Tried out a new catheter yesterday...the Marlen...I liked the way it went in so effortlessly, but I'm still not sure about it's ability. I'm going to keep giving it a try for the next week and see. I switched back to my old one just to compare this morning and the Medena definitely has a harder time going in. If the Marlen rounded head means longer sustainability for my valve then I will definitely be switching over. I want this sucker to last me the rest of my life....no more surgeries!
Woke up this morning with a crappy cold sore :( I really hate those things. I guess my body is telling me it has become run down...that's usually when I get one. Figures it would be the week before I return to work. Maybe I'm stressing and don't even know it. Whatever it is I need to let it run its course. I'm seeing Dr. Launer tomorrow...I hope he releases me to start working out. I really want to run the half marathon for Team Challenge this year in July.
About Me
- Susan
- I am 37, I have 2 kids of my own, Ian 18 & Brodee 15 & a step-son Christopher 13. We live by the beach and love it. In 1986 I was diagnosed Ulcerative Colitis. In 1990 I had my colon removal, j-pouch creation and takedown 3 mos later. In 1994 I had a J-pouch revision and was doing pretty well until a few yrs ago when in 2008 I had multiple fistula repairs: seton drain, fibrin glue, temporary ileostomy w/AFP & Flap. April 2009 ileostomy reversal...2 weeks later fistula returned. So in Dec 2009 I opted for a Koch Pouch. This blog is about my adventures & a place for me to express my thoughts about it.
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