Worried crohn's surgery

[Kellz75]

I'm a carer for my 25 year old daughter she is going for her first surgery in April I'm so worried the question I would like to ask is it a good thing in the long run

[FRreedman]

First and foremost you must accept that the surgeons and medics do not advocate surgery unless they feel it is the best way forward for the patient. On a personal level, I had surgery 54 years ago, and have never regretted it. No, I am not totally pain-free at any time (now), but I have had an 11 year run of NO symptoms and a 13 year run of NO symptoms. For the rest of the time, I would generally have two weeks per year in hospital on a drip and sometimes minor surgery to tweek something or other in my bowel which had gone wrong.

In my personal opinion surgery for the right reasons is best, and, if you are going to need it, you may as well have it at the beginning so you can start your recovery earlier, and benefit from any long periods of pain-free, drug free time. Finally, I would just like to add a personal wish that your daughter gets well, gets pain-free and stays safe.

[Kelly100]

Hi 👋

Exactly like FRreedman has said your daughter would not be having surgery if it wasn’t necessary and the benefits will always outweigh the risks.

While nothing will replace a healthy and functioning digestive system sometimes surgery is lifesaving and the only means in having a respectable standard of life.

In my son’s case who has UC he had his whole colon removed and although it’s definitely come with challenges his life has been much better . No more spending his life glued to the toilet, confined to his bed and generally missing out on life.

Not sure what sort of surgery your daughter will be having but rest assured if it’s needed it can and will only help her. It’s really rubbish our young people have to through this but all the mountains they climb only makes them more resilient and strong. Heroes in my eyes .

Take care

[Knip in reply to Kelly100]

Again, a very encouraging post. It is good to hear that your son's surgery is helping him to lead a much more 'normal' life. ❤️

[Kelly100 in reply to Knip]

Thank you