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Posted 8/16/2011 5:23 PM (GMT 0)
I used to spend quite alot of time on here when i was at my worse and with me feeling well again i just thought id drop by and say hello,After suffering with UC for almost 4years with the last year being pure hell i decided to have surgery and to me it has been a blessing in disguise. At first i was dead against it but sometimes you just have to admit defeat and do whats best for you and your family so thats what i did, i had a sub total colectomy on oct29 2010 and things now are just great,my 18 month old daughter was my inspiration.
UC is the pits and i wish you all the best with your symptons and i hope you lot dont have to go through surgery but i just want to say that its not all doom and gloom,living with a bag is no way as bad as i thought it would be,infact i have turned down the chance for reversal as im totally fine with it, i am now back competing in running events which is my main interest and i just finished 12th out of 160, i couldnt do that with UC.
Heres to health,wealth and happiness
Leyton
Posted 8/16/2011 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
It's great you are doing well! I had surgery too...j-pouch though...and it was the best thing I ever could have done. Everyone can agree that UC totally sucks and when you have it bad enough, surgery is a welcome blessing! It is a scary thing to have to face...I resisted for a while too...but I think you just know when you have had enough of the suffering and are ready for it.

Congrats on your running event. That's awsome! Best wishes

Marianne
Posted 8/16/2011 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for posting your success story. It is good to hear that if surgery becomes necessary that there is a great life after. Thanks again!
B
Posted 8/16/2011 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
what an awesome and inspiring story. I couldn't agree more.. although I didn't have UC I now also have an ileo and life is SO much better. In fact I remember you saying to me on here while I was considering it to think how much better I could be and how all that energy inside could get out! that's exactly how I feel. SO great to see you doing so well and hopefully I'll have some success running results to post on here one day too. Well done.. you're an inspiration! S x
Posted 8/17/2011 7:09 AM (GMT 0)
That's great to hear Leyton. Thanks for coming back and letting us know how things are going. It's always so motivational to hear a happy ending.
Posted 8/17/2011 10:50 AM (GMT 0)
I forgot to add that i want to thank all the people on here who gave me advice,a truly fantastic site. You guys have been my motivation!!!!
*IRONMUM*
Looking forward to seeing your running posts in the very nr future, once the first race is out the way then all that confidence will flood back-really enjoyed your blog(like the trainers by the way) x
Leyton ROF74
Posted 8/18/2011 6:57 PM (GMT 0)
Leyton,

Have you had to make any adjustments in your workouts/training?  Do you find keeping hydrated to be an issue at all?  I'm a runner as well and wonder about post surgery training sometimes.  Currently, I'm doing ok with remicade but surgery down the line is a possibility and I wonder how it would effect a runner. 

Posted 8/19/2011 1:57 PM (GMT 0)
Good for you! I remember you posting quite often for awhile- it's nice to hear from someone who has been able to put UC behind them, whether it be from surgery or meds. Nice work!!!

Posted 8/19/2011 2:06 PM (GMT 0)
Indycat23,

Many jpouchers are athletes, marathon runners, tri-athletes, bikers, etc. I am a long distance hiker (100-200 miles). I use Vitalyte fairly exclusively (and recently got hooked on chockblocks). Vitalyte has been a godsend for me; it's quick acting, tastes good, and keeps me hydrated in some of the worst conditions (eg Grand Canyon hike in and out in 107 degree heat). In fact, Vitalyte is so effective it's the only hydrating beverage sold in the Grand Canyon and all park rangers carry it on hand for ailing hikers.

Surgery has given me my athletic life back. I would not be doing all this international hiking and traveling if it weren't for ridding myself of UC.

Sue
Posted 8/19/2011 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
Grand canyon now that is a hike,we not used to that heat here in somerset uk.

*****Indycat******
Nothing for me now is any different to be honest,i have always kept myself well hydrated and if its really hot i have a sports drink at the end,i also put more salt on my food now,i heard that helps if you have no colon(not sure if it does though). If i do a long run which for me is between 10 and 12 miles i do drink alot more beforehand.
Its such a great feeling now to go out for a run and not having to stop all the time,i used to get so down about it and it really affected training etc but after surgery and about 4 months off from running things are almost back to normal now so i must be doing something right.
Leyton ROF74
Posted 8/19/2011 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
Awesome to hear that there is life after UC, especially athletically speaking. Best wishes for continued health!
Posted 8/20/2011 12:10 AM (GMT 0)
NICE!!!! Luv to hear full recovery and success stories :-) :-) :-)
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