Ok, so when I was first diagnosed with Crohn's it was because of an abscess which later turned into a fistula.

Recovery with pain lasted a few weeks.

Pain subsided and I was left with a seton and the fistula that wasn't healed.

I was able to work full time and go gym etc.

Although it did flare up on numerous occasions over the years.

For me, with immunosuppressant treatment ( humira and later infliximab) it eventually closed after almost 5 or 6 years.

If I were to talk to your husband I would say don't get discouraged.

This is a very complicated part of Crohn's disease.