Surgery Today!

Today is the big day. Surgery #2 of 3. Having my J-pouch 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 NG tube. 🤣

Overall the past year has been great. I've been able to eat and drink whatever I want, I've doubled in size (muscle) from pushing myself at the gym, I've traveled 5 times since my surgery, and overall just feel great. 

I'm 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. 

You've got this. Speedy and easy recovery 💪🌈

A speedy recovery for you. You're going to do great.

Hope all goes well! X

I was in the same mental space as needing to try, so I'd know. 🤞 No NG tube! Looking forward to hearing how you're doing when you're able. ☺️

Living with Your Ostomy | Hollister

Hi Danno, good luck and speedy recovery.

Good luck, Danno!

Sending good luck vibes to you!

Good luck! Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

Good luck, Danno, although I just know it will go great! 😊🌈🙏 Prayers for a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

Prayers and healing thoughts for you. Wishing you well for your surgery today. You know we're here for you. You will be in my thoughts. Be blessed.

Best of luck, Danno. I'm sure you will do brilliantly!

Danno, hope all goes well. I'm sure it will. Keep us all posted, and take care. Bill.

I know exactly what you are feeling and have been through exactly the same. It is a big operation, this one. Take your time recovering and take care.

Check in.

Surgery was a success! Following surgery, I refused all pain medication and chewed a bunch of gum in an attempt to prevent ileus.

Thankfully, it worked and I passed gas. 😃😃😃 No ileus!!!

Nurses thought I was crazy, but it worked! Apparently, it's not common for the bowels to wake up that fast. 🤗

I didn't take pain meds until about 5 a.m. this morning and so far, so good. Been drinking, just ate a muffin, and removed my catheter all day 2. Progress is great so far.

What great news, thanks. You are making very quick progress.

Great news, and it looks like you're well on the way to being sent home soon. I hope all keeps going well for you. Regards, IGGIE

Hello Danno! Wish you another great day :-)