These powerful excerpts from Phillip Van Hooser's interview discuss his diagnosis, the reality of living with ulcerative colitis as well as his decision to choose proctocolectomy surgery. These excerpts also discuss living with an ileostomy and Phil's quality of life after j pouch surgery and inflammatory bowel disease.
cont. I tried to work for a mo. or two things got worse.I work midnights the last night I worked between 11 an 3 went to the bathroom 8 times.left work at 3.The fight was over I had fought it for a year.Called my doctor to set me up to see a surgeon.Like I commented on your other video.Reversal surgery on June,10,2011.Enjoyed the info.and enouragement.Take care and God Bless.
lueylaw 9 months ago
I know what you mean.Worked as long I could got in trouble at work for going to the bathroom.I understand you can't do your work from the bathroom.But on the other hand people that don't have it don't understand what you are going through.so I took FMLA for six mo.We to a different doctor also tried Remicade Infusions plus other meds.on Prednisone for over a year.You know I well as I do many side affects nothing changed.My 6mo. had run out it was try to work or get fired.
lueylaw 9 months ago