Bob's Recovery

bobh · Post by **bobh** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:11 am

Hi Folks, just wanted to let you know that my "remission" has lasted over 3 weeks now, and is starting to appear stable.

I just posted something under "Personal Experiences with Medications" in case it helps someone else in the future. I really, really wanted to stop the 6 month flare up with diet alone, but it just wasn't happening - so tried the meds.

A very short run on Prednisone, quickly shifting over to Entocort, while taking Asacol. I have had normal BM for over 3 weeks, usually once a day.

It is an amazing, "night & day" change from the "pressurized paint with explosive gas" that I had been experiencing. And once the fire is out - it seems like real healing can take place, and I can wean off the Entocort before too long.

So far, this is looking better than a "one week wonder". Thank you all for your support, and wealth of info on available on this site. I know that diet is really important, and will always be a part of the solution for me. The info and exchange of ideas here is better than anywhere else on this planet.

Bob H

barbaranoela · Post by **barbaranoela** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:09 am

Bravo Bob!!!!!!

Isnt it a grand feeling to KNOW that there are helping hands---weather it be MEDS/diet etc.

Patience and fortitude----which U always showed in your post---

As we all said----*there is help*---

Good luck Bob-- and here's to U

Barbara

cludwig · Post by **cludwig** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:31 am

Hi Bob,

So Happy you are feeling better. Thanks for the update.

Love,

Cristi

Mars · Post by **Mars** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:46 am

It's great hearing of your sucess! I'm so glad the information and our shared experiences were able to help you on your road to recovery.

This site was created with love and continues to reach out in the hopes that we are able to help someone take control of their life again!

POTTY PEOPLE RULE!!!!!

Take care Bob, keep us updated on your continued good health!

:coolpenguin:

Mars

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 11:29 am

I responded under your other thread, but I'll say it again........

CONGRATULATIONS!!! and good work on your part!!!

Love, Shirley

bobh · Post by **bobh** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 12:22 pm

Thanks people, you folks helped me more than you could imagine.

Bob H

Peggy · Post by **Peggy** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:37 pm

Excellent news Bob! Thanks for keeping us "posted".

Hugs
Peg

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:44 pm

Totally wonderful Bob! Glaad to hear you are feeling better, that's what it's all about! Love Oma

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 7:10 pm

Alllll riiiiiight, Bob!

Great news!

And you should pat yourself on the back. You have made amazing progress, especially considering how long you had been sick with MC. YOU deserve a lot of credit for taking charge of your health and figuring out exactly what kind of treatment plan would be best for you. Please keep us posted.

Love,

Polly

JJ · Post by JJ » Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:17 pm

Great News! Take care....Jill

harvest_table · Post by **harvest_table** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:56 pm

Right on Bob!

Thanks for your post in the medications area- it will help many, for sure. I agree with you, this is the best MCsite on the planet! So glad your feeling better but while on your honeymoon please stay in tune with your diet. In the long haul, diet just may be our saving grace.

Love,
Joanna

bobh · Post by **bobh** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 11:37 pm

harvest_table wrote: ...In the long haul, diet just may be our saving grace. Love, Joanna

Yep. I have hit the wall too many times to abandon the things that are helpful on the diet. I basically can't eat processed food - and the few times my wife drags me to a restarant I get shrimp or something they can't inject with "flavor enhancers" etc.

Thanks for all your help folks!

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 5:41 am

Congratulations Bob and I really do hope this is the big R for you since you have had a very long time of suffering. I do love your description of "pressurized paint". First time I heard it and it is a very apt description.

Love, Maggie