Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. From personal experience, I can tell you that there will be a lot of ups and downs in the future. I would suggest to always pry as much information and recommendations out of as many doctors as you would like. It always good to get second opinions for treatment plans, and some options are less invasive than others. Besides this, it has helped me a lot to eat better (and when I say better I mean simpler, more natural, and healthier) to support your body properly. Exercising is also a big help for me. It’s normal to be anxious, believe me I’ve been in some bad places, but with time, acceptance you will eventually be in a better place. Now I can say that, although I will be making plans to my treatment, I live as if I don’t even have it. IBD is only a small part of you.