Comments on: Boots’ 1-Year Update

By: booties4986

booties4986 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:49:53 +0000

Yes, I had the surgery done at Cleveland Clinic. It was supposed to be a 3-part J-pouch procedure, but instead I had the ilio-rectal anastamosis, which is a 2-part procedure. I don’t regret the procedure at all, and I’m glad I was able to have it done. Not many people can qualify for the IRA, because you have to have a rectum clear of disease. Mine definitely wasn’t at first, but by the time I had my check-up right before the 2nd surgery, they decided it was healthy enough and the DAY BEFORE my 2nd surgery, we changed it around and had the IRA done instead. LOL, it was a little un-nerving, but I’m happy with the result. My doctor was Dr. Geisler. He’s phenomenal.

By: Colin

Colin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:52:32 +0000

Boots — I saw that you had your surgery done in three stages. Was that still the case? Also, I saw you had yours done at the Cleveland Clinic. I just got done with step one of my three step surgery done at the Cleveland Clinic as well. Who was your surgeon? How long did the whole process take for you?

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:06 +0000

Mike b – So wonderful to hear from you and so thrilled you have recovered well. You look EXCELLENT! It is great at 23 yrs old you now have your life back. You should definitely head to graduate school that will be a nice challenge now that you feel good, but also give you some time to enjoy being healthy and in school. I know when you are ready you will find a great man to love you for all your experiences – he’ll be special compassionate man who sees your strength of survival and not what your missing. Please always keep us updated on the site and let us know how things are going as the years pass Congrats!

By: Brevin

Brevin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:55:57 +0000

Very cool!