VSG and Ulcerative Colitis

I'm looking for someone to talk to who has had the VSG surgery and a history of Ulcerative Colitis.  I would like to know if that person also has a ileostomy from complications of Ulcerative Colitis.

giggles

Another patients experience with a sleeve would be meaningless to you.  Every case of ulcerative colitis is unique to that patient.

There are people with ulcerative colitis that have had the sleeve done.  They do it in full consultation with the physician that is treating them for that disorder, and that physician remains a part of their post-op team.

Don't even think about any form of weight loss surgery without involoving your treating physician in every aspect of it.

Normally I just let you say your thing and get on with it.  I don't want to come across as confrontrational, but I want to give this person a fair shake.  Your post was a bit strong and assuming - don't you think?

Never did they say they weren't involving their treating physician.  They were just looking for someone with a similiar issue to talk to.  Exactly what this forum is set up to do.

Seems like you jumped the gun and didn't give this person a fair shake at investigating their surgery options from all perspectives - physician, other people, studies, etc.

Thanks Minime

This is my first time on the VSG forum and was struck by the insensitive way my request was answered.

giggles

Hiya Giggles!

He thinks most people are stupid and self destructive.  Don't let him bother you.

Hi My Friend

I'm glad to see a familiar person on this forum.  I kept reading and rereading my original post and wondering how someone could misinterpret what I was asking for.  I choose to live my life with kindness and respect so I don't understand people who go about doing the opposite.

I appreciate the message.
Thanks
giggles

Oh ya, orientation on Monday was great!  My journey has begun.  I'm still looking for someone who I can talk to about my health situation.

I will email you personally.  I'm trying to catch up.

He always does that.  I'm not even sure why I unblocked him, it will likely last less than a week. :o/

I have full support of my doctor (and many other doctors) and I have just begun my journey to WLS.  However, I really wanted to talk to someone who would understand the unique challenges that an ileostomy presents.  It is never meaningless to hear other patients stories and to ask questions whether they can be answered or not.

giggles

Giggles, I sent you a personal message.

Hi!  This is the first time I've responded to anyone, but yes, I had the VSG surgery on March 17, 2010 and I also have Crohn's Disease, Barrett's Eusophageous (??) and an ileostomy.  What is your question?
Peggybank