My story, loving how I feel!

[bkbigfish]

Hi, had open small bowel ressection on Feb 15th and I feel like I am in a new body! Perfect recovery, 8 weeks off work and no complications. I can eat whatever I want and have gained 21 lbs (hint: go to gym after you recover) mostly muscle, I have outgrown most of my clothes, but I will take it! I was always told how skinny I was, 39/m/128 lbs before surgery, now almost 150 and am getting compliments how good I look! My story is a real sucsess and we need more of these on this forum! I am really living life and feeling like a new man, by far surgery was the best thing and I wish I didn't wait so long to get it done! Good luck to all heading towards surgery and you must be up walking 8-9 hrs after to help with recovery! oh yea, keep a positive attitude, that helped a ton! Dr has me on zero meds, even though I know the crohns will be back! but until then! I am kicking ass! Later, Billy

 

[mikeyarmo]

Hi Billy,

Thanks for sharing your story with us. It is amazing to hear how great you are doing after surgery. I agree the forum needs more success stories as it shows everyone that being diagnosed with any form of IBD does not mean your life is over!

I agree with walking after surgery also. I don't know if I would go as far to say that you must do 8-9 hours of walking each day, but I would say do as much walking as one can tolerate.

Hope the good times keep rolling for you!

 

[Nancy Lee]

Hi Billy!!
What a great inspirational post!!
I am so so glad to hear how well you are doing.

Nothing like some positive news to put a smile back on our faces!!

Thanks so much for letting us know and keep up the great work!

Happy Hugs~Nancy

 

[aliciars]

That's great news. You are absolutely right - we need more good news stories on here!!!

Hope you continue on your wonderful road of recovery!

 

[DougUte]

Yes, more good news is needed here.

 

[bellyache]

Since my resection I also feel like a new man. Have a bit of diahrea because they took close to 3 ft of my small intestine, and even that is improving. Have gained 10 kilograms since surgery, also mainly muscle. Am on no meds, and even feel sexy now and again!! haha.

regards, Philip

 

[bkbigfish]

Wow! it is crazy! Philip is on the other side of the world! Glad you are doing well! They took out 12 in small bowel. I meant the nurse had me up 9 hrs after surgery, not walking for 9 hrs! lol! Well i am off for a 70-90 mile mtn bike ride here in eastern MI, thanks to everyones coments!

 

[bruscar]

Thrilled for you Billy,

Onward and upward for you my friend . . . almost like buzz lightyear eh !!


To infinity and beyond !!

 

[billyjoel]

Congrats guys it is great to hear how good remission is going for you both!!!!!