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Originally Posted by Steve_R
Pete, my first surgery was 40 years ago. My latest was July 28. I have 12 surgery scars on my belly. I’m missing three different sections of my small bowel, part of my large bowel and part of my bladder. I don’t know why yours can’t be removed. I will just say that after living with this for over 40 years I’m thoroughly convinced that your mental outlook and attitude has a huge impact on this particular disease. Fight it and win. It can be done.
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Holy shit. Sorry to hear. My understanding is that my damage is in my terminal ilium close to the valve. Apparently most of my small bowel is scarred. I have had six inches removed. But the worst area can’t be cut out.
My mental outlook is definitely not good. I can’t imagine going through what you have. How old were you when diagnosed? I’d say my biggest issue (besides the pain lately) is fatigue. It has gotten much worse since I returned from Nicaragua. To the point of disability.
Now, this flare has lasted so long. I’m pretty tough since pain is really just part of the deal. But I think the constant, relentless nature of this six month flare is jacking with my brain chemistry. Somehow I need to find the energy to spin up the business.
I have some oddball but interesting opportunities. I’m going to take this coming week and just wind down while I recover. I am hoping this surgery will stop the pain. (After causing a shit load of pain!)
Then, I’m hoping this is the end of the surgeries for a while. I need to work my ass off.