Reply to "Is a normal life possible?"

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I don't want to be "like before" the pouch, life was hell...at the time I had said, any improvement is better than what I was living. Then I had my k pouch and I started living. Not perfect (I wasn't perfect to start with) but better. I have my days, life improves over time with self-knowledge and a few lessons on biology, chemistry and nutrition. Once you figure out what works for you and what does not it makes life simple...you also need a lot of time for your body to acclimate to its new biology.

Yes, some of us still suffer or worse, regret their decisions but most do not. You must understand that we suffer, for the most part, from an underlying disease that does not necessarily leave our bodies with our colons.

It is still there trying to wreak havoc on other parts of our anatomy...is it better than before, yes, is it better than the complications of an outside bag? For most of us but not all...yes. But do not expect miracles, just improvement.

Sharon

8/13/198:29 AM

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