Ulcerative colitis

[learningtofly]

Thanks for the good wishes everybody. For clarity, though, it was the only decision rather than a big decision; effectively, I’ve been slowly dying a little more with every passing day and the IBD team and associated surgeons regard it as emergency surgery at this stage, with no choice involved.

[gbn13]

Wishing you all the best Tony.

[tango]

Thoughts are with you Tony, all the best with the surgery.


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[ryanb741]

Well, a substantive update this time. I’ve just had a long session with my consultant, and she now feels – as I do – that I no longer have the luxury of time to pursue non-surgical solutions. She’s therefore referred me to the surgeons, with a view to being booked into theatre pretty immediately.

More as and when, but positive thoughts would be very much appreciated.

Edit: just seen my surgeon - scheduled for 8.30am tomorrow. It’ll be an ileostomy - hardly the outcome I’d have chosen a year ago, but there you go.

Fingers crossed mate

[petethegeek]

As with many others here, thinking of you and hoping for the very best.

[Mouse]

I've been following this thread with interest (I have my own, as yet unresolved, bowel issues, so can empathise to some degree).
I wish you all the best for successful surgery and a speedy recovery. I hope you then regain a decent quality of life as it sounds like you've been through hell.

[Suds]

Thoughts and prayers

[timor54]

Not the outcome you would have wanted but in the circumstances possibly for the best. Best wishes for a good recovery and improved long term health.

[JonRA]

I can only think that, despite the major nature of the surgery, in time you will feel so much better. All good wishes Tony

[Mj2k]

Based on the lady I mentioned, the lack of choice is I feel a good position for you. Quality of life once adjusted will be transformed for you I’m sure.

Dying a bit each day is no way to live and I really look forward to your posting of how different life is now & how much you are loving getting out on that bike.

If she can be sat on a unicorn inflatable in a pool in Ibiza or Marbella proudly showing her stoma, am expecting similar from you! Or perhaps wi accept a photo of the bike somewhere you currently don’t feel capable of riding to.

Now you know what’s happening, it’s time to plan your prioritised list of things you want to see or do; it won’t be immediate but you’re going to feel like you have a second go at things.

All the best.

[Shoughie0]

Best wishes.

[wjkerfoot]

Only just caught up with this thread and my heart goes out to you and I wish you all the very best.

I too am a Crohn's/UC sufferer, having been receiving infusions of Inflixinab for 5 years and 4 years of Vedolizumab self administered injections. Fortunately I have been in remission for 4 years or so.


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[Halitosis]

Best wishes Tony and hoping you start to benefit quickly from the change. You'll be back on your motorcycle and at the footie sooner than you probably imagine.

[DANH]

Good luck Tony hope all goes well

[Jon Kenney]

You got this!

[Boss13]

Best wishes LTF. Look forward to seeing you post in a few days telling us what a success it was. Stay strong.

[andy tims]

Best of luck Tony

[wileeeeeey]

Wishing you the best Tony. Not an easy decision but if it does what it’s meant to it should be a game changer for you. Stay strong.

[Bonny Marco]

Fingers crossed Tony. It's good that you're getting treated. Best of luck.

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[learningtofly]

Two emergencies this morning, so I’ve now been cancelled for today. Possibly tomorrow now, more likely Thursday.

So frustrating. My last meal was 6 pm yesterday (I’ve just received a late lunch though) and I’ve been in a state of anxiety all day.

[Mj2k]

Two emergencies this morning, so I’ve now been cancelled for today. Possibly tomorrow now, more likely Thursday.

So frustrating. My last meal was 6 pm yesterday (I’ve just received a late lunch though) and I’ve been in a state of anxiety all day.

That’s a shame, and I bet you’re exhausted with having been on edge waiting all day. Fingers crossed your next trip isn’t just waiting.

[learningtofly]

That’s a shame, and I bet you’re exhausted with having been on edge waiting all day. Fingers crossed your next trip isn’t just waiting.

I am, but I’m in hospital now until the procedure is carried out and I’m through recovery. The problem I have is that I’m in the same condition that I was in (that is, physically deteriorating) until operated upon.

[TaketheCannoli]

Hang in there Tony, you have the collective best wishes of the TZ Massive behind you.

I am, but I’m in hospital now until the procedure is carried out and I’m through recovery. The problem I have is that I’m in the same condition that I was in (that is, physically deteriorating) until operated upon.

[verv]

Wishing you all the best T. Stay strong x

[learningtofly]

Hang in there Tony, you have the collective best wishes of the TZ Massive behind you.

You take care of yourself too, David!

[Chicken Pox]

All the best LTF hope all goes smoothly for the op when it happens.

[Sharky]

Have only just seen this post.

Sorry to hear that you have been through this, Tony.

It sounds a truly awful thing to have to go through.

At least your quality of life should improve dramatically after the procedure has been carried out.

Wishing you all the best for the upcoming op

Mark

[dustybottoms]

Best wishes Tony for the surgery and recovery.

You may struggle to believe this now in your current condition, but I promise you will soon be back doing all the things you enjoyed before you were ill.

[helidoc]

Stay strong Tony, you will be fine. Thinking of you. Swift recovery

Very best wishes


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[goz211]

Best wishes to you, Tony.
I’ve admired your posts, lovely pictures, and your courage to share with the forum the sorrow and difficulties this life often throws at us. In doing so, you’ve helped others experiencing similar. Thank you.
Get well soon.

[Tony-GB]

Just caught up with this thread. I hope everything works out as best it can, Tony.

[ryanb741]

I guess the operation happened today Tony based on what you previously posted. Hope everything went well and that you make a fast recovery.

[Suds]

Ditto

[learningtofly]

Just a very quick update, but the operation appears to have gone well, I’m out of recovery and i’m currently reasonably comfortable on the surgical ward. I’m not going to post now until things have settled a little bit but thank you all for the very kind wishes. I’m very grateful indeed for the wonderful support.

[ryanb741]

Just a very quick update, but the operation appears to have gone well, I’m out of recovery and i’m currently reasonably comfortable on the surgical ward. I’m not going to post now until things have settled a little bit but thank you all for the very kind wishes. I’m very grateful indeed for the wonderful support.

Good to hear and get some rest.

[Chris_in_the_UK]

Just a very quick update, but the operation appears to have gone well, I’m out of recovery and i’m currently reasonably comfortable on the surgical ward. I’m not going to post now until things have settled a little bit but thank you all for the very kind wishes. I’m very grateful indeed for the wonderful support.

Best wishes Tony - R&R is so important.

[wileeeeeey]

Good to hear it went well Tony. Get some well earned rest.

[deepreddave]

Glad to hear it's gone well. Sure you'll adjust and be back doing the things you enjoyed before too long. All the best for a speedy return to full health.

[sundial]

Good to hear from you Tony and look forward to updates when you're ready and rested. Regards, dunk

[Jon Kenney]

That sounds very positive. Give yourself some time now.

[SimonH]

Good to hear Tony, hopefully the recovery and outcome goes well and before long you're planning your next bike!!

[pacifichrono]

You leave those nurses alone, Tony!

[gorrie]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Tony.
All the very best.

[downer]

Looking forward to meeting up at Hardknott Pass - which will be a piece of cake after what you've been through!

[learningtofly]

Thanks as always, everybody.

I’ve spoken to the registrar who supported my consultant during the op, and everything went according to plan. 100% keyhole, with just a small incision made to remove the colon.

Just had a bed bath and currently sitting in the chair, feeling a little bit uncomfortable (and also a bit woozy). Starving but will eat soon, as bag working at it should.

[hilly10]

Great news Tony, onwards and upwards

[DANH]

Glad to hear it’s gone well Tony

[helidoc]

Pleased that has been successfully completed. That should be the end of UC for you.

Swift recovery

D


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[sundial]

Enjoy your late breakfast Tony

BW, dunk

[Stanford]

Here's to a speedy recovery