Disappointed

Today started out great. I got the call like I expected saying I needed to be at the hospital at noon on Monday and my surgery would probably be around 2. Sounded great, Drew could get back into town as I was getting done, Dad could get things done at home early, and there was even a chance I could go in early like last time. Then I got a call from Dr. Peters (my surgon). He had just gone over the CT scan with the radiologist and there is a few drops of contrast that made it to the area I had the abses meaning the pouch they created is leacking and that puts me at high risk for more absesses. Now I have to wait another 4 to 6 weeks and do another CT to see what things look like. The way I figure it will probably be the last week of October or the first week of November befor I am connected. I'm beyond disappointed The light at the tunnel is gone...

6 days to go

I ended up having to do my CT scan twice. The first time there wasn't enough contrast put in to make sure there were no leaks and Dr. Peters wasn't happy with it. So I went back yesterday and had it done again. I'll call tomorrow to make sure there were no problems but I don't for see any. I also did my pre registration stuff (paperwork, blood work, etc.) so I am all set to go for Monday.

This morning I changed my bag for possibly the last time, although i may have to change it again around Saturday. It really isn't that bad I just don't like doing it because it requires me to function in the morning and that is virtually impossible for me. If I wait to change it till after breakfast it starts moving and becomes a pain.

On a lighter side of things, I have decided to have a party once I am up and going, probably about mid October. Basically I want an excuse to eat stuff I've never been able to eat...If you know where I live and my phone number, your probably going to be invited. I'll post more on this later so keep a look out!

The end is near

Saw my surgeon today and apparently everything looks really good. Friday I have to head back over to Columbia for a CT scan of my J pouch just to make sure there are no leaks but he said it should be fine. Then my reconnection surgery is set for Septermber 27th. It should be a lot easier to recover from. They will make a small insision beside my stoma to push it back in then will reconnect me back up. He also said he would fix my belly button that got a little squished from my scar from last time :) Recovery time should be 1 to 5 days depending on how long until everything wakes up.

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!!