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RE: Anyone out there with an ilioanal anastomosis or os... I can sympathize with your pain. It is a very difficult disease to live with. It probably took me at least a year before my body really felt normal. (Remember, though, I had multiple surgeries in a short time and was not too healthy...

RE: Anyone out there with an ilioanal anastomosis or os... I had a stricture in my colon, most likely scar tissue from years of disease. They took the left side of my colon out (left hemicolectomy). A temporary ileostomy was created in order to allow the bowel to heal and rest after the...

I have had crohn's disease for 26 years and about three years ago underwent a left hemicolectomy. Unfortunately, my bowel perforated and a ileostomy was required temporarily. I am now in the best health of my adult life. I would be happy to try to answer any questions you might have.

Thank you all for your suggestions. The library sounds like an excellent place for me to start. You are right about the stability ball- my 7 and 12 year olds both like to roll around on that thing. Don't know why I didn't think about that myself....

I too would be interested in this. I have a 12, almost 13 year old who is ready to start lifting. I was thinking he could actually work out with some of my tapes with lighter weights. I really don't know how else to tell him to work out other than the way that Cathe has presented.