Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Part 1: When Medications and Diet Aren’t Enough
Weighing the decision The dreaded “S-word”. The thought of surgery can bring up a ton of emotions for those living with IBD. Some are negative, like fear, panic, and uncertainty. Others are more positive – change, hope, and healing. This post is for anyone with IBD who may be considering surgery. Or has undergone surgery…or is supporting someone undergoing surgery. When I was first diagnosed with IBD in 2016, the prospect of surgery rarely crossed…