Had a recent UC-victory small or large?

Has anyone had a recent UC victory small or large? Often UC beats us down, and it's good to step back and say I won for a change!

Yesterday, I started my 45-50 minute commute to work. As I was in the car and going down the driveway, I started farting (queue dramatic music), which means almost imminent need to poop during the early am. But I held it for the entire drive (albeit a little uncomfortably at times and with anxiety), got to work, and pooped there! I didn't have time to stop, as I was already running late, and somehow managed pulled it off! UC must be near the R word to pull that off unstained... I figured you'd understand, DW is like yeah so what she does that all of the time...lol.

Anybody else got a recent victory?

That's great! being able to hold it is certainly a victory. I didn't realize you were still a little unstable. This is definitely a huge step in a good direction. I am so happy for you. I haven't had a victory in so long personally...

Haha that's funny!

I was out Christmas shopping. I was thoroughly enjoying myself examining a silver wrap top when I felt "the urge" I quickly sprung into action and bounded up two flights of stairs all the while wondering if I would have to wait to use the toilet. But No! I dashed inside and all was good.

But then I noticed that they had refurbished the toilets and the cubicle next door to me was almost see through!!! Yes, they had used glass with a slight pale green tinge which meant I could see the lady next door to me pulling up her drawers lol!

This put me right off my stride and I quickly finished and left.

I suppose the victory was making it up the stairs and then not laughing out loud when I got there!!

I had an amazing victory yesterday ipoop. I had a day with only 1 BM. It was totally normal with no urgency. I was very busy and worked hard all day. Had a nice evening with my family and as I went to sleep realized I had not thought about my colitis once the entire day. If that isn't one of the definitions of remission what is???

Luckily I've been in remission for several months... but eating beans recently and making it through the night without a huge gas attack seemed pretty exciting!

So glad to hear that you're doing better!

Not sure if I would call this a victory or not but I have yet to poop today. I haven’t skipped a day in a couple of years so it seems more odd than good right now. I even used rowasa last night. Strange but happy all the same.

Feeling "normal"

After getting drug induced lupus from Remicade, my GI wanted to start me on Entyvio. I asked if we could try LDN first. He agreed right away, said he has other patients who have had success.

Well, since getting on the LDN, things have evened out for me, I go once a day in the morning, usually right after a big cup of coffee. Eat whatever I want (except gluten due to celiac) and I feel good. I am working and not avoiding activities.

Right now, life is good!

This morning I had to arrive at outpatient surgery center at 6:30 am for cataract surgery which meant getting up 2 hours in advance to drive to the next town. Of course I overslept so even less time to get my gut sorted out which had to be done without any liquids including coffee, due to anesthesia requirements.

I discovered coffee is not totally necessary, well it is but not for my gut just my brain ha. 1 BM and on the road I went. While walking me into the surgery suite the nurse asked, "Would you like to use the bathroom" and I said no thanks. Surgery went well and back home I got to drink some coffee and yes the usual BM.

Even people without UC hate getting up extra early and doing without their coffee. For me it was truly a victory to not have to worry about my UC while having a semi-stressful surgery.

PS Here's my secret for coffee-free BM: I used a Vit E suppository when I woke up. Easy.

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