Wow, I can't believe it's been one year already, and best of all, just about trouble free!
No more pain, bleeding, accidents, drugs, steroids, missed work, and planning life around where bathrooms are.
I empty my pouch 6-8 times a day, when I choose to. If I cheat and have really greasy, fatty foods, 8-10 times. I have only needed calmoseptine maybe 5 or 6 times.
I hope my trouble free surgeries, and the excellent quality of life with a j-pouch I am experiencing, offers some hope and peace of mind to anyone struggling with the decision to try the j-pouch route.
Posts: 45 | Location: Connecticut | Registered: October 08, 2006
I have come to believe if the doctors look hard enough, they will find something wrong somewhere! UC...1985 Step one...Aug 2006, Takedown...Dec 2006 Emergency SBO Surgery...Oct 2007
Posts: 1257 | Location: Inver Grove Hts., Minnesota, USA | Registered: June 15, 2006
Wooohoooo Girlie! I am so proud of you and the way you handled the first year! I was so nervous for you the whole time, especially when you were going through the surgeries! But...you showed everyone the stuff you are made of and have done wonderfully! We HAVE to get together soon...dinner? Let me know! Congrats darlin! Michele
You have to get thru the clouds to enjoy the sunshine
that is wonderful! my surgeon said that after one year you are where you will be with it. it is really nice to hear positive things as my td isn't until april 7th. it is scary but exciting.
Posts: 5 | Location: cuyler,ny | Registered: March 03, 2008
I think you and everyone else celebrating their year anniversary should throw a party; I did. And they sang, "Happy no ostomy to you!" It should be a time to celebrate! Congrats! I hope you continue to experience good health and a great quality of life.
"...all things work together for the good of those that love Him..." Romans 8:28
Posts: 618 | Location: Huntsville, AL | Registered: November 20, 2006
Thanks everyone, for the kind words, and for sharing in my excitement!
I have been on the receiving end of lots of answered prayers, good vibes and advise from j-pouch.org members, and a whole lot of support from family and friends like Michele.
I really hope my success, helps or encourages others. Monique
Posts: 45 | Location: Connecticut | Registered: October 08, 2006
Congratulations, Monique! I just passed my seven month anniversary, so I am hoping for further improvements over the next 5 months. I hope that I, too, can post a positive one-year anniversaty message like you.
