Sarah gets her loading dose of Stelara today and is hopeful that her health will finally turn the corner. If this medication heals the Crohn’s in her rectum, that means her ileostomy can be reversed!
Sarah’s Crohn’s disease has been flaring up over the past 2 months, and she ended up going to the ER for worsening abdominal pain. As she was getting a simple procedure to dilate a stricture, her bowel perforated and she needed to get emergency surgery. She now has an ileostomy bag again and is still processing all the emotions that go along with it.
Sarah had to go to the ER recently for a bowel obstruction related to a stricture at her surgical site. Her spirits are good, and she anticipates that this hospital stay will be a short one.
Sarah gets ready for her third and final surgery, and she describes the logistics of traveling to Boston from Maine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sarah finally got her second surgery, but unfortunately she woke up and still had an ileostomy due to continue inflammation in her rectum.
Sarah is getting back to her adventurous life, and she just got news from her surgeon that she can get her ileostomy reversed soon!
Sarah’s life is starting to normalize and her health is improving after her colectomy. She compares some before and after pictures to show the toll that this disease has put on her body.
Sarah is back home after her colectomy and shares what it’s like to live with an ileostomy bag,
Sarah finally got surgery to remove her colon, and she is now learning to live with her temporary ileostomy bag.
Sarah is back in the hospital, and it looks like it’s time to get surgery to remove her colon.
Sarah is finally going home after 74 days in the hospital, but the toll on her body was devastating as seen here by her severe deconditioning.
Sarah's continued stay in the hospital has been made a little better thanks to friends, family, and DOGS!
FMT (fecal microbiota transplant) is an effective and novel approach to treating gut infections caused by the bacteria C. difficile. In this article, I talk about my experience using the capsule method.
Sarah gets a fecal transplant to treat her C. diff and Crohn’s flare, and she also discovers the wonderful Healing Garden at Mass General Hospital.
Sarah continues to battle her Crohn’s disease in the hospital while Dale brings her giant pumpkin to the Damariscotta weigh-off.
Sarah talks about her hospital admission after contracting C. diff and having a severe flare of her colitis.
Want to know what kind of shape you're in? Get in a fight! Here is Dale's take on why martial arts creates some of the most well-rounded athletes.
Dale's take on Sunday River's North American Wife Carrying Championship. Instead of pressuring women to be little, we should encourage them to be strong so they can carry their partners too!
James talks about one of Dale's nighttime adventures in the Bangor City Forest. Prepare to be amused!
After the shocking news of Corey Hill's death, Dale reflects on the night they fought and the human emotions beneath it all.
Do you know where your food comes from? Do you know what you're putting into your body when you order out? Buy food from people who care because you might be surprised what you're eating if you don't.
Dale talks about some of his paddling mentors who are kicking butt against people half their age. If you want some inspiration, this is it.
Hi, we're Sarah and Dale! Join us on our journey of healthy living, crazy adventures, and good food. Our lifestyle has been shaped by Sarah's ulcerative colitis, Dale's experiences as a professional athlete, and our desire for an exciting and happy life. Read more about us here.