I have had crohns for some twenty years , plodding on with flare ups occasionally which were generally treated with steroids or a short stay in hospital .
I am on Humira and Methotrexate which until the last six months has kept me generally stable .
Now it appears i need another re-section of the bowel , I had an emergency re- section some twenty years ago leaving very little colon left .
I have been advised to prepare myself for the operation not being successful and having to have a illeostomy . I am generally ok with this but deep down i feel very scared and am unsure of how i will cope .
Advice from others would be appreciated . No recognised support group in my area . feeling alone .......
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Hi, my bro has an ilieostomy, and says its the best thing he did! he keeps telling me to have the op, but Im not ready. I wish you all the best, stay strong xxx
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