6 years UC free!

Hard to believe it's been 6 years since my j pouch surgery. I'm leading a nice, boring life thanks to the procedure. Lol. Hubby, myself and my two sons are going to visit my sister who lives in France next week with a side trip to Italy. I could have NEVER done a trip like this in the UC days. I'm so grateful.

To all going through it or contemplating surgery, it's tough at the time to get through but it's worth it in the end. When you're out of options like I was, it's a blessing in disguise. Obviously not something to take lightly. Good luck to all who may be having surgery in the future.

Congratulations! Hearing a story like this is extremely encouraging. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to celebrate every anniversary. Have so much fun on your trip and be safe!

Thank you all for the sentiments. :)

I'm very excited about this trip. Nervous about the plane ride only because I hate flying. Looking forward to seeing my sister. (She has a j pouch too. Good ol UC runs in our family.)

notsosicklygirl said...
So happy for you Marianne!!! Hoping for much health into the future.

thanks Nssg...to you as well :)

Congrats Byebye! I greatly appreciated your help, advice and encouragement while I was going through my j-pouch surgeries :) Best wishes for continued health.

Marianne, congrats!!!! Today is six years for me too! Of course I do not have a j-pouch, but living with my permanent ileostomy is heaven compared to the twelve long years I suffered with UP. I really don't think I would still be here to post had I not had the operation. As a matter of fact, I am convinced of it. If the disease didn't bump me off by now, the meds would have done it fer sure!