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Chron's with sleeve?

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MrsPositive    5

MrsPositive
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I have had Ulcerative Colitis since I was 20 but was recently "upgraded" or is that downgraded??? to Chron's disease.

Anyone out there with Chron's that has had sleeve and have advice? My surgeon is a bit worried about the healing etc. and that I will need to be exacerbation free (no flare up of Chron's) because it would be dangerous. I also have to ween off my anti-inflam meds.

Would love advice!

Thank you in advance!

Joan

Sleeve scheduled for May 24th, 2011

Pre-op diet started today!

Starting weight 289.7 (highest 292)

Goal weight 175

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MrsPositive    5

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UPDATE 5/4/11 Gastroenterologist says I do not have to ween off meds and is not worried about healing!! YAY!!! Total relief!

I have had Ulcerative Colitis since I was 20 but was recently "upgraded" or is that downgraded??? to Chron's disease.

Anyone out there with Chron's that has had sleeve and have advice? My surgeon is a bit worried about the healing etc. and that I will need to be exacerbation free (no flare up of Chron's) because it would be dangerous. I also have to ween off my anti-inflam meds.

Would love advice!

Thank you in advance!

Joan

Sleeve scheduled for May 24th, 2011

Pre-op diet started today!

Starting weight 289.7 (highest 292)

Goal weight 175

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I have chrons and was sleeved on 3/1/11 with no problem at all, but I was not on anti inflammatory meds. I take mercatopurine (6mp) and have been free of flare up for years now. I did have some Chrons like diarrhea symptoms for a couple weeks after the surgery, but now I am fine, actually feeling a bit better. I mean I feel better in the sense that I very rearly get that chrons, I need a bathroom NOW feeling anymore, could be because I'm taking in much less food.< /p>

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MrsPositive    5

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Thank you so much for your reply!!! I have only had one flare up and I am sure I will be fine. It is great to hear you are doing well. My suspicion was that all would be better with me eating less....so I am happy to hear you think so too. Goodluck and I appreciate the response.

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