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Mar 14, 2018 - 4:56 pm
Hi All! I have not been on the Forum as much since healing after my ileostomy reversal, getting used to the new normal and going on the road to visit family and friends. Today was a "big deep breath day" going for the 18 month scan. My oncologist shared the results immediately and so grateful for NED... Thanks to all of you on the Forum for sharing your experiences and expertise so that others feel comforted and informed. It helps all of us tremendously. Life after the reversal has been challenging and getting used to the new normal; food triggers, how much and when to eat, traveling, scoping out all bathrooms, exercising, timing of everything. I would do it again. While I was on chemo I had to defer a race that I had signed up for prior to cancer so have some unfinished business and started my running training schedule for a 10 miler in May... going to finish it even if I walk it! :-) Cindy
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Joined: Jan 2013
Congratulations!
NED
Woo Hoo! NED!
Wonderful news indeed!
Enjoy your training. Enjoy your run. Come back and tell us who it went.
Tru
Joined: Feb 2017
Woo Hoo!
Thanks Tru! So happy to see the man dance!
Cindy
Joined: Sep 2014
That's wonderful!!!
That's wonderful!!! Congratulations!! Yay for NED!! And it's great to hear that you're feeling so good!
Jan
Joined: Feb 2017
That's Wonderful!!!
Thanks Jan! Feeling well. So glad to see you on the forum being your wonderful self!
Cindy
Joined: May 2013
Congratulations!
I have no doubt you will finish that race!!!!!
Joined: Feb 2017
No Doubt
Thanks Ruth! One way or another! :-)
Cindy
Joined: Feb 2009
NED
NED is a great place to be. So glad that you got such great news and can finally exhale. Wonderful that you are going to do the race - great for you to carry on with life. Wishing you the best.
Kim
Joined: Feb 2017
NED
Thanks Kim! Exhaling for now. Need to stay vigilant with screenings, diet and mindfulness.
Cindy
Joined: Jul 2016
Congratulations on NED!
Congratulations on NED!
Joined: Feb 2017
NED
Thanks Sandy. It's a relief for the moment then continued focus on how to remain healthy for the future for all of us.
Cindy
Joined: Oct 2017
Congratulations!
On being NED and having the ambition to get back in the race!
Joined: Feb 2017
Love the Name Slow-Runner!
Slow and steady finished the race! It's physical but also a mindset... How's your running?
Cindy
Joined: Jun 2016
Wohoo!
Congrats on the NED! Way to go on the training too! Man, I have some work to do apparently, you are both abitious and inspiring. I'm not in anywhere NEAR that kind of shape.
That's just impressive!
Thomas
Joined: Feb 2017
Wohoo!
Thanks Thomas! It always helps to share your goals with others so now that I've put it out there I'm pretty motivated. Ha Ha. Will say that training has been gradual to not over do it. Abdomen area despite ileostomy reversal in July is still sensitive and did strain former "stoma baby" so now mindful about how much strength training I do.
Cindy
Joined: Apr 2015
So happy for you
NED is great news! Enjoy that race- we'll all be cheering you on :-)
Joined: Feb 2017
So Happy
It's wonderful how you and everyone on the Forum cheers us all on. Thanks so much Lizard!
Cindy
Joined: Jul 2017
Wonderful News
That is wonderful news, Cindy! Congratulations and good luck in your running training!