Year One with My J-Pouch: Part Two

Year One With My J-Pouch: Part Two In the days leading up to my J-Pouch takedown, I had so much support and encouragement from my family and friends. Many of them let me know that I was in their prayers. It was great to have that. I am blessed and thankful because I know that many people living with chronic illnesses don’t…

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RIP Colin the Colon

A year ago a part of me died. A part of me that I took for granted until it began distancing itself from and rebelling against me. That’s right, I’m talking about my colon. Sometimes I wonder what would have happened had I taken better care of it? What if I’d eaten “right?” What if I didn’t eat candy?…

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5 1/2 Weeks

WARNING: This post contains a few details associated with the aftermath of the IPAA surgery. Please avert your eyes from reading this post if you are sensitive to gross details.Hello again, my friends! Last weekend was my birthday and I was spending some time out of town. I had some coffee (and it didn’t hurt me!!!) and some wine…

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