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[eslspun72]

Lately, I've been feeling a bit depressed and worrying that I will never return to full health. I've also been struggling with body image issues. Every time I try to think about the future or intimacy with my wife I just start crying. I still need to have one more surgery and even when it is complete there are problems that can sometimes occur

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[wallacebizbot]

Im glad you joined the group. I am optomistic that you will be much better after your second surgery

[hilmarie]

i read the website! i hope you're doing okay. do you need anything?

Thanks

[eslspun72]

I am doing much better physically although still a bit tired physically because my blood count is low. I'm taking an iron supplement and I feel like the blood count must be getting better since I don't feel short of breath so easily anymore. I go to the doctor tomorrow.

I don't really need anything except maybe a time machine to skim past my next surgery and all this recovery stuff. You know what they say though, we shouldn't wish our time away. So I'll just get through as best I can and whine a bit here and there.

I really am blessed. The support group I joined isn't really a support group for people who are doing okay, it's more of a forum where people are asking for help dealing with problems with their J-Pouch or ileostomies. Everything is going as planned for me so I know I am very fortunate but feeling and knowing are 2 different things.

I'll know I'll be OK and I just keep trying to remember this is temporary.

[mathdork]

i love you