Psychology and ds

You sound so unhappy, have you ever thought about having it reversed?  I just had mine on Tuesday, and thats the alternative I keep for myself if Im not one of the lucky ones and things go terribly wrong.....

Dustycroy,

Thanks for the concern.  I've made some wonderful friends on here and the other groups *****ally help.

Yes, when I decided on this surgery, that was my thought.  I can always have the DS part reversed.  Well, now, it's not quite as easy as it sounds!

So, I am going to have a colon resection and have something done either my CC lengthened or a reversal...not sure what.. yet.

It's just very frustrating.  You know what... I'm making the best of it! 

I'm determined to find things that will help all DSrs.  There are a lot out there that need some additional help.

I'm called the gourmet shake lady at my job...

The good thing is you have a great attitude about a nasty situation, and your making the best of it.  I researched this everyday since Sept before I dove in, and with your determination, and positivity, Im sure your going to be able to find the right thing to help you also.  Best of luck.  I see you on here alot, and Im going to be keeping tabs on you, and praying for ya....

dustycroy,

Thank you I appreciate the compliment.  I am determined to find the answers.  I need a lot of them!

Feel free to PM me... :-)

I don't have issues as bad as yours, but I do have, some, nevertheless, I would not even *think* about a reversal!

I like being able to sit in chairs without spilling all over them, or having to scope out chairs without arms.  I like being able to get everyday clothing on the cheap.  I like being able to find a pair of jeans that fits without taking the waist in, because I've had to buy them to accommodate my butt.

I like being treated like a "normal" person, without all the pointing and staring.

On the other hand...I had to have iron infusions last summer.  I have a few nutritional issues going on now, despite the fact that I have been more than compliant with my vitamin and mineral schedule prior to my latest labs.  even doubling up on doses of the deficient nutrient.  My CC is 75 cm.

I'm wondering if deficiencies don't start showing up more the further out you get? I did have a rought time the first six months of last year, with my Mom passing, but stuff should have corrected by now.  I'm a little more than 4 years out, and up to now, the only problem I've had was with calcium!