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Going to California!?

Mon, April 06, 2009 8:17 AM

Going to California!?A month ago I was so sick I couldnt even leave my house long enough to

take my dog around the block. I felt lonely, depressed and emotionally

fragile. In the midst of my worst flare I found I new GI who introduced

me to the CCFA community and it has been life changing. Through CCFA

and the care of my new GI I am on the road to getting better and

training for my first ever Half Marathon. I thought my athletic life

was more or less coming to an end with this disease, boy was I wrong.

For the first time since my diagnosis I feel like Ive found a way to

fight back! Im getting healthy and raising funds to find a cure for

Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis. To any of you who have ever

seen the ads for the CCFA walks and runs, dont second guess it, join

in. This run has dragged me out of depression and gotten me back on the

pathway to health.

riley
Joined Jan 20, 2009

Mon, May 18, 2009 10:11 AM

Reply posted for riley.

Good for you! It's time to take back your life and start doing the things you love.

I agree, this is a great site. I've finally feel like people really understand me. Having been diagnosed with UC over 10 years ago, I've gone through my fair share of ups and downs. I'm currently going through a flare up and will begin Remicade on Friday. The only thing that is getting me through it is knowing that I, too, will be training for my first half-marathon.

Although I was just diagnosed with arthritis (as a result of the UC), I'm looking forward to challenging myself and setting a new goal. I will give myself plenty of time to train (and account for days/weeks when I won't be feeling well enough to do so). But I see training for this half-marathon as a key to my sanity. It makes me feel like a "normal" person on days when I'm far from it.

Good luck! And maybe I'll see you in Vegas in December!

gabbysmom
Joined May 13, 2009

Thu, April 16, 2009 11:00 PM

Reply posted for riley.

I agree, CCFA, the forums, all of it, has helped me tremendously. I've been introduced to different diets which have helped me in the long run.

Because the Crohn's is attacking my joints, exercising is extremely difficult ofr me. But I choose not to let this get the best of me and where I work, we are walking 6 miles for the March of Dimes and I am going to do it. My fiancee is walking with me and we will take our time, I'll have a walker there on standby and plan to finish it. I am looking forward to it and I haven't given alot of thought to "omg, where is there going to be a bathroom?" I know it will all work out.

I am so glad you are finally on the road to recovery!!!!

aca11
Joined Mar 3, 2009

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