A second chance - My silly and philosophical look at the cure for Colitis

Countdown thoughts till my Oct 29 2009 surgery where I will be disemboweled to "cure" me of Crohn's/Colitis. My large intestine will be removed.

Memories can be short lived. My hope is that this blog will be a useful tool after surgery, to help me and others remember how challenging things were prior to surgery. To help us appreciate having a "second chance" and keep things in perspective despite a changed body image and new challenges.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

YEEEE HAAA

Went boulder climbing today! Finally, met one of my big goals!!!!!! 2 months ago I couldn't even walk!!!!! I suffered from diabetes, severe anemia and of course severe colitis. In contrast, today I maneuvered like an ungraceful but very strong spider dangling 2-3 stories in the air!

My stoma guard worked great. I climbed (clomb?) like a normal person! I even out climbed my wife who is nearly an Aikido black belt! Fear of heights was totally overshadowed by my fear of ripping the stoma so I moved like a madman protecting myself and not pondering that I was way up there. And noone needed to wear a raincoat beneath me as the bag was protected the whole time!

I am becoming strong again!!!! Vitality rocks!

That was awesome! Can't wait to go again!