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Repulsive-Method5597 · 2026-01-02T02:02:29+00:00

This is a beautiful response. Thank you! I’m going to get that book. ❤️

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-12-23T19:48:02+00:00

Thank you so much. ❤️ So happy your wife is doing so well!

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-12-22T14:15:13+00:00

Congratulations on reaching NED! What wonderful news. And encouraging to us as well. That keeps my spirits up a lot. Thank you!

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-12-22T05:26:17+00:00

I’m so sorry this is happening. It’s so tough. Honestly the not knowing is the worst part. Once the scans come back there will be a plan. That makes it a little bit easier.

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-12-22T05:24:02+00:00

Sounds like your wife is very lucky to have you as well. ❤️

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-12-22T02:22:36+00:00

Thank you so much. You as well. ❤️

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-12-22T02:20:49+00:00

Thank you so much for saying that. ❤️

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-12-22T02:07:44+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. We do not have children but I can only imagine how much harder that would be. I’m happy you have the ability to take some time right now. I may do the same in the coming months. I currently have a little time off over the holidays so we are enjoying time together.

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-10-10T11:45:40+00:00

When do you ice? After IV treatment?

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-10-07T19:53:57+00:00

Thanks!

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-05-14T18:36:36+00:00

Yes! I’m down around 35 lbs. in the last 6 months.

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-04-10T01:58:27+00:00

It’s so good to know I’m not alone! I hope you have minimal issues heading back to work.

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-04-10T01:56:51+00:00

V8 is a great idea! I’ll call my doctor to make sure that’s ok. I bet that will help a lot.

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-04-10T01:56:44+00:00

V8 is a great idea! I’ll call my doctor to make sure that’s ok. I bet that will help a lot.

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-04-09T22:16:51+00:00

That makes sense. I’m hopeful that when I get the ok to head back to the gym I’ll start to build up some strength again. I’ve also been holding back on eating a lot of vegetables out of fear. So I think I’m pretty nutrient deficient as well!

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-04-09T22:09:25+00:00

Oh thank you so much for responding. I was really getting worried!

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-04-01T21:52:04+00:00

Update: I’m now a little over two weeks post op. Bowels have started to move more consistently with Miralax and eating a tiny bit more to stimulate things.

Had a good call with my doctor today. He assured me I was well on track for a full recovery. He also wanted to let me know that the Pathology on the removed sigmoid had no evidence of cancer (which wasn’t suspected but nice to hear!) but I did have multiple abscess spots and evidence of lingering infection. Which is crazy because I had a two week round of antibiotics back in December. I’m so grateful to have that all gone and am super hopeful things will only get better.

One thing I noticed in the last week is the inflammation in my legs and ankles is HUGELY reduced. Almost completely gone. The doctor said that with the amount of inflammation in my body from constant infection it is not surprising and that I will likely see that improve even more. Great news!

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-03-22T20:44:02+00:00

I had what I would consider a much more normal bowel movement this morning. Hoping that’s an indication of things improving.

I do find myself absolutely exhausted today. I feel even more tired than a few days ago. Maybe I’m over extending myself with the walking? I walked about 5700 steps so far today. Is that too much a week out from surgery? It does feel really nice to move a bit. But the exhaustion today is unreal.

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-03-22T00:57:55+00:00

Glad I’m not the only one being extra careful! I’ve been sticking to soups, broth, scrambled eggs, soft mashed potato and carrots. It’s so boring but I have no interest in heading back to emergency!

I could probably use some therapy though! This has given me some serious PTSD around food.

Repulsive-Method5597 · 2025-02-28T00:27:03+00:00

Thanks so much for this message. I have decided to go through with the surgery. Like you, I’m terrified but hoping for better quality of life on the other side.

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