[mr64magic]

My brother is going in for surgery next week. He has had Ulcerative Colitis for three years. It is like Crones disease if you know what that is. You basically shit yourself to death. It is horrid. He is only 23 and he goes to work at an auto body shop everyday most of the time sick as hell. He is 6'2 and weighs about 125 pounds and when he feel a little better maybe 145. The disease has attacked his large intestine and colon. He tried everything from steriods to injections. He goes in next week on mothers day weekend to have his large intestine and colon removed. It is the last resort for him and the condition can turn to colon cancer if they don't get it out. Have you or any one you know ever been sick like this? We are hoping for the best at least he won't have to go to the bathroom 30 or 40 times a day. When it's bad it can be like 8 times in a half hour. He wears baggy clothes all the time so people can't see how sick he is. The guys at his work were shocked when he told them he was having this done, he never mentioned it to anyone and never complained. The strongest person I've ever met. My family is very worried for him, so guys can you have some prayers for him? We need all the help we can get right now.

[DRLOWZ]

Hope everything works out man!

[JUSWESTCOASTIN]

my prayers go out to him.

[ajjie]

Hope your brother gets better. Is there anything he can keep down? THey say cabbage juice (yes sounds strange I know) can settle any stomach. And I hoe the doctors checked his thyroid, too. Anyhow am sending prayers that he will be OK soon. All the best

[LOW4LIF]

MY family and I know your hurt and feelings of hoplessness. We stood beside our father while he faught a very fast attaching cancer. Your brother, and your family are in our prayers and hopes of wellness.....

[Audrey Coggeshell]

Originally Posted by mr64magic

My brother is going in for surgery next week. He has had Ulcerative Colitis for three years. It is like Crones disease if you know what that is. You basically shit yourself to death. It is horrid. He is only 23 and he goes to work at an auto body shop everyday most of the time sick as hell. He is 6'2 and weighs about 125 pounds and when he feel a little better maybe 145. The disease has attacked his large intestine and colon. He tried everything from steriods to injections. He goes in next week on mothers day weekend to have his large intestine and colon removed. It is the last resort for him and the condition can turn to colon cancer if they don't get it out. Have you or any one you know ever been sick like this? We are hoping for the best at least he won't have to go to the bathroom 30 or 40 times a day. When it's bad it can be like 8 times in a half hour. He wears baggy clothes all the time so people can't see how sick he is. The guys at his work were shocked when he told them he was having this done, he never mentioned it to anyone and never complained. The strongest person I've ever met. My family is very worried for him, so guys can you have some prayers for him? We need all the help we can get right now.

I'm sorry about your sick brother, I hope he feels better after the surgery, I know you and your family are going through some rough times, but as long as you all stick together, and don't lose that strength between all of you. You gotsa stay strong for him, and let him know that you will always be there for him. When that day comes and he feels alot better, he'll be there to laugh and hang with you again. So I'll keep him in my prayers for you. I know he'll come through and everything will be okay.

[bigharley]

you wouldnt be able to tell by pics of me but i suffer from a disease close to that. its called ibs. irritable bowel syndrome. Let me be the first to tell you stomach conditions hurt way more than every body thinks. i have spent over 24 hrs in a bath room waiting for the pain and the runs to go away. intense nausea and burning feeling 24 hrs a day. i will be thinking about your brother, if he or you need anything hit me up .

[mr64magic]

Harley you should get that checked for Ulcerative Colitis it sounds like more than IBS man. My bro has been days in the bathroom. The Doc says he's got a killer 6 pack from all the stomache pain and holding it it and stuff. My bro bleeds. I hope Harley for your sake you don't end up with it. GOD HAVE MERCY ON ANYONE WITH STOMACHE PROBLEMS. It is a horrid way to live life.

[bigharley]

i ve been checked but thay said its IBS . i gotta tell you though there are some days i don't want to wake up because of the pain. and my triggers change.some times its milk some times its water , some times its coffee.. one time it was vegtables. reallly sucks having it i miss out on a lot of things suchs as good paying jobs my sons birthday, car shows ,road trips.

[mr64magic]

He is doing pretty good today. He has had his large intestine removed and his colon. He know has a bag and is sore as hell from having all his insides pulled out. His recovery is slow but is overall doing pretty good. He had a drainage bulb fromn the surgery, a cathader, NG nose tube down his throat, IV's, and the colostomy bag, and oxygen. What a mess! I haven't been awake that long in all my life. He had to have medicine every 10 to 15 minutes for the last 4 days 24 hours a day. My family is just ragged from being up for days straight. Hopefully it's the begining of the end. Thanks for your prayers guys. Yesterday he blacked out, and turned green as grass and his lips went blue, I thought he was going to stroke out, but we got the nurse and on more oxygen and an IV injection to bring his heart rate up. I'm glad My sister in law is a nurse and I've worked in medical for 8 years, but it was really scary when it is one so close to home. Thanks everyone.