I am coming up on my 1 year from first surgery on december 31st. I really can't believe it! I had a great year even though the first 3 months I was recovering and in pain. After those hard months I was out and about traveling, eating and able to enjoy life. Thank God! The hardest thing was to keep my head up but I did and now I am very happy.

If you have myspace check out the group
http://groups.myspace.com/jpouch

Later everyone and Merry Christmas
Michael

WOW ... a year already Sweet... Hope the next 1000 are just as good and keep getting better!

Michael, congrats on the big anniversary! Isn't it really amazing to say you did it? Happy Holidays!
Michele

Congrats! You've been through a lot! I am about two months behind you but I don't think my year has been as eventful as yours!

Happy Pouchday Mike!

Congratulations and best wishes for a healthy Xmas & New Year.

Shell

Mike, Great to hear it bro! Anniversaries with the j-pouch are always a big deal. I have had seven of them and find myself referencing those surgeries as one of the biggest events in my life! Merry Christmas!

Mike,
I'm struggling through my first few weeks after takedown, so it's inspiring to read your post. It helps to realize people really do make it through the hard part where I am now.
Thank you and congratulations.
Jeffrey H.