8 week update. First day back in the gym

Glad you are doing better! I am glad you are happy and doing what you love. I hope everything stays great for you and continue to keep us updated, stay happy

And please be careful in the GYM!!!!!! Keep that pouch safe!!!!

I had tailbone pain, which can be normal early on. But I did end up having cuffutis so just keep an eye on it as you progress. I do pretty good with most foods and can definitely do the 3 or 4 pieces of pizza now at almost 11 months. 🙂 I still don't do a lot of raw veggies but did fine with a small salad with my pasta last night. I'm up once a night usually now, sometimes can be more depending on what I ate. Glad you are feeling pretty good and getting back to doing things you enjoy!

Good to hear your doing well pizza is my nemesis as I ordered one and promised myself to just have two slices but a I had three slices and did alright but the next night I finished the pizza off and suffered all night and told myself never again.its such an easy food to overeat.chocolate gives me bad butt burn as well.

@Kmiller posted:

I had tailbone pain, which can be normal early on. But I did end up having cuffutis so just keep an eye on it as you progress. I do pretty good with most foods and can definitely do the 3 or 4 pieces of pizza now at almost 11 months. 🙂 I still don't do a lot of raw veggies but did fine with a small salad with my pasta last night. I'm up once a night usually now, sometimes can be more depending on what I ate. Glad you are feeling pretty good and getting back to doing things you enjoy!

How did they diagnose you with cuffitis? Did you get a scope?

@Jaydog yes, I got a scope a few months ago. I wish I had done it sooner because I think I probably had it for a little while. Dr gave me canasa suppositories, which have helped. I got the scope when I switched care from surgeon to GI.

Tailbone pain can sometimes be significant (e.g. an abscess), but I had it for at least a year, worst when I got off a bicycle seat, and it eventually cleared up on its own in my case. YMMV.

I did a great thing last night and had pepperoni pizza and suffered for 13 hours straight of butt burn ,gas and rumbling.legend.

@Former Member posted:

I did a great thing last night and had pepperoni pizza and suffered for 13 hours straight of butt burn ,gas and rumbling.legend.

Ya I'm learning that to me the suffering just isn't worth it.

@Jaydog posted:

Ya I'm learning that to me the suffering just isn't worth it.

We definitely suffered enough!

This jpouch is like a built in personal trainer or that gizmo from Gremlins.if you follow the rules of watching when,what and how much you eat all is well but break the rules and the jpouch gremlins come out to play.

@Former Member posted:

This jpouch is like a built in personal trainer or that gizmo from Gremlins.if you follow the rules of watching when,what and how much you eat all is well but break the rules and the jpouch gremlins come out to play.

LOL! So Truee!!!

Jaydog, have you ever thought of doing yoga? I've been thinking it might be an all over mind body exercise. I've watched a few tutorials. Some of it is way more advanced than I think I need not want to go, but it does look like a good workout. It uses alot of core and upper body strength. Anyway just curious. Hope the gum is working out for you.

Aimee

@Aimc posted:

Jaydog, have you ever thought of doing yoga? I've been thinking it might be an all over mind body exercise. I've watched a few tutorials. Some of it is way more advanced than I think I need not want to go, but it does look like a good workout. It uses alot of core and upper body strength. Anyway just curious. Hope the gum is working out for you.

Aimee

Ya I'm always down for any kind of workout. I like lifting weights, biking, running, and swimming. I've never tried yoga but I have a couple buddies who do it and they said it's a fantastic workout.

@Aimc posted:

Jaydog, have you ever thought of doing yoga? I've been thinking it might be an all over mind body exercise. I've watched a few tutorials. Some of it is way more advanced than I think I need not want to go, but it does look like a good workout. It uses alot of core and upper body strength. Anyway just curious. Hope the gum is working out for you.

Aimee

Definitely way safer and helps decrease stress

Theres a yoga instructor with a jpouch  on youtube called Ruthie Hanon and her insides became so twisted the surgeons hadn't seen anything like it.Im not sure if the yoga caused it but be careful.

I find walking is the best for mind body and bowel movements.

@Former Member posted:

I find walking is the best for mind body and bowel movements.

Definitely waaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyy More safer, cant go wrong with that lol.

@Former Member posted:

Theres a yoga instructor with a jpouch  on youtube called Ruthie Hanon and her insides became so twisted the surgeons hadn't seen anything like it.Im not sure if the yoga caused it but be careful.

With all the twisting and turning, who knows? But definitely agree be careful!

I think we are all adults and will make those decisions on our health and well being with the utmost care and thought. Some of us can and will do more than others, and that's okay. It's not for us to judge.

Aimee

Congratulations on making it back into the gym...I understand exactly what kind of milestone that is...a step back to normal.

I won't add any warning on the tailbone pain but will give you one on relief (if, in fact, it is not anything serious)...I am madly in love with these cherry pit heat pads...they are both heavy and mobile...come in 2ft long snakes about 6 inches wide...lay it on your bed and lay flat on it...it is instant, drug-free relief. It is wonderful for shoulders, hips, lower back and tail bone...not a cure but certainly relief!

Jaydog how is the gym going?I'm thinking of joining one but I see the new thing is resistance bands that you can attach to doors or garage roofs for very cheap prices.

@Former Member posted:

Jaydog how is the gym going?I'm thinking of joining one but I see the new thing is resistance bands that you can attach to doors or garage roofs for very cheap prices.

It's been great. I've always liked lifting. It feels great to be back. Whether you join a gym or do resistance training I would say if you feel good then do it. Working out is great for your body and mind.

I work out 4 days a week for about an hour or hour and a half per workout. For me that's about the only time I'm truly alone. No phone. I'm off the grid just listening to headphones and it's great.