Need surgeon appointment within 2-3 weeks. Close to giving up.
I have been dealing with mental illness issues for a while. I started in Rinvoq 4 months ago. It did help until I entered partial hospitalization (PHP) for mental health. A week into returning to my job after mental health treatment, I started bleeding. I'm actively bleeding every day and I thought I would enter residential this week but they said 3-4 weeks and they aren't sure they will be allowed to let me in with my condition. Today I just bawled and squirmed around on the floor. I am carrying so so so much already and I already want to die. If I get an ostomy I will end my life. I want to stand the best chance of continuing. My local GI surgeon said if my anus is too inflamed they will need to do an ostomy. I can live with a j-pouch. Which surgeon has the best chance of saving my life? I live in NC but can travel anywhere and my insurance will likely cover it. For the love of god, please help. Please don't say "generally mayo clinic" etc. will be helpfu.. I just need to know an exact doc and some number to call or I'm going to crumble. I can't do this anymore. Bless you if you are able to assist.
Posted Sep 13, 2025, 10:49 PM UTC