelphia  & my team of drs.  Never thought I would  have another relapse like the first onset.   It was fierce  & my dr said I was so bad the colon had to b removed & once again I might not make it.   No meds worked  anymore.   I did the 3 part surgery @ Temple Hospital  with the head GI surgeon.  I trusted completely.   I have the J pouch since 2013 & I'm  63.  

The Question can u travel & live a normal  life.   It will be your new normal.  Everyone is different, but for me I can't  travel far.  This is life changing.  You have to come up with a plan for diet, exercise, & bathroom a biggie!!  Out put goes hand & hand with what u eat.  It's  a tough surgery and long recovery.   Too much to go into  but be prepared & do your homework  & find not only a good surgeon  but be sure the hospital is qualified  for this. Honestly, I would have never gone this route if there was another option.  Best of Luck

 

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