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  1. TigerFu

    Ostomy belt to work out.

    I need an ostomy belt to run with and font know where to look. But can anyone tell me where to buy one and any experience with it. And if there is a variety of belts i can browse.
  2. TigerFu

    Juicer Vs Vitamix?

    I own a vitamix because it is the easiest way for me to get my veggies and fruits. I always called it juice. But someone told me that juicing is different and better. Anybody know which one is better? Or the Pros and Cons of Both?
  3. TigerFu

    Allergic reaction to Remicade.

    I started Remicade in the hospital wtwo months after my diagnosis of Crohns. It made me feel better but my Colon was toxic and I couldn't save it. But the second dose of Remicade i got i had a mild reaction. My face looked like I ate a poison ivy salad, I got itchy everywhere, and i had some...
  4. TigerFu

    Fitness Quest, first workout in over 3 months

    Since diagnosed with Crohns I have not been in any condition to work out. Its been about 5 weeks since my total colectomy and i have a colostomy bag; and before that i was bed ridden with my first and worst flare ever, for about 2 months. Before getting diagnosed i had a strict workout schedule...
  5. TigerFu

    Pain near stoma? Im guessing hernia?

    The other day i was fishing and somebody tossed me a camera, it wasnt the best throw so I had to use my athletic prowess to catch it. I think i might have over exerted myself. Now I have a sharp pain about 2 inches below my stoma. Could this be a hernia? And I also have a mild rash under the...
  6. TigerFu

    Best media for the hospitalized to kill time?

    I remember being stuck in the hospital with plain cable. I was exhausted of commercials, and after continuous days of watching food channel I gathered the energy and focus to whip out my laptop and watch a series on Netflix. I watched the whole fist season of Archer, a pretty awesome show about...
  7. TigerFu

    Weight Training + Illeostomy

    I had a total colectomy surgery at the begining of July. Before all this Crohns business I was in outstanding shape now i struggle to do a pushup. Now i look like i lived in a cave for a year only eating grass and grubs. I want to know how fast i can start lifting and getting into shape. They...
  8. TigerFu

    My journey

    It all started in late March 2014. I was 21 young, handsome, and trying to make it big; I was 5' 10 and weighed 175-180. Physically, I was in the best shape of my life. Working out 5-6 days a week, 2-3 hours a day. I always ate pretty healthy, counting my macros, getting my veggies, high protein...
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