tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155733114394728467.post3167460661365312304..comments2023-05-06T08:45:26.111-04:00Comments on The Bright Side of Crohn's: Simplification Changes EverythingBrightSidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18397179852762741795noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155733114394728467.post-19563400392993999282011-03-19T10:59:26.294-04:002011-03-19T10:59:26.294-04:00Hi, My doctor told me he has seen people with acti...Hi, My doctor told me he has seen people with active Crohn's again anywhere from 6 months to 5 years after surgery. So it's certainly possible. Any doctor that says there's "no way" you're feeling the way you say you're feeling is not giving you the best care. He should be sending you for tests asap.<br />I have not received my results yet, my appt is in the beginning of April.<br /><br />Good luck, and thanks for reading!BrightSidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397179852762741795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155733114394728467.post-20322679468696656792011-03-19T09:13:29.373-04:002011-03-19T09:13:29.373-04:00I just started reading your blog I am also a women...I just started reading your blog I am also a women in my yearly thirties with crohn's disease. And I am also from Canada. I had a bowel resection 6 months ago and in the last couple of weeks have been having symptoms again.(I mean it is not as bad as it was before the surgery but noticeable none the less). I was wondering if you have gotten you results back from your colonoscopy? Because my GI keeps saying that there is no way that I am having pains again but I know my body. Do you know if it is possible for a person to not even go into remission after having this surgery? I also have hasimoto's disease and don't know if I am mistaking symptoms because the doctor's are just not being very helpful. Any input would be greatly apprechiated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155733114394728467.post-1939692043979293992011-02-28T13:45:41.598-05:002011-02-28T13:45:41.598-05:00Check out this great article about saying 'No&...Check out this great article about saying 'No'.<br /><br />http://zenhabits.net/say-no/BrightSidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397179852762741795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155733114394728467.post-88336127783431851012011-02-28T13:43:35.626-05:002011-02-28T13:43:35.626-05:00Sometimes it helps to ask someone else to host a f...Sometimes it helps to ask someone else to host a family event. Ask guests to bring a dish and make it a pot-luck instead of cooking all day. Consolidate birthdays into one event or politely bow out of optional events.<br /><br />For social engagements, you only have to be as social as you want to be. If something would be more exhausting than fun, don't go! Many of us get caught up with volunteer activities, helping out with kids' school, church, etc. It really is ok to say no to all of them except the ones you can truly handle or enjoy the most. Or perhaps help out with every-other event. Start with dropping just _one_ obligation, and go from there. A polite explanation to the person in charge or to your friends will usually do the trick. People won't be as upset as we think they'll be.BrightSidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397179852762741795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155733114394728467.post-81020484472347496402011-02-28T13:12:19.991-05:002011-02-28T13:12:19.991-05:00I totally agree with this post, but how do you avo...I totally agree with this post, but how do you avoid social obligations? Even family obligations? I know that stress is a huge trigger for me, but I can't seem to avoid it no matter how hard I try!crohnsmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02770471330102732039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155733114394728467.post-89105459775372376552011-02-26T01:46:40.638-05:002011-02-26T01:46:40.638-05:00Wow Kristi,
I am so touched by your comment. Than...Wow Kristi,<br /><br />I am so touched by your comment. Thank you so much! It means a lot to me to hear from readers. I know that your son will want to focus on his life and he might feel like learning about it will make it 'real' and bring him down. He'll deal with it at his own pace just like you said. He sounds like a kid with a lot on his shoulders. You're a really good Mom for learning for him and being there. :)<br />Thank you for reading.<br />~Bright SideBrightSidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397179852762741795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155733114394728467.post-25197176563549575972011-02-26T00:44:02.793-05:002011-02-26T00:44:02.793-05:00I am following your blog because my 16 year old so...I am following your blog because my 16 year old son just got diagnosed with Chrohn's Disease after having a severe bowel obstruction and Sepsys. The kid is soooo lucky to be here after that horrific event. We're lucky too. Your blog has brought me comfort. Although he knows he has it, he doesn't want to learn about it. I guess that's partly because of his age, but I think it's bringing him a lot of stress. Thank you for sharing your story. I know that as I read, I'll be able to share ideas and experiences with him when he's ready to listen.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655295359969245767noreply@blogger.com