Even Keel

I posted perhaps prematurely about the incredible progress I had been making in my recovery after takedown. A week ago I was on cloud nine and having no more than 8 bowel movements a day. The last couple of days the magic number was above ten again and today around 15. Unlike the first couple of weeks I've learned how to manage these days and recognize better the ups and downs. I also have a better perspective and recognize even on down days with the j-pouch its better than good days with UC. I'm a little uncomfortable and my bum a little sore but nothing like the gut wrenching pain of UC that kept me from even eating towards the end. Its been just 7 weeks since my takedown and know that I will continue to improve with time. In the meantime I've been too distracted with the upcoming birth of my son and tending to my wife that I can not find time to worry about myself.