I Feel Silly | Let's Talk IBD

[@Joyce-dd3fm]

Sorry you feel uncomfortable, Maggie. God bless you and feel better soon. You are such a sweet couple!

[@vidalsuero7865]

💘💘💋💋🌹⭐🔥🔥🔥💋💋💋💋🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@abbycat2142]

That is curious about your “non-incision”! I hope you keep us posted on this lol. Keep taking care of yourself and I hope you feel better as the week goes on. Love watching your videos. Your positive energy helps me as I go through some difficult life challenges. I need all the positivity I can find. It sounds corny, but it feels like a warm hug of encouragement! ☺️ I also enjoy watching the progress on your wedding venue. It’s so exciting. Stay well.

[@Alyssa_Q]

Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate it. I suffer from a chronic illness also and it involves my liver. Had a liver resection and ended up with 57 staples from my sternum all the way past my belly button. Thankfully it healed well. Your videos have been very educational and inspirational. It is so green where you live and absolutely beautiful. I live in the desert in the city. Well hope you feel better soon! Sending you hugs from New Mexico. USA

[@cptmurdock885]

Never let anyone think you shouldn't be using pain meds. You've had a damn surgery and need them. Unfortunatly opioids have a horrid stigma that make it difficult for people in real pain to acquire and use them without facing judgement.

[@asideofaioli4630]

You have no idea how much reading your comment has validated my experience, and I really appreciate it. I was on one for YRS, w/ no major tolerance increases, using the exact same low level dose, & 1x time a day the entire duration of being on it. But they decided to take me off even though they couldn't name any long term health consequences other "addiction" & left me to instead turn to otc pain meds that have known long term health consequences for long term use, esp for someone like me with other pre-existing conditions. I'd have to be quite the unique addict to consistently maintain the prescribed pain med dose for yrs w/o ever having asked for an increase 🙄. Even told them I'd consent to drug testing to prove they were being used correctly. So essentially they rather me risk liver disease (acetaminophen) or heart disease (nsaids), than keep me on something that I've clearly shown no sign of "addiction." I have to use the max dose of nsaids around the clock every day, & have now started experiencing edema from them. Told my Dr, & no surprise she said I should stop them 😣 & do what instead?? Told me to take hot showers to relieve the pain.... 🤦 so I guess I'm expected to jump in the shower every other hr. How would one live that way? So I'm left w/ no options bc I can no longer continue w/ otc & they refuse to provide what once helped to manage my pain. Drs no longer use discretion & patient specific circumstances to determine pain meds, it's 'everyone's an addict". So it breaks my heart to think others like Maggie have to struggle w/ this too. She's such a sweetheart & shouldn't have to worry about unfairly reactive & judgmental drs. I'm sry I ranted so much. Invisible chronic pain can feel isolating, so having empathetic ppl like yourself is touching & unfortunately all my frustrations poured out. Anyway, be well 💙

[@cptmurdock885]

@@asideofaioli4630Have spot on experienced the same issues throughout my care. Often to try and compensate from not using actual pain medication I was often put on anti-depressants and anti-seizure medication, as there is minor evidence it helps, a plethora of off label drug use brings about all these side effects while achieving very little actual analgesia. Compared to a simple single drug actually designed for treating pain like oxycontin, or ms contin, tapentadol and so on which has much less side effects. I was on about 4 medications all being used off label, I would have nightmares for the TCAs, fall over from the seizure medication, fall alseep while driving from the Tetracyclics . Compared to recently on low dose oxycodone with 50% increase in daily function and little to no side effects. Signed a contract, did random drug tests everything to ensure safe use between myself and practitioner. Even though the results were great and I was functioning like I was pre chronic pain, with perfect drug tests, no early scripts, exercising doing a multidisciplinary approach even with all this validation of positive effect the stigma still gets hold and the authorities start breathing down the doctors neck about prescribing for chronic non cancer pain. Its a shame so many pain patients have to fight to get the relief they need to see some daily function and then struggle to maintain their regimen. The stigma is no negative at the first hearing of opioid or pain medicine or even just chronic pain you can see in a lot of peoples faces and by what they say that they think your automatically an addict. All the best, Lots of love.

[@peachxtaehyung]

Yessss this!!! 💯💯💯💯💯 I am a chronic pain sufferer and lost one "friend" that I thought was a friend but she dropped me immediately when she found out I took pain meds despite it only being tramadol at the time. Smfh but yeah especially after surgery you should feel shame about needing pain medications

[@peachxtaehyung]

@@cptmurdock885 yeah like these people think the only people in pain for real is people with cancer... And even with them they're starting to act up. I heard about that on a somewhat recent video done on the channel too cute 4 cancer.

[@melodybollinger4747]

What an incredibly adorable couple you both are. I love watching you and joining in the little bit we get to join you in your journey, although I am so sorry for the reasons you most likely started your videos. Your story though extremely honest, help take much of the scariness away since you are so beautiful and have such an amazing attitude. Thank you for sharing you life with us. Even when you're not feeling well, you still look so dark cute! I'm glad you've got that going for you and your sweet personality and what a terribly sweet husband you have. You both are so very awesome!!!

[@maryshelton3730]

I love you and Zac! You are both positive soldiers! Keep it up! Hugs! Big fan of your relationship!

[@h.jesson]

Hey Maggie, Thank for you videos :) Pleased that you are continuing to recover, sorry to hear about the ups and downs though, but we all know it’s part of the course of illnesses and surgeries. Great to hear you’re getting a Post Office Box. I was changed onto Salts convex bags, so I have a lot of their Confidence BE flat bags. I know you love them, but can’t get the in the US and I want them to go to a good home so would love to post them over to you if you would use them. Much love from the UK, Helen xxx

[@tonkinbray]

Maggie, I need to say that you just inspire me to be a better person and a better nurse. I know I give a lot of unsolicited advise, but I hope that you see it comes from a place of compassion and empathy. I hope that your not suffering too much, I can see that your very good at putting on a brave face (as us brits call it 'Stiff upper lip'). I'm soo proud of you and Zach, your truly lovely people. BTW I'd love to see a day in the life of Zach. He's such a sweet sweet guy, he actually reminds me a lot like my grandad (not saying he looks old though). Hope your wedding plans are going well. I remember how IMMERSIVE that can be....lots of love Chris the Nurse ❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️

[@theadster2702]

Your body has been through a lot...REST!!! Rest is important. Your skin is radiant !!! as always. Rest is for healing!!! I went back to work too soon after a hysterectomy and paid the price....and what for??

[@mi2cents265]

I envy you( in a good way);you have so many beautiful blessings! I don’t mean that as a figure of speech or to encourage your life’s journey but you have real blessings. Your beautiful, you found your soulmate, and your video backgrounds are just outstanding. Ty for sharing!

[@melaniepoulton6738]

Maggie those boots are cute. You could always get a thick liner for the bottom, and that would make them smaller and warmer with thick socks!! Also, only you know your pain level and it's okay to rest. The people who care about will understand. You've got a lot going on and need to heal. Take care!

[@littlemrpinkness295]

It can take a long time. When I first got my Ostomy (Alex) I was "whole-body sore" for a year and a half. Like, everything hurt, EVERYTHING. They would roll me to the side to change the sheets and I would be screaming. After I was discharged, I would need an ambulance to take me to doctor's appointments, we would hit the slightest bump and I would be screaming. It was miserable. I still have chronic pain but I am not screaming all the time. Still have those bladder spasms and still taking 5mg Oxybutynin twice a day. I think they did do the Laparoscopic Surgery on you so that is what that lateral scar is and maybe they put the derma stuff on your existing scar just to help it get better. It looks good considering everything. The wedding seems to be coming up fast it's already the middle of August. The work in the barn seems to be advancing by leaps and bounds. It is really starting to look fabulous. It will be so beautiful.

[@sarahbelmonte8888]

I grew up with a mother who is disabled and when I became I (pain disorder first) I would restrict my pain meds because society makes you feel like you should! But she has shown me how it is more important to ‘have a life’ than be in pain and not do anything and not have a life. Don’t get me wrong, I am very good at being just under the level where any drug makes me fuzzy or weird... and I regulate and reduce as and when needed ( like after stoma surgery I have been reducing my meds successfully much lower than I was on before because the surgery took away so much of the pain I had). But my point is don’t feel bad for wanting to function. I have gone through the hell of rehab twice and each time the other “addicts” get angry because I’m not an addict, my body has,a dependence on something that allows me to function and I know can stop the climb... anyway! Don’t apologise, maybe they did cut your midline but the nature of the scare is that the internal dissolvable stitches you can tell are there. Doesn’t matter... look after yourself hun. You ARE doing great xx

[@joycependleton589]

Those of us dealing with Crohns fully understand what you are going through. Feel better soon. That being said, I want to thank you for sharing a video about an ostomy aid kit by In Home Healing. I ordered it and I am so pleased with it. Makes things easier, quicker and cleaner when emptying my pouch. Thank you again!

[@jeanborawski2251]

You are a warrior! You have endured sooo much. Take it easy. Listen to your body. Listen to some good music. You are a champion. Say that everyday. I am a champion!

[@carolelowery8078]

Hi Maggie and Zak, just discovered you a few days ago, and love you guys! I'm a fellow "Crohnie" or "Crohn's Warrior" of 40 years. And one thing I've learned over the years is when you need to rest, do it, because if you don't when you need to, you just end up feeling worse. You mention how everything is a bit uncomfortable right now, my surgeon had a perfect answer to that when I mentioned that same feeling at my check-up after surgery. He said, well, it's normal to feel like that, we did go tip toeing through your innards after all! He cracked me up, he really knows that humor is a must when you have this disease. I understand how you feel Maggie, I've had 1 bowel resection in '84, and another in '86 that also repaired 3 fistulas that opened up from my midline scar. Fistulas are no fun! Since then, have had gall bladder removed, bladder sling put in, and last 5 years have been having bile duct strictures, requiring 3 ERCP's with stents put in. I love that you are open with your issues, helping to educate others with what people with Crohn's go through. I pray for your complete healing, and hopefully no more problems. You and Zak are so lucky to have each other, and I look forward to following your life's journey. The barn is looking really awesome, I pray for your healing, and for your business to be successful. Bless you and Zak💕

[@LifeofMorag]

Fellow shortie here, 4ft11 for me. Good luck with all your recovery and don't be afraid to do and take what you need to for getting better.

[@robertganley313]

Maggie, you (and Zach) are beautiful. Sometimes that's a life saver for me. God bless!

[@patriciaconstantino4669]

Praying you soon feel more comfortable Maggie..I admire you as you have gone through so much and you are handling everything so well.. all your wedding preparation between your surgeries and you really do look great 👍 God bless both you and Zak ❤️❤️

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

Hon I know just how you feel. I've had problems over the years that just did not permit me to do all I wanted to do or to be with family or friends. All we can do is go with the flow. So glad you're resting. The boots and shoes are really nice. My favorites were the suede ones Zack got. Odd how much I like men's shoes. Take good care Maggie.

[@pauladixon9003]

I subscribed to and shared your channel today, because I appreciate that you are sharing your experiences and your life with us. With every video, you have the opportunity to touch the lives of others. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@jaychurch6242]

I have autoomine disorder that has destroyed my liver wich destroyed my liver and health ( waiting for rransplant) as you know our conditions consume your day, your converstion at home and its all we can think about. I find myself forgeting to be me. I feel define my self by my condition, I defeat myself and stop thinking about my hobbys and things I always loved to do. You have inspired me to not limit myself to live and enjoy life the best I can with the very few limitations which were alot, not because it was medicaly Impossible I just surrended to the symtoms I miss feeling well and will never feel well again but nothing says I have to give up living, just need to learn to do or even with it all. You inspire me to live better and let nothing hold me back. Thank you so much for sharing your story, I wish nothing but the best for you

[@Ladypuppy510]

Jay Church Having chronic health issues stink. I also have several and it can be very easy to forget to be yourself. I tape notes to remind myself. Hang in there.

[@savannaheldridge3264]

Try to hang in there! I just had my liver transplant 2 weeks ago and it was life changing! Your time will come! Just try to enjoy these days as much as you can!

[@mayanne5409]

Sometimes you need a pain med. You are in healng and major recovery 💙💚💛

[@samanthameddaugh6987]

I feel you on the tiny foot issue, I also wear a size 5, however at 5'4" tall it's not even proportionate to my height. Downside - super hard to find dress shoes, upside - kids shoes are better looking than they used to be and they're SO much cheaper than adult shoes.

[@rainbowfoxmagicgrrrl]

i'm jealous! Kids' shoes are so much more fun than adult shoes

[@DanThePhilosopher]

Thanks for sharing, sorry for your difficulties, life is something, how things are. Just unfortunate, horrible.

[@siobhanstevenson2476]

so are you and fun watching you cats drive through the water!

[@candicayton8322]

I am always looking out for your videos. So very glad your hanging in there. Enjoy your shoes. See you next time. All my love to you both.

[@trienetrienest2784]

Hi Maggie, hope you are getting better soon. 🍀 Greetings from Bavaria to you and Zak.

[@ruthgallant6047]

My kind of shoe shopping 🛍. 6 pairs to replace one pair.

[@kellyolson7083]

Aw, Mags. I hope you feel better soon. Don’t try to do a lot. Your body is trying to tell you to slow down.

[@jonkicker1278]

I'm glad you, Zak, and his friend had a good time at the restaurant, you both deserve a good night. And the fire, that looked like it could have been a big one. I hope you both take it easy and get your rest so you can get better. God bless you both. You always seem to be in a good mode, even when you are noticeably in pain.

[@amymyers79]

The Black Bass is excellent! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@ILOVEMEW10]

I’ve got my reminder on this time sweetheart. I hope everything is ok❤️

[@LetsTalkIBD]

All is good! I will see you there!

[@lisarolls4890]

Big hugs and kisses our little princess you look so pretty x I hate seeing you in pain I know it so well and how hard it is to pull your self up and stay in a good head space. If you need your meds take them darling its going to help you x Sending you soooo much love from my family to yours x x x

[@lojikafieqahdh6264]

You are so strong ...hope better

[@virginiamorales1591]

Oh honey I'm so sorry for all your pain and awkwardness. Since my 20's I've been suffering from GERD. Also, with acid reflux. And I can relate to your illness. When we suffer from gastric issues we are bloated almost all the time. And like eight years ago I had a hysterectomy and Oh my Lord, that was tough. The pain and the bloated that I was driving me nuts. And I was prescribed with Percocet and I knew that it is addictive, but those first days I had to use it. I was careful with that. So I really understand what you're going through right now. And believe me, I planned my wedding and in charge of everything and that's a lot of stress right there. The stress exacerbates my gastric illness. So please don't be hard on yourself. I know it's the most important thing to almost all of us, BUT be careful. I really wish I could help you but I'm so far honesty. I'm telling this to you because you can be my daughter, and I know you are a tough cookie but delegate. I remember that you was showing us the flower arrangements you're planning on doing. I have an idea for you. You can find these round fishbowls in Michael's or dollar stores and you fill half of it with water, you cut the stems of four or five of your beautiful flowers and you place them on top of the water. Like floating flowers. It's easy to do and Zac will be delighted on helping you with that!!! I hope I'm not like intruding on your plans, but I'm kind of worried. Take care Angel.

[@patriciagasser464]

When I think I'm becoming depressed I watch you and. Tell myself to stop whining there is a women worse. Off And still smiling

[@melissa-Ann]

👋 Hi Maggie & Zak & Greg👋 Its okay not to film and just ENJOY the moment. It's good that you have people that understand that when you aren't feeling good, you're not being mean. You're not!! Gotta take the breaks that are needed so you can be well, recover and heal. That's okay!!! That's confusing about the "glue" but no incision. 😲🤔 Hope you figured out that situation out. Strange. Why put "glue" if theirs no need?? Shoes & boots are nice. Can't beat the deal!!! Better watch Zak, you might lose a pair to Mr. Greg over there!! ((just kidding)) 😜😊 🌸🌸have a great day🌸🌸

[@eringrobeis8013]

Haha Zak reminds me of my husband especially when it comes to shopping! He’ll get 4 pairs of shoes to replace 1 pair, and will get soooo excited to take them all out once were home and put them on/model them for me! Lol like a little kid on christmas morning....its really funny/adorable to watch!

[@DaynaKent]

As you know with being a nurse .... "Listen to your body!" and don't feel guilty when you need down time .... it's a lesson I am learning to after my gallbladder removal 6 weeks ago via laparoscopy You look great and it's awesome to see you doing so well. Sending thoughts, prayers and huge healing Hugz to you both! From Northern BC Canada

[@LakelandluvsBlythe]

DaynaK45 my gallbladder removal recovery only took a few days.

[@LakelandluvsBlythe]

DaynaK45 and to add to my comment, gallbladder surgery isn't nothing compared to what maggie has had.

[@DaynaKent]

Reedus Rulz you are lucky then

[@DaynaKent]

Reedus Rulz I was not comparing the surgeries just the way they were done Laparoscopic

[@LakelandluvsBlythe]

DaynaK45 Know I meant laproscopically. I know so many who have had their gallbladder removed and the recovery was very quick as compared to my deceased grandmother who had hers removed before laparoscopy was not around. I also realize underlying conditions would make the recovery worse.

[@jajacobs2]

I really admire you for showing yourself. I’m 52 years old and I’m not that brave. I have many scars

[@gbk1t]

Ooh! I love a mystery !!! 😆. To be honest though, I can’t remember anything about the 3 days following my surgery. Thank goodness..

[@elainehardy3502]

I lnow how you feel. I have a horrible back and I want to be sociable but there days I can't get off my heating pad. I had ask you about adhesions in the right side recently from appendectomy. Turns out I had a real bad Uti and a stone. The stone should pass on its own. I'm on antibiotics for the uti and go back in 2 weeks to see if it's better. I have to say I was envy of all them shoes Zak got. I'm a big shoes, clothes and makeup person. I do lot of online shopping because of my back.

[@NorseButterfly]

After seeing where the flooding was that you drove through, I'm glad I didn't stick my big foot in my mouth! I live in Texas, and 'round here, if there's water on the road, "turn around, don't drown" is the state motto. I hope you get to the bottom of the incision and why the dermabond was used on your midline.

[@margiemartin8407]

Forgot to mention, from Cairns, North Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺

[@barbarahenninger6642]

I feel your pain, Zak. I finally found some shoes that fit me perfectly. I loved them so much I bought two pairs. One day I washed both pair and laid them on the heater where there's always a small amount of warmth coming from the pilot light. Unfortunately, I forgot about the shoes, and turned on the heater. You can imagine the rest. :-/

[@eringrobeis8013]

Hi Maggie!! Watching your new video was the 1st thing i watched once i woke up from my last couple of really long night shifts at the hospital! Regarding the “mysterious dermabond” along the incision, i know from watching all of your videos that you had in fact mentioned that they had to “open up” that incision again for the surgery which i know you were not happy about! Perhaps bc they did have to make that small horizontal cut along the side of that incision, maybe they applied dermabond to the entire incision to help reinforce the entire site; especially since you’ve had a history of your incisions “opening up” from previous surgeries.....just a thought! Either way, you are not crazy for feeling silly! I would feel the same way!!!

[@dave2923]

Hope your feeling better soon!

[@laurag5583]

Magic Maggie midline miracle! I now see chairs at thrift stores and have to resist the urge to buy them for you 😹

[@leelastoma5809]

Those shoes for Maggie are so tiny look like kiddie shoes. So cute . That sale was incredible 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@brynnejewell1275]

Spiffy shoes Zak!😎 Always wanted a pair of duck boots. My mum had a pair when I was growing up. That's curious Maggie. I agree with you that you should still be able to tell that there was a new cutting there. Perhaps a question for your next follow-up? Hope you feel better dear💗

[@jasongray423]

All I see is an adorable healthy human being.

[@wandadevers9598]

I understand what you mean, I think. My situation was minor--wisdom teeth out and one would not heal. It didn't hurt but was uncomfortable and almost worse than actual pain. Made me miserable for a month. Hope you feel better soon.

[@tammyicrutchfield9941]

Y'all are the cutest couple I've ever seen 🥰🥰

[@abenpongen4597]

Hope and pray that you will feel better soon. Such a lovely couple Maggie and Zak😍😍. May God bless you.😊😊😊

[@LetsTalkIBD]

Thank you!!

[@abenpongen4597]

Welcome 😊

[@Brandi.65]

Love you guys. Your place looks so peaceful. You look so beautiful. Love the shoes you and Zack got 😁

[@siobhanstevenson2476]

Hi Greg! Plus love the stone wall!

[@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780]

Huh? No reason to feel silly, you need to get some answers from that surgeon. I’m glad Zach got a variety of shoes. It is hard to have to put yourself first sometimes i get it. You have an amazing almost hubby a support system ❤️💪

[@annemariepratt4480]

Maggie please take it is . You need to know when your belly is saying slow down .your doing amazing. And look beautiful. Hugs . 🥰

[@sanches860]

My English is not so well , and I can’t understand many things , I’m wish a long life for you, pretty girl 👧

[@aggynancy4920]

Zach I'm happy you got the shoes they look great

[@karenlee2204]

I can so relate. I was diagnosed with IBD a few years back. I has a very bad bout with C-diff about 14 years ago and doc figures that was the root of my start with IBD. I have to this point not having surgery, but I am still on the pretty strong opioids to try and control the pain.

[@judyconstantino9838]

Maggie, I remember going to Peddler’s Village when my husband and I lived in Delaware! It was amazing at Christmas time! I think you were very wise to rest like you did before going out to dinner. You always look lovely, no matter what. Plus, remember that saying, “Good things come in small packages.” I bet Zak will agree with that! Judy from Arizona ,

[@virginiamorales1591]

I was trying to remember that saying but I'm bad at that!!!! LOL

[@mombythec]

Lol, the scar thing reminds me of my last follow-up. I was so concerned because my belly button literally looked like a beak! To do the robotic nephron sparing surgery, they sort of fold you and shish-ka-bob you with the instruments. The NP said "you were lucky you were still a candidate for the robotic with all of the scaring from your previous surgeries!" So I shut up lol. Sorry if I already said that: I take gabepentin lol. I have also been in that situation where I was totally confused about what actually happened to me for a while. I hope you get to ask soon, that's kind of an icky feeling. Lastly, yes- with kidney pain it's worse in the afternoon! If you tried to be sociable while in pain, you'd just say cranky things because it hurts and it's such an irritating pain! I get relief from heating pads, but you just have to be carful not to use them too hot or too long because they can cause bacteria growth and as you know, sepsis needs to be avoided!! Would you believe after my surgery before last, after a few days I had a temp of 101.7 and called the office and the on-call said that didn't seem like anything to worry about?? I was already becoming delirious/not making sense. My son was like....we need to go to the ER! So, I was given IV antibiotics and my temp continued to climb and my delirium became entertaining so I was admitted for sepsis. It was awful, I missed Halloween with my kiddos :(

[@callabeth258]

I get why people were concerned in Australia there's an ad campaign with the catchphrase "if it's flooded forget it!" But you're right that road is safe.

[@cincoboy3964]

Callie Thompson In my state (Kansas) the slogan is “Turn around Don’t Drown!”

[@aleshairwin8838]

OMG!! I’m dying!! My daughter is very small as well with a small foot. She wears fuzzy socks with her boots!! 😂

[@Cochita322]

Hi Maggie❤ I wish I was as tall as you are i am only 4.10 , nice seeing you again and Zack, the dogs , etc 👍

[@pbar8439]

Send a letter to the hospital that performed the procedure. Address it to medical records dept. Ask for all of your records from date of admission to discharge. They will send them to you. Everything that they did to you will be in there. You can get the answer to your incision conundrum.

[@LetsTalkIBD]

I see the surgeon Tuesday, ill just ask him then :)

[@reenbean1196]

Ahhhh we have the same size feet! I alternate between kids 3’s or adult 5’s. I so feel your struggle there!

[@DreamAmaya]

Two things, you are NOT silly/stupid. Also, it is completely fine to have just regular time w/out the vlog camera and just enjoying the moment. Plus, real life definitely gets in the way at times. It's all good! Also, you've just had surgery - don't feel bad for taking pain meds when you need it! Your body will let you know what it needs and it's good to listen to it. (^_^)

[@vancekershaw6876]

That's right enjoy the outside and camp fire if you're cooking 🍳 enjoy the boys 👦 😉 making meals relaxing that helps a lot and feel better and thank you for the video blogs I enjoy them very much 😀 😊

[@prettysureful]

Get a shoe rack for your dryer. It has saved so many of mine and my kids shoes.

[@kylasaundersmiller2286]

I had three births completely med free ( epidural’s were not common place then.). When my daughter-in-law was pregnant, I told her to take anything that was offered to her. There is no need to be in pain.

[@Sammi-tube]

I feel very uneducated asking this but can you still eat normal foods. I found your videos randomly and I just like learning new things.

[@marvismatarozzo5119]

They may have glued it for stability. If they took scar tissue off the underside. You are an amazing lady.

[@LetsTalkIBD]

Interesting! Maybe that was it!

[@danielmorris4676]

It must be great to be a normal consumer of products; after all, having stuff is an affirmation of existence. Having thangs is the most important activity that we can aim for.

[@ileneklayman3440]

Sorry to hear you are uncomfortable, feel better soon. Say hi to Zak

[@EJaramillo]

I’m super petite too, 4’10 and now a size 5 used to be a 4 1/2

[@margiemartin8407]

First time for me to catch one ☝️ of Maggie’s premieres due to time difference. Can’t wait 😊. Just love 💗 Maggie and Zak

[@marygagliardi5315]

Love Peddlers Village!

[@maryreynolds5310]

Oh wow, Zak has great taste in dress shoes! He definitely has a bit of the old soul in him. They look like (now this will be spelled wrong!!) Florshime shoes. Ok, seriously...NO, your NOT crazy! With that kind of surgery and being told you were cut right down the middle, of course you will be able to see it still. I had the same thing, cut down the middle in the same place for the (get this) 4th time!! I had to have a wound vac because I wouldn’t heal. Well, if ya keep cutting open the same spot, 🙄 Don’t let them cut you there again Maggie!! They have put your belly thru the ringer!! God bless it xo Well, have to go now...guess where im going, grrrr !! I have to have a Covid test at 2. I’m feeling pretty rough, and 6 of the symptoms. Please cross your fingers. Ciao you and Zack have a good day

[@virginiamorales1591]

I hope you don't have Covid-19!!!

[@maryreynolds5310]

Virginia Morales Thank you Virginia! I’m still waiting to hear. xoxo

[@susanpotthoff770]

Maybe check with a plastic surgeon on your midline scar. I had abdominoplasty, which is the largest surgical flap made, as far as I know (hip to hip) and my scar is darker than the rest of my skin but basically flat. I'm sure a better surgeon could fix the "canyon" as you call it on your belly. My surgeon also made me a new belly button, which is adorable even on 72 year old me! 😄 He also sewed my rectus muscles together and discovered that I had abs!

[@lisalove511]

I’m glad I’m not the only one that makes things up after surgery! Maybe ask your doctor if it was laparoscopic? Although I’m sure you already know! I would’ve been weirded out about that as well. 😆

[@Honkey-Donkey]

The scar thing is bizarre, I'm curious what your doctor will say.

[@ldcemw]

FightLikeAGirl - yes Maggie, let us know.

[@kevindawson1280]

Your not bein silly at all, was a crazy time, ya are a lil weird tho' 🤣 but we love it ...😉 Love the firepit btw ...want one!!

[@LetsTalkIBD]

A little weird? You mean a lot weird, right?! 🤣 its just a hole dug in the ground - works great!

[@kevindawson1280]

@@LetsTalkIBD yup a i know your a lot weird🤣 , i was tryin to be kind 😋 i didn't want to frighten off new subs 😇...jk. FYI your both fantastic people 😀

[@wade0211]

Ive had my six inch scare from my colectomy opened 3 times i call it the map of the Grand Canyon belly button some what on the side of my deep scare

[@robinvarnadoe7434]

Maybe they put the dermabond there just as a precaution to prevent any pulling on the other incisions?

[@kararepola5167]

Hey girl. I’m not sure if you’ll see this but I was originally DX with UC... had my entire colon removed, then they discovered it was Crohns. Anyways, I and had a bag for 4 months, then had the reversal. Then I had several good years, but now things aren’t good. I get Remicade every 4 weeks as well as a scope/dilation every 4 weeks. During my last few scopes my GI said having a permanent ostomy is in my near future☹️ I’m struggling, a lot. Any advice? I still want a baby and I’m worried about being pregnant with a bag. Thank you for sharing your story!!

[@rae1957tn]

Just take care of you.

[@tamaragarner6769]

Maybe your body is telling you slow your roll❤

[@游輝種]

平安喜樂~~~~~~加油

[@debbiechalland6688]

Maggie & Zac, what is in the large aquarium on that back wall?

[@rivalstorm120]

Question, how do you think you would be without zak? With all this?. I do not have a significant other nor any family where I live due to my mom passing away a couple years ago. I have crohns and I was going to remicade infusions and after insurance they were still too much so i stopped after the 4th one. Recently almost everything I have been eating, I hurt really bad. To the point where I dont like eating anymore. I wake up often through the night from the pain but i dont think i would be able to live with myself with everything you have gone through and the support zak has given you. So again, how do you think you would be taking all this if zak was not around? .

[@user-os1zp6xr5t]

日本から見てます！　頑張ってください！！✨

[@MrOGREATWISEONE]

Hi Maggie @ Zak .... The time you gave was that your time over there? I missed it for some reason, here in the land down under it must’ve been different. 🤔 🐨 🦘

[@amandastumpff5252]

I’m an adult and I’m 4’10” and I wear size 2 shoes...so I get it!

[@kayw]

I want to be friendly but since my ileostomy last October I grew a hernia, literally pooped out straight after. See my surgeon a week on Monday, delayed due to covid. I am in greater Manchester in North west England so we are back in lockdown but my appt is urgent so will go ahead. But I hope for a solution I am fed up of being frumpy and unhappy with my hernia, me and my stoma have some living to do and bernie the Hernie needs to do one xx

[@kimmaguire5865]

You try to do too much. Try to take it easy. You are beautiful inside and out.

[@doreenpollock]

Hi Maggie and Zak 😍

[@katlynwalls4396]

Hey maggie have tried any other wraps my wrap is so worn out and I been checking for weeks on ostomy secrets and there not making any sizes because they have only had xss

[@LetsTalkIBD]

I love the Simply Beautiful ones!

[@katlynwalls4396]

@@LetsTalkIBD do they have the pocket too ?

[@LetsTalkIBD]

Yep! She puts pockets in them!

[@tamarak9393]

I used maternity wraps when I had an ostomy. They worked great.

[@katlynwalls4396]

Thank you both for the reply. I really appreciate it !!

[@siobhanstevenson2476]

okay Zak is so cute