It's been just over 10 weeks since the surgery. Adam is feeling and doing great...a big relief!! He's back to work, and hasn't felt this good and a really long time.
His re-peat scan showed that the absess had shrunk from 3x3 cm to 1x1 cm. Dr. P kept him on the antibiotic for 2 more weeks. Next week we go in to have his J-pouch tested for leaks before they do the 2nd surgery. They will also check his blood work and his absess at that same time.
His iron levels have improved, but K told him to take an over-the-counter iron supplement. He did not tollerate it well. Got lots of stomach pain and cramping. He decided to just keep taking the multi-vitamin he's been on to see if that keeps improving things. He's gained nearly 10 lbs!!! He also had some "stomach ache" feelings...which he hasn't felt in nearly 10 years...from food he's eaten. He said he's forgotten what a normal stomach ache felt like! I will post some more pictures of the stoma next time we change the bag...it still continues to change and look different every time we change things. Adam is getting used to the bag, but it does cause some skin irritation and discomfort.
All-in-all things are going great! We are anxious for the next surgery, but worried at the same time. We want to keep seeing improvements!!
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