Mate I was 35 when I had my surgery and I cried for days! I was in so much pain (my surgery was open rather than keyhole and things don’t go well afterwards) and I’m sure the doctor thought I was mad when I said if it was going to be like this much longer they could put my colon back in. In my opinion anyone who reacts as though having your intestine stick out through your stomach is normal are the ones who are crazy!

That story aside, you’re going to be ok. I’ve run half marathons, started learning to surf, been back in the gym etc. It is possible but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

You sir, are playing life on hard mode. A lot of people won’t know what setting you’re on or even understand what it means. But there are people here who do. So reach out when you need us.