Today is the big day. Surgery #2 of 3. Having my jpouch constructed resulting in a loop ileostomy for the recovery.
I’m much more calm going into this one with the experience I have from my first stoma. Fingers crossed no NGtube. 🤣
Overall the past year has been great. I’ve been able to eat and drink what ever I want, I’ve doubled in size (muscle) from pushing myself at the gym, I’ve travelled 5 times since my surgery, and overall just feel great.
Im hoping this positive experience transfers over to the new stoma and eventually, my pouch.
I often think to myself “why am I giving up on what finally appears to be great?” I made it right?
I don’t know how to explain it. I feel like if I don’t try, I will always wonder. I know there’s a chance everything can go south. I also know that if I do end up back with a permanent stoma it could be a lesser version of what I’m experiencing now.
But I gotta try.
See you on the other side! I’m sure I’ll have lots to say in the coming weeks.