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Posted 9/10/2012 10:57 AM (GMT -7)

I never expected to run a 5K race. In fact, I never expected to run again in my life, period. Having battled chronic illness for 17 years and suffered a serious leg injury 10 years ago, running wasn't even on my mental radar. But I did. Read my latest blog post for more.

www.healingwell.com/2012/09/how-i-ran-5k-with-chronic-illness.html

I hope this uplifts, gives hope, or inspires someone today.

Peter

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Posted 9/10/2012 11:50 AM (GMT -7)

Awesome and congratulations!

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Colectomy with end ileostomy August 30th, 2012 - jpouch sometime
Sitting at 20 mgs pred and dropping!

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One never ending flare
enemas, suppositories, Asacol, Lialda, and Colazal = worthless for me; Imuran/Azathioprine = bad liver and pancreas values; Remicade = Not very helpful; Paleo not helpful

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Posted 9/11/2012 12:22 AM (GMT -7)

Way to go Peter! I am training for the Dec. 2 CCFA half marathon in Las Vegas. I am only walking in this one but hope to run in the Napa half marathon next June. I look forward to reading your blog.

Diagnosed 1987 with lower left ulcerative colitis. Hospitalized often. Mega toxic pan colitis Dec. 1999. Perforated colon and total colectomy April 2011. First j-pouch surgery March 8, 2012. Six other damaged organs removed at that time. Ileostomy reversal June 26, 2012.

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Posted 9/11/2012 12:15 PM (GMT -7)

What a great example and articulate expression of your journey!! I loved reading it and will share it with many clients if it's OK.

Want to thank you for this site that helps me all the time. It feels like a home to come to. I appreciate all the work you and others do to better the world around us. May God bless you greatly for it!

Those things we keep trying to do get easier not because the feat gets easier but our ability to "do" gets better.
Thyroid cancer removed 1988
Stomach problems finally figured out 2001 Crohn's/Colitus
Tried every drug without much success
Colon/rectal cancer removed Aug 2009
6 Grown kids, grandkids and a great husband to keep me busy

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Posted 9/14/2012 9:45 AM (GMT -7)

It's amazing how crossing a finish line feels!!! Congrats:)

formally known as OHIO76 ~ honoring my daughter's passion!
Crohn’s dx 1989
some terrible years before my temporary ileo in 2001
Proctocolectomy w/end ileo in 2008
...wish I knew then what I know NOW!

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