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Dona! Thank you so much! That is all really good advice! I love the idea of having a towel or washcloth handy. That's so smart. I'm going to do that f...

Thanks! I'm sure that with the right person, things will be more comfortable. I just dont want my own fears stopping me from finding that person. Stil...

Update: The doctor says my hair is falling out in preparation for new growth. Apparently, this is similar to what happens to a woman when she gets pre...

Linda, Wow! I'm sorry to hear you've been through so much. I'll bet it's made you a stronger person, although I'm not sure hearing that makes anyone f...

Thanks for all the good advice! I think between the possibility of surgical complications and complications to deal with from a J Pouch in general, I'...

Hi Donna, Nothing to add in the advice column as it seems there's a lot of good advice above. Just wanted to say good luck with your surgery on Friday...

Z! Great point! I was discussing that very same point to my parents (they worry about not doing a reversal). I keep thinking about what the future of ...

Thanks, guys. I figure time is really going to be the biggest factor in this all. I think I need to consult with my doctor more and hear the reality o...

Hey Brian, If you remember where the reversal took place, you could always go to get medical records (or order them). I'm not sure why your stomach wo...

Good advice, Z. I definitely will get an appointment to see my dermatologist. I have an appt with the general surgeon who completed my colectomy, so I...

I've never noticed much burning from the nystatin powder I use. However, the skin does burn a little and itch with the presence of irritation. I figur...

Thanks, Linda. I found some research about how surgeries have effected a women. I've already started my list of questions. If this experience has taug...

Thank you for sharing. I too worried about that. However, after I was transferred from McLaren (where the assault occurred), Henry Ford staff went abo...

Thank you for the warm welcome. I found it harder to tell my story due to the risk of sounding like I'm complaining than admitting what had happened. ...

Thank you. I'm grateful to have found such an inviting group of people. If nothing else, it's always comfortable to belong somewhere. I hope to find a...