I just found out that after the cancer has gone into remission that I now have Colitis. Oh the joy! Has anyone else ended up with Colitis? My doctors don't seem to want to do anything about my situation - I was told to just watch the situation for the next 3 years. My head is just spinning about the...

I had my reversal in November. I have to be honest with you - I am more depressed with having the reversal than the bag. I had majority of the rectum removed so the storage is not what I had before. Many accidents have occured since the reversal. I am slowly getting control. My doctor just suggested...

Sounds like a wonderful idea. Where and when??? I would need to say some money - since the doctors and hospitals have taken it all.

I guess I am one of the lucky ones. I haven't had a period since I had surgery last January. I was told that the radiation put me into menopause. I haven't started the hot flashes yet, but since I am always cold - I can't wait.
Good luck

I had a similar situation. Everything I ate tasted bad...but then my tastebuds went away until about 6 weeks after chemo...(wonderful weight loss program) If that happens to you, don't worry the tastes buds come back...........

You know I was just thinking the same thing.
I was also preping for surgery on January 1, 2007. The outcome was the same as yours...2007 has been a shitty year for sure....for those who have come this far...TRY TO MAKE 2008 GREAT!!!!!!!!!

God bless

I go see the surgeon on Friday. They did an ultrasound on my liver, gall bladder and kidney. The doctor thinks it might be the gall bladder...We shall see.
I am in Toledo, how about you?? If close - maybe we can grab soda or something and talk.

I had an ileostomy reversed on 11/29/07. I have stayed away from red meat, raw veggies, and fruits with skins. Here is my problem. I am having terrible ab pain right by my diaphragm, almost like a baby with colic. Is this normal? Is there anything you would suggest to relieve this pain? Will this pa...

Hi - I am 39 and gone through chemo..the doctors told me this would not affect the ability to have children. The bad news was that the radiation has basically killed my ovaries. So I am out of luck... If you have to have radiation, I would suggest that you either harvest some eggs for the future or ...

Congrats!!!!!!!!
I just joined the club too....it is a relief to know the year of treatments and feeling tired are worth something now..
Prayers to all that we stay in this club and others can join us soon.

Hi - I am 39 and gone through chemo..the doctors told me this would not affect the ability to have children. The bad news was that the radiation has basically killed my ovaries. So I am out of luck... If you have to have radiation, I would suggest that you either harvest some eggs for the future or ...

hang in there....our prayers are with you!

I have read a couple of different threads about people having bag problems. I had a very difficult time the first few months after getting an illeostomy. I had to change the bag one day 18 times. (ouch) I had a very hard time with the paste and other products, either not sticking or burning my skin....

I got this side effect 2 weeks after my last chemo treatment. My last treatment was August 2, 2007; and still have the feelings in both my hands and feet. At first it really starts to hurt, but then I can feel things - like the bumps on the "J" and "F" keys on the key board. Someone suggested to me ...

I was actually awake for my scope - so i knew almost as soon as the doctor did. It was 2:27 on 11/22 - the day before Thanksgiving...Didn't want to ruin everyones holiday so I didn't tell anyone until the following Sunday.