I Thought It Was Healing... | Vlogmas Day 12

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[@christieghunt5728]

Oh sweet girl I am so sorry. I am sending you peace and calm and health.

[@helengarrett6378]

Oh, darling girl. You are hurting, not as much physically as emotionally.. youvare tired of not being put back together. If it means anything the entire bunch of your "fans" are hoping for your best life. Meantime,extraordinary. Your new husband is sweet and will support you when you are down. He's extroardinary. Take heart.

[@USMCmom2016]

I'm so sorry. You have been through so much in your young life. I will be praying for you.

[@dawnmccarthy8679]

It’s amazing how close I feel to you when I am 72 and in Australia. But that also allows me to empathise with you when you are down. So proud of you for dragging yourself back up for the second part of this video.

[@TORITHEGUMMYBEAR]

It's okay to not feel okay. Medical stuff like this is stressful and it's important to talk through your frustrations. I wish you the best and hopefully your wound begins healing better. Love from Florida.

[@keilalondon9949]

I’m so sorry that you have to endure this constant struggle. My continued prayers for your healing.

[@inamm5000]

I can't even imagine how long this healing process takes and how hard it is to go through this. You're so strong and inspireing. Your videos give me so much strength to go trough my IBD. I only have two wounds on my belly which are only half healed after a month and costs.. me.. nerves already.

[@jimjam4082]

From NW PA here and I'm 13 months post proctocolectomy and still dealing with my wound as well. I am currently going to a wound clinic every other week to monitor and stay on top of the healing of it. As of right now i am using calmoseptine lotion for part of the wound and silver alginate for another part. The biggest thing that helped me start to recover faster was my diet. I eat a LOT of protien to help the muscle to fill in the wound and i had to cut out sugar and reduce carbs to lower my blood sugar. Seems that my body was struggling to produce insulin with all the stress my body has been through. I guess what I really want to say is you are a strong person and dont let these little hiccups get you down. You got this!

[@EmilyMineDesigns]

Hey Jim! How are you holding up? Is your wound doing better? Sending positive thoughts from South Eastern PA!

[@stephanievineyard2249]

I'm so sorry, that is so frustrating on a number of levels! I'm sending you positive thoughts for healing and comfort ❤️❤️

[@brianm3226]

I had a similar experience as you. 2 years of packing, dressings, creams, wound vac you name it. I finally had some blood work done and it turned out I was anemic. They sent me for some iron infusions and it healed in a few months. If you haven't already, get some blood work done. Keep your head up. I hope it heals soon

[@maryinsanfrancisco]

💯% unscientific suggestion: sopa de res (beef soup) made with love, lol! No, not to put on your wound! To eat while it snows outside. There's something about homemade soup that restores the body and soul. It doesn't have to be beef, it could be chicken, too, or it could be vegetarian. In fact, lots of veggies are key so a lovely minestrone with vegetables and beans would work. The other great healer is SLEEP. Our bodies do most of our healing as we sleep so sleep has to be one of our top priorities, if not THE top priority. I totally get your frustration, your doing all the right things to care for your wound. Please remember to also be patient with your body. I think I remember you mentioning in one of your videos that the wound can take a year to a year and a half to fully heal (is that true? Or did my brain make it up?!) That's a frustrating and disappointing amount of time but probably normal. Keep doing what you're doing, you're on the right track. P.S. Your house is so cute! And you and your husband are adorable.

[@sararaftery3729]

in my experiences as a nurse, it is such a difficult area to heal...but it will happen..you are very brave xx

[@joannepower203]

Oh no. I’m so sorry to hear this, sweetie. You deserve a huge break. Lots of love and sending healing vibes

[@darlagreene2805]

Hubby is Right, Girl you are Gorgeous without Makeup.

[@loops19]

totally beautiful

[@lisalove511]

Keep up the positive attitude honey! Many prayers and blessings going your way for healing and well deserved rest! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@marg9017]

Hope you heal without further surgery. Sending love. You are an amazingly strong young lady such a inspiration 💕

[@jamesbrosius1467]

I'm from Pa, Sunbury. I had no idea that people had to go through this! I think you are so strong and brave! People can get through most things. We are resilient! I know. We lost our 12 year old daughter to cancer complications 12 years ago. But, we are still here and life goes on!

[@candicayton8322]

Another bump in the road. You don't deserve this but stay positive and know you'll get through this. You have so many of us behind you. We love you Maggie.

[@RaineZahra]

Stay positive. Your strength is truly inspirational.

[@annemariepratt4480]

You break my heart when you cry .I understand you wi ll get there soon .hugs and strength. 🥰

[@MJ-yj2sg]

Sending you lots of love and praying for healing.

[@susanthompson569]

I hope you're feeling better soon and you will continue to heal... Wishing you and Zak Joy and Peace ....

[@jbender1024]

stay strong, prayers for you!! you are helping so many!!! be proud of yourself

[@GinxHorne]

Oh shame, my heart truly went out to you. I can't even imagine what that's like having a wound take forEvEr to heal. Praying for you... God bless you and yours from South Africa

[@amandabird299]

You're such a deep hearted and strong souled person, I'm sending love and giant hugs. 💙 You will make it through this, it's a day at a time, you've got this girl! ✨💪🦸🌄🦄

[@onka33]

Sorry you need to going through this. As a chronic pain patient myself, we know there are a lot of days one would just rather cancel from the timeline of this universe... Wish all the best, you do an amazing job 👌🖐

[@Em280483]

Oh sweetheart, it’s awful to see & hear you so sad (definitely not saying don’t post such things, as what you’re doing is so important & helping so many). I hope tomorrow is a brighter day for you & you continue to progress on your healing.

[@maryshelton3730]

So very sorry my dear friend! I thought you were recovering! Just checking and wow! You poor sweetie pie! Love to Zac!

[@katjaanjuli]

I’m so sorry about the recurrence of the drainage! It must be so disappointing when you keep getting so close to being “done”. Its so encouraging to see you keep such a positive outlook overall & I really appreciate you being so open to share your setback as well as your success. Wishing you all the best from Western Canada ❤️

[@deborahphillips1271]

Oh sweet Maggie. I'm sorry you are going through this but God will give you the strength to get through. You are an inspiration.

[@LaurieButts]

Hey dear one, hugging you from Ohio. We’re holding you both close as you walk through this tough spot.

[@stuff1784]

You look exactly the same with and without makeup - so natural, gorgeous, and glowing.

[@numnumm]

I'm 2.5 yrs since my surgery. Drainage continued over a year, to different degrees. I never looked at wound, but pretty much went around with rolled up paper towels or depends on. I don't the foul smell and still soak in tub. It was better living like that than before UC hit. Hang in there one step forward,,sometimes 2 back,,but you will get better. Over a year before I could ride a bike comfortable again.

[@melaniepoulton6738]

Oh Maggie, I had an abscess in my lower back for 4 months, had a drainage bag and it was awful-so painful. I also had an open wound in my perineal area for 8months and even though it has healed it is very painful. I totally understand how upsetting this can be, it's a long, long journey. Sending lots of healing vibes your way. Please know how much you are helping people when you film the emotionally tough times throughout your day-what you post is honest. Sending lots of love from Canada.

[@justmydeals]

I love your honesty and your vocabulary. If somethings gross, you say it’s gross, no shame in that! You go girl!

[@danithefiend6167]

I hope you start feeling BETTER! Sending you love and healing. 💖

[@Cunthr]

I'm so sorry, I will be sending you love, prayers and warm wishes. I hope you heal clean and quickly. You are so lovely and deserve to be happy and comfortable in your body.

[@Joyce-dd3fm]

So sorry you go through so much! Feel better soon. Zak loves you very much.

[@TherapeuticCreations]

You and your strength are amazing. Thank you so much for the brave videos. You rock! Sending good vibes and positivity from Ireland 🍀

[@axeliron165]

I am so sorry for all what you are going through. Wish you all the best and that all the wounds will heal completely soon. Sending good thoughts and love from Germany.

[@sandrabrown7466]

So sorry things aren’t going too well. It’s very depressing for you, but knowing how you usually cope you’ll bounce back. Xxx❤️

[@feliciabourque]

I love it when people give a sneak preview of the videos they are working on. Hope Your wound gets better soon Maggie. I can relate to your wound situation I am always breaking down with a wound in the same spot.

[@sherriarmstrong2745]

Healing sent your way. Such a challenging path you have. So glad you share even though I can see how difficult it is. The best for the upcoming holiday season. The first as wife and husband!

[@Honkey-Donkey]

Love the fish tank update, keep 'em coming! It's beautiful.

[@nataliegraham9552]

This wound healing process sounds like quite a rollercoaster of ups and downs - so hard to deal with the backsliding after getting your hopes up for real, permanent progress. But you know what you want and are doing what you need to do to get there - allow yourself grace to feel sad/frustrated when the bad days happen. Naps, fleece, and heating pads are great comforts. 😊 Thanks for showing what has helped with your wound care - I've heard of both but didn't know specifics on types of products so your discussion was very helpful. Your tank is awesome! Love that it's self-sustaining, and the first one I've seen 'in person' of that type. It'll be fun to see what other species you add to the tank. There are lots of cool less-agressive community fish vs the ones that tear each other up. The shrimp having a bi-weekly confab was pretty funny. All the best to you and Merry Christmas.🎇❄⛄🎄

[@fangirl1701]

Sending you Scottish hugs and hoping your health improves. You're a very brave young lady.

[@paulpalma1685]

Sorry for your healing issues. Sending love and prayers to you.

[@kawannahardy2924]

I live in PA, and saw the beauty this morning. I was Not aware of the upcoming snowstorm though. So Thank you. You are So strong. I hope your recovery speeds up. A great Christmas present. Tfs

[@Monica-le9oi]

Hi neighbor! 610 ✌🏻

[@chaoticyank5772]

I also live in PA. It was very pretty. Not looking forward to the snow.

[@jennie4m999]

Hang in there Maggie sending you peace and love!

[@brynnejewell1275]

Maggie dear, I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time with your wound. It's awful when something doesn't seem to be healing the way it's supposed to. Praying you see some improvement soon 🙏

[@estpst]

This is very scary! My thoughts are with you and Zak.

[@alexandralukas5406]

Praying for your recovery! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!

[@karenprince2164]

Bless your heart. I pray you stay on the healing path. Have a wonderful holiday.

[@lynnretzlaff2656]

I'm sorry your healing is weighing heavily on you. I'm glad you will be resting and practicing self-care. May 2021 bring you complete healing and joy.

[@girlykmax]

Hi..my husband got this surgery at the same time as a permanent bag due to rectal cancer in feb. He had a drain line for months! Would not heal. It ended up being a cyst up in there. Did surgery and 1 more month of drain line then yay! He. Has finally healed. God bless.

[@LIrons-Gators]

I am struggling from this surgery as well and a wound that won't heal for 17 mos. I am curious how they finally found his issue (cyst)? Did they do an MRI or CT, etc. I am fairly sure I have something else going on that is getting int the way of my wound from healing. Thanks in advance ;)

[@sarahbelmonte8888]

Sweetness hugging you from a-far with love and understanding. Zac those are Corydora not pleco’s but do a similar job. I LOVE the tank and look forward to restocking, but friendly suggestion that you have a small tank setup to quarantine any new additions so you’re not devastated again. Plus then you can treat for assumed parasites etc to be preemptive. 🐠

[@barbaraadelman2391]

You are a remarkable young woman....I do hope you feel better and heal soon.

[@heatherattwater2126]

I am so sorry Maggie. You have been through so much. We are also shutting down in our area of southern Ontario. Stay strong. Xx

[@traceyflater]

So sorry. Sending you love and healing.

[@yorkiemom4498]

Maggie I have had my rectum closed 3 yrs ago. Eat lots of protein and be patient and keep at it! It will eventually heal. It’s a tough spot to close. I still have itching down there even today and mine are closed

[@mariebarnes416]

I'm so sorry that you aren't feeling well Maggie. I pray that it will heal completely and stop giving you problems.

[@dinakay330]

This will pass and you will look back and say I wish I could tell my past self to be happy and wait for it to be over, life is good be happy for the wonderful folks in your life , God bless you both🙏

[@gowanderlustwithme]

I’m so sorry that are going through all of this. My father had a wound that took forever to heal and it was so frustrating. I can only imagine how this must impact your intimacy with your partner and how frustrating that must be too. I’m sure you just want to move on.

[@valdamarielegault1907]

My prayers for healing sweet soul! I've had some little friends banded unsuccessfully and the pain is beyond description! XO

[@mikeyg6631]

Stay strong my friend ❤ been following you since early in the year.

[@jennifermedero5521]

So sorry...Please just stay safe and know you can vent to us whenever you need 🥰

[@Wendyrocler]

Sending heaps of warm, fuzzy, healing hugs your way! 💞

[@fionac7432]

Oh Maggie, l feel for you so much, your frustration was so much at the start of the video l felt frustrated for you and feel sad that this wound is trying your patience so much. You are such a warrior with your IBD and so incredibly inspirational in so many ways. My IBS pales in to insignificance when l watch you go through all your trials. You and Zac are an amazing couple, So positive, supportive, patient and understanding of each other. Sending Christmas Greetings all the way from Melbourne, Australia. xoxoxoxoxox

[@rebeccalunsford9372]

So sorry Maggie get better soon. Praying you get better soon. Don't blame you for not wanting to do surgery again.

[@onlyvistarick3607]

Oh I am so sorry you are still hurting so. I will pray for you.

[@carolrife5392]

I am so so sorry your going thru this. Sending you much love and Hugs!

[@louisegoodban3721]

Oh lady bless you. Your such a sweet amazing lady and despite this frustration you will get through this. But my goodness my heart hurts for you. Keep going, Zak is right you are beautiful.

[@beatrizvillanueva7851]

I hope everything goes well, I send you many blessings and good vibes ... and be calm, do not stress, that is not very good.

[@wilsonfamily1924]

Fellow PA girl here!!! I’m in Chester County(near Philly). Sending you lots of healing vibes and prayers! I can only imagine the frustration of what you are dealing with!

[@vickywroot5870]

Bless you, you really have been through it! Keep strong, keep smiling ❤ xx

[@eevee8861]

I really appreciate you sharing your frustrations. I'm healing from my end ileostomy great and everyone is happy with the incisions and the stoma and my output, but I still get frustrated that I can't yet do certain things. My head is really messed up from it all and seeing the surgeon for follow up set me back again and I've just been feeling rubbish about the whole thing the last few days. This video makes me feel less alone in this whole thing when everyone else is insistent on how well the physical is going. Thankyou.

[@leapatterson2014]

Happy Vlogmass Day 12. I really enjoy your sharing a little part of your life. Though we have never met you make it easy to feel as though we are friends or family. I pray your wounds start healing and cooperating; maybe this will be your Christmas miracle. God bless to you both and stay safe and warm. Lea

[@lwc3310]

Greetings from Lisa in France. Maggie, your level-headedness, pluck and aplomb never cease to amaze me, bon courage! Zak, the sheer amount of "greenery" in your aquarium is, in itself, impressive... 🌿 That was some drive through the dense fog... and not one other car on the road! 😯😉

[@EJaramillo]

Enjoying the daily vlogs. Hoping you heal up soon.

[@nellieb4252]

So frustrating for you. Sending you love and virtual hugs from Ireland. 🥰

[@olingecko]

I'm so sorry, Maggie. That is so frustrating.

[@kaitlingately3785]

I’m in Massachusetts and the fog has been intense here too - sending you healing thoughts and prayers

[@sanguinesoulful]

Gosh, I am so sorry that you are going through so much. Hugs from way down in Georgia.

[@vzielomaria6778]

Have a happy holidays Maggie, our prayers are with you guys 🎄⛄😊🌹

[@gracewynn268]

I’m so sorry. You are strong and you will get through this. Also you look beautiful even without makeup!!

[@michellehinson3660]

So sorry you are having so much trouble with your wound healing. I hope you can get it totally under control very soon! I am from NC and my husband is driving up to PA to work tomorrow afternoon. He is planning on staying for a week and coming home. If you could just keep that weather away, that would be great! LOL I hope you guys stay safe and warm during this winter weather!

[@donnanoe6736]

I live in Louisville, KY. and wish that we would get some snow. We do get freezing fog every now and again. I am so sorry that you are not feeling well. I don't suffer from IBD but I do have IBS and diabetes. I really hope that you heal and start to feel better after all that you have been through. You are so brave young lady. Love and light to the both of you! 💝

[@lorrinep1]

Thank care sweetheart...my prayers are with you...hugs

[@peggylee6086]

Here in Nova Scotia we have pea soup fog fairly often. Not much fun to drive through. Wishing you healing,happiness and prosperity.

[@jamespayette7574]

It’s ok if you cry your makeup off....your beautiful with it.

[@WildMeeca666]

I’m sorry you are going through this. It’s not the same as your experience, but I had a fistula with an open wound on my stomach for a year I needed a nurse to clean and pack and measure every two days that wouldn’t heal and close up with biologics and meds. Until I finally decided to surgically have it removed. I still have PTSD from that experience and had depression during it so I know it’s a very difficult time to get through. I hope they can find a way for you to get better.

[@robertamahoney6436]

Zak is so right u are beautiful without makeup ur an inspiration to all of us hope u get better soon godbless xx

[@jhors7777]

Best wishes to you Maggie for your complete recovery.

[@jeanettcanham9059]

You were correct it is freezing fog. I hope it's healing from the inside out. Manuka honey is fantastic and silver/hydrocolloid silver are amazing. Keep your chin up you are 1 amazing lady.

[@teachitash]

Off topic, but you remind me so much of Anna Kendrick So sorry to hear this. Sending you so many prayers for comfort and healing. You're so strong and I'm so proud of you.

[@melissasullivan5899]

Prayers and healing thoughts dear girl!🙏🏻

[@karendeakin9628]

You poor thing I feel for you sending love and yes it’s freezing fog we have it here in U.K. regularly

[@MrVladteples]

Have had two flap surgeries. Also most of the meds they are trying to use on you. The wound Vac is the worse.

[@karmacharmskittens]

Maggie dear, hang in there. Post surgical wounds can be infuriatingly difficult to heal. Sending you positive healing vibes and prayers for better health. I know you are a nurse but have you sought out a wound care specialist? They may be able to help you heal with a different approach. The silver sept and honey are body friendly. Sometimes fungus or yeasts can be present and I've seen miconazole powder used to help persistent wounds heal. Powder to absorb moisture. Just a thought. You are so active and sweet we want to see you well soon.

[@karbear26]

I’m so sorry that must be so frustrating!! You think it’s healing and then set back! Hope it get back on track healing! You don’t need makeup you look beautiful without it!