Part XIV – Ileostomy Takedown Surgery
How my ileostomy takedown surgery went, including prep, the surgery, hospital recovery, and complications.
Part XIII – Pancreatitis
My struggle with pancreatitis including symptoms, tests, my ER and hospital stay, pain management, post-discharge recovery, and pre-op prep.
Part XII – J-Pouch Surgery
What my j-pouch surgery (proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis) was like, including prep, surgery, and recovery.
Recovery Reads
This is my list of Recovery Reads; for when you need to go slow, when you need to just read one page before drifting off into sleep without your iPhone, laptop, Kindle, or anything else that shines bright.
Part X – Fourth UC Flare
My fourth UC flare experience, symptoms, hospitalization, tests, procedures, next treatment steps, and recovery.
Part VI – First Hospitalization
My first hospitalization from my second ulcerative colitis flare and my experience with bowel rest and edema.
