I would like to hear from anyone that has a j-pouch and lives in the area of Albany, New York.
It would be great to discuss doctors,available care, etc. Post your interest and I will get in touch!

Hi Linda

I am from the Albany area. I had my surgeries at Albany Med (colectomy and Jpouch in 2004 and takedown in 2005). Did you have your surgeries localy? It would be great to have someone from this area to talk to! Please feel free to private message me if you would like. I would like to hear about your experiences with the doctors in this area and to share mine. I have not met too many others from our area but I am sure there are more of us out there.

There is a conference put on by the local chapter of CCFA coming up next month. They will be presenting on "What's new in treatment for Crohn's and Colitis" and "Surgical Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease". It is being held at the Marriott on Wolf Rd. There will be other speakers too. It sounds interesting and I thought it might be a chance to meet other JPouchers. If you are interested in going too I can get you the info.

Looking forward to talking to you.
Lynne

I recently moved to Troy from Boston (where I had my surgeries in 2001). Would like to find out more about Albany Medical, and how they are for us.
Will be happy to PM with others in the area, too!

another Linda

Welcome to the area Linda!

I live in Troy too but I grew up in the Boston area!....small world! I have been very happy with ALbany Med. I had all of my surgeries there and I am very pleased with my surgeon and the care I got during my multiple stays there. Please feel free to PM me if you have specific questions or just want to chat.
Linda C, Lynne and Linda......such similar names all with JPouches all living in the Albany area!!!!! I wonder if these are other JPouchers in our area...maybe with a different name though!!!
Take Care,
Lynne

Nice to hear from you, LynnZee! I'll PM you soon!

I am another Linda who lives in the Finger Lakes area of NY but goes through Albany on the way to visit family fairly often. Small world indeed!

i live jut south of albany but i see the dr`s at albany med and work in albany so im here everyday.
drop me a pm if anyone want to chat, or an email i`ll get easier--- duece325@netzero.com