Archive for the 'outlook' Category

Pouch or No Pouch

« 2 February 2009 | 22:57 | general, ostomy care, outlook, recovery | No Comments »

I’m sure I’ll revisit this topic a bunch of times over the next couple of years, but right now I don’t think I’m going to get a J-pouch right now. Maybe some day, but right now it doesn’t seem like the correct decision for me.
In talking with the surgeon about it over the last many [...]



Being Busy

« 19 October 2008 | 11:54 | activities, general, outlook, recovery | No Comments »

Ok, this is sort of to justify why I have been so light on posting over the past month. I’ve been really busy. But it’s not just a justification. It’s also a success. I’ve been REALLY busy with work and family and everything over the past couple of months and it just keeps increasing. I [...]



Rafting with an ostomy

« 31 August 2008 | 18:37 | activities, outlook, recovery | No Comments »

This last weekend I headed out with some friends to go rafting. For more details about the trip itself, you can read about them on my personal blog here. I actually had a really good time despite the fact that I had my first real problem with a bag that I was unprepared to handle. [...]



6 Months Out

« 24 August 2008 | 20:06 | activities, general, outlook, recovery | No Comments »

We’re coming up on 6 months here in a few days. I had my ileostomy surgery on February 27th, so in 3 more days it will officially be my semi-anniversary as an ostomate. I figured I’d take a look back over the last while and see if I could document some of the things that [...]



Happy 4th of July! I’m Out of Shape

« 5 July 2008 | 0:02 | activities, general, outlook, recovery | No Comments »

The other day I went to play laser tag for my little brother’s birthday party. It was the three adults versus about six little kids. I actually had a very good time playing, but the next day I was quite sore. My thighs haven’t done much work in the last few years with being sick [...]



Admiring women

« 22 June 2008 | 9:00 | activities, family, outlook, recovery | No Comments »

First off my disclaimer, I’m sure you’ve heard me mention my wife and that I’m married, so this is not a post about infidelity or how to “get ones kicks” while married. It’s just a simple observation of a change since I am feeling better. It has actually led to me being more attracted to [...]