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Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis? Is it worth it?

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susan4301
susan4301

Is the surgery worth the pain and the ostomy  to get rid of the disease? I need to get it anyway because the medicines failed for me but I was wondering if people who selected to have it think it was worth it. My doctor says you will have to go 4-6 times per day, and idk but that sounds just as bad as colitis to me. Also, the ostomy? Having to change your own crap bag? That sounds terrible! Who would ever ask for this?? Am I misunderstanding? Please tell me what you think. 

BTW I am 14 and have had severe colitis for 9 years and all the medicines have failed for me so I am currently on 60mg of prednisone ;n;

 

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    sheila91262 susan4301

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    Hi Susan, how are things working out for you, have you made any progress?

     

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