And next on the menu we have...

... fistula repair. Yes, it looks like it will finally happen! The surgeon will see me October 26th. At that time he will test my muscle strength. I know i can do bicep curls and tricep presses, but what can i do for "down there"? I guess i step up the kegels and hope for the best. Apparently we need to ensure i have enough muscle remaining after absess repair to ensure doing fistula flap procedure will go well. So - see him in October and then surgery by the end of the year or early in the new year. Next on the agenda, Doc is still confident about doing a j-pouch which would mean a reconnect and no more bag. Very exciting and extremely frightening. I feel better since the colectomy. I can eat things i haven't eaten in YEARS in moderation. I have had one partial blockage which wasn't really a whole lot of fun, but at least I know what to expect and what to do to prevent it. So i'm doing a bit of the "if it ain't broke..." along with the excitement of being able to "go" just like anyone else again. dare to dream, huh? Dare to dream...