This topic is about someone who is feeling very thankful after a successful surgery and recovery. They had a restorative proctectomy with the creation of an ileo-anal pouch, which means they no longer need to use an ostomy bag. They are grateful to their surgeon, stoma nurses, and the online community for all the support they received during this journey. They have a follow-up appointment scheduled and are currently healing from the surgery. Here are some key points and advice shared in the discussion:

- The person has two scars from the surgery: one is a 10–12 inch midline scar, and the other is a 3–4 inch scar at the former stoma site. They are happy with the results but are careful about the risk of infection in the new scars.

- They plan to keep updating their blog and are open to answering any questions about their experience.

- Many community members congratulated them on the successful surgery and encouraged them to stay connected and continue sharing updates.

- Other patients who are preparing for similar surgeries found this success story inspiring and exchanged good wishes for each other's recoveries.