- Im not on the loo 24/7.
- I can take a stroll along the Thames.
- I can wear skirts and dresses.
- My hair isn’t falling out in clumps anymore.
- Im not in pain all the time.
- For the first time in two years I don’t have chronic diarrhoea.
- I don’t have that need to go now feeling.
- I feel healthy.
- Im not on high doses of steroids.
- Im not on immunosupressants.
- I don’t have to do enemas!!! Woohoo thats a big plus.
- I spend more time with my boyfriend, family and friends.
- I had a curry the other night!!! can you believe it.
- I enjoy food.
- I am much happier.
- I can go to the cinema and be in the middle of the row, I enjoy the film without fear of needing to go to the loo.
- I have more control over my body.
- I can organise to do things, knowing I will be well enough.
- I think I might actually be able to be a mum one day.
- I appreciate life so much more. Everything seems more beautiful.
- I feel closer to God.
This blog shares my experiences of having the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Ulcerative Colitis (UC) On the 28th of January 2011 I had an emergency subtotal colectomy with illeostomy. I have had J-Pouch surgery and have been recently diagnosed with Crohns and Im going back to the bag! Life with a stoma is GREAT! Happy Reading.
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Why I don’t miss my Colon
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Sitting in the middle of a cinema seat row; yes indeed. That was one of the things I found too. Although I am quite long so I often choose the end seat so I can stretch my legs out.
ReplyDeleteThe point is that I can choose.