I like to make bad puns involving ambiguity over whether you're referring to humor as in bodily fluid, or humor as in something funny. Nobody ever gets them. 🙂
I woke up after my extended right hemicolectomy and between the morphine and the general anesthetic my mouth and throat were very dry. I was out of my mind with the thirst and the pain and I kept asking the nurse for ice chips to suck on. She ended up yelling at me for asking so many times and then they ran out of ice. Not fun at all.
You're a trooper, but lets give some props to Mrs. Geerling. Being so supportive and helpful with this channel is really appreciated from all of us! Heres to a better tomorrow!
Not many RUclips channels give insight on the personal health complications they’re facing. Thanks for sharing with us with the intent to shed light on what the struggle entails and to serve as a motivator for people going through the same thing. You could’ve thrown a pity-party to get self-affirmation from fans and followers but instead you’re here doing a selfless thing. We’re with you in your journey and wish you the best.
Hey Jeff! I'm the one who cobbled together that PXE environment for the Oneview Computers along with the imaging software. I had a false report of a unspecific issue for your room and I thought it simple to bounce the machine. I'm really sorry we have limited resources but I swear I try to keep Oneview afloat along with my homie Josh who NOW works at Oneview. We're big fans so please get better soon and accept our apologies :< On a different note I realized that there was a bad image on the device but way too late.. Also we are moving to Android TV in our other locations since our windows hardware is really worn out and we get a lot of memory BSODS :
I figure it might help someone else with the same struggles see some positive signs-there are a lot of times during recovery when you can really get down on yourself. I try to stay positive and find fun and good things to think about during the whole time!
My dad has had a stoma for the best part of 20 years. He had colitis and ended up catching pneumonia in the hospital so I already donated before I watched the video. He's still with us today so keep going Jeff!
Speedy recovery sir! Have Crohns and a stoma + procoloctomy myself so I know exactly what you've been going through! We are strong people, we will make it through. Still air in the lungs and blood in the veins. Keep fighting fighter.
Years ago, a VA nurse asked me my pain level in my legs. I told her that if my chainsaw was working that I would have cut them off that morning. She said, "That's just a three out of ten." That was over a dcade ago, and I still have to go to wound care for the same problems. I'm praying for you. May God speed your healing. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Have you guys come across Germanic New Medicine and the RUclips channel 'Heal your gut guy'? It's probably worth looking into. Also major dietary changes are probably in order. Maybe a keto diet or paleo diet might be more suitable and cutting out gluten and sugar completely as they are inflammatory. Wishing you guys the best of health, especially you Jeff. Stay strong buddy and look after yourself. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
@@JeffGeerling Also look into really good probiotics research for UC. I believe that and diet, together with research into psychosomatic healing or Germanic New Medicine will help tremendously. I suffer from ME/CFS which is linked to gut dysbiosis, so I had to go down this rabbit hole and still going :(
I had UC before early 20s, but I found out that there was anecdotal evidence that only non-smokers had UC so I started smoking and stopped taking the 5ASA and prednisone. I was fine for like 15 years. Then I got married and had kids and decided to quit smoking, UC came back in 2 months. However, somehow I found out that using loperimide when ever I got diarrhea and reducing lactose and gluten intake, it is under control again, haven't been to a doctor for it for like 12 years now. Hope for a speedy recovery for you.
What an absolute legend. You're such a champ to go through this whole ordeal with such a positive attitude and then to also film the process in order to inspire strength in others. You're a pillar of IBD community. Wishing you a speedy recovery 💖
I LITERALLY feel your pain. I was diagnosed with Crohn's literally the week they told everyone to stay home due to COVID. At that point the iron levels in my blood were so low as to almost require hospitalization. The severe anemia was due to years of vitamin B12 deficiency due to the Crohn's. So, it scared me to death thinking IF I caught COVID at that point it would kill me. Now that the Crohn's is under control (Inflectra) I still have serious abdominal pain whenever I eat solid food. We suspect the damage caused by the Crohn's left some exposed nerves in the small intestine. I know my discomfort is nothing compared to your issues, but you are not alone. Hang in there! There have been some recent breakthroughs in treatment for Crohn's. Hopefully they will be released soon enough to give you some relief.
Aww, that stinks! I hope your intestines can heal a bit more so food is not as painful. By the time I had my first surgery, my doctor showed me pictures of the inside, and it looked like someone had carpet-bombed my intestines on the inside! That's when I knew having a resection (then later a colectomy) was the right plan :( But it provided so much relief when the diseased part was gone. The thing that helped me most was getting a second opinion. I found a really good IBD practice at Washington University med school in St. Louis, and they had a couple great research doctors who helped me find a better treatment that was able to push back one of the surgeries a few years.
I am one of the unfortunate few who really appreciates what you are going through. I have Crohn's and had a resection by laparotomy in 2012 that left me with a temporary stoma. I spent 2 days in intensive care and a week in the hospital after the surgery, it was really rough. The pain when I came around from the anesthetic was definitely a 10, I yelled uncontrollably in pain. It took me many weeks to recover. Stay strong, hopefully, this will be your last surgery.
Yeah you don't really know what a '10' is until you go through a 10. And then you can use that as a point of reference in the future. If you have any control over your brain and can do anything besides think about pain and groan... probably not quite a 10 :D
@@JeffGeerling well, when your vision starts to narrow and goes dark and the next thing you know is you passed out from the pain - you probably reached a 10 ... Yes, you do have a rather good reference after that :-(
How much less pain would there be in the world if people stopped eating all those unhealthy plants and so-called plant-"foods" which make them sick and would stick to meat and animal fat instead...
Surgery is no joke, especially as we humans age. A great reminder of our mortality! May God walk before you in your healing journey and ongoing health. I appreciate your positive attitude and your tech savvy. Your videos bring a welcome break in my IT workdays!
First up - keep fighting. Second: In a world with people being busy showing themselves from their best side it is great that someone dares being vulnerable and showing themselves when life is hard or just plain sucks. If a few more people had your courage to show when they aren't at their best and to discuss taboo subjects, like having a Barbie butt, the world would be a better place. But, as in tech, someone needs to be a first-mover, and you are. Thank you for that. Thank you for trying to make the world a better place!
"The long part has to point towards the talent, I'm the talent." well done maintaining your professionalism even when up the eyeballs on a cup full of the good stuff :) Get well soon!
Hi Jeff, fellow Crohn's sufferer from London UK. First (Ile)ostomy in 1990 (aged 25) for two years (had a hemicolectomy and 6ft of small bowel removed in the process), then my second in 2019 for 3 months - so I'm with you. First time around I had my mum to help, more recently my wife ... I seriously don't know where I would have been without both of them. You will come out the other side stronger. Keep up the great work for both IBD and Pi communities.
Thanks so much for sharing your journey and all the support from all of you. Jeff, You are the definition of resilience and we are proud to have you as a fellow .1 percenter!
Thank you! And I'm so glad to be able to give back in some way. I was hoping to raise $1000 or so... the community on RUclips has blown me away with their generosity!
I've been on pain management for almost 10 years, nothing wrong with 'getting addicted ' if you need the meds. Without my medication I would be bedridden. Chronic pain is not fun. Glad you're doing good!
Glad to see you're doing better. Take as much time as you need to heal. We'll still be here. Make sure to push yourself, but don't push yourself TOO much. Your body will tell you when it's time to stop. I've got Crohn's also. Over 2 surgeries (2001 & 2014), I've had to have 44 inches of intestine removed. Luckily no stoma, they just spliced me back together like a garden hose. It took a fairly long while (2+ months) for me to fully heal, and even then I wasn't back to 100%. Hopefully your healing goes faster than mine. Good luck.
Ouch! 44 inches is a lot-have you had to get B12 supplements, or was it in areas that aren't in the terminal ileum area? I'm worried now that I've had about 18" resected that I might start being deficient :/
"I'm the talent." Classic Red Shirt Jeff showing through! Wasn't until 4 minutes in that I saw a little of that Jeff smile I was waiting for, feeling for you man. Glad to see you surrounded by people who love you, hope you can feel it from all of us who wish we were there to lend a hand. Thank heavens that only .001% have to go through what you are. Happy New Year to you and all those that helped you out!
Soooooo great to see a patient give their "perspective"...20+ years in physical therapy ...this is a great testimony to how a patients motivation can absolutely change their outcome....Bravo to you and your journey ...👏👏👏👏👏
Hey Jeff. Thanks for sharing. I know I'm just one person out of thousands watching this, but I feel privileged that you would share your experience. Keep safe. Keep exercising. And I'm looking forward to more of your adventures in a few weeks.
Husband has had Crohn's disease since the early 1980's and required a full ileostomy in 1999. Now two of our kids have it, but both doing well with modern treatment options. Just wanted to wish you the best. it's a tough road but we always say, "life without a colon is... well, life! We'll take it!" I wish you a quick recovery and a happier new year!
Your sense of humor throughout is wonderful. I can tell that your wife is a perfect fit with her own jokes. Wishing you quick healing and I look forward to more Pi shenanigans in 2023.
One thing is for sure, my wife and I share a passion for laughter and lightheartedness! With chronic illness you can either laugh or cry sometimes, so we choose to laugh.
You poor man - I feel so sorry for anyone who has to fight this nasty disease. I don't have it myself but know a couple people who do, and they are constantly dealing with its effects. I wish you a speedy recovery, Jeff, and many good thoughts are going towards your family and caregivers. Rest up, heal up, and let's all hope this surgery gets you well for a long time to come. Peace and good health in 2023 and beyond~~
The nurse that trained me to help my dad with his ostomy care always said "Stomas save lives" and it's true in every sense no matter if it's for some kind of injury, chronic, or in my dad's case, cancer. So few people even talk about it so the fact you're sharing this with such a big audience is more important than you could imagine.
Glad to see you on screen and grateful to see this process. It's not always easy to understand the lives of the people "on the screen", and I do appreciate you sharing, both for informative purposes but, hopefully, for cathartic purposes too. This is who you are and we are grateful that you're still around and in good spirits, especially the more we understand of your condition. God bless, Jeff! 🙏
The day to day progression in your mood/spirit is remarkable. The signs are recognizable as my wife has chronic pain and the days where the pain is high and meds are in the system, her demeanor changes greatly between pre and post medicating, as well as the days which are less pain.
Yeah, I never really saw it clearly until this year when I had my family record each day. You can really tell the jump from day 1 at night to day 2 in the morning! And then day 3 I was nearly back to myself.
I hope you will continue to get better in the upcoming future, it's a bummer not to see as many tech videos from you anymore, but health always comes first, and I think I can speak on behalf of everyone, no one will hold a grudge against you.
Oh don't worry, I have a backlog of things I'm going to plow through next year. Two or three big projects I've been planning since last June but couldn't do because of Crohn's!
I am somewhat afraid of hospitals, needles n such, so this video was harder for me to watch it without feeling mildly uncomfortable. but all I will say, you're a God damn titan of a human, Jeff. I wish you a fast recovery n all safety!
God I was the same way. But if it gives you any comfort, you adjust to it really quick if something goes down. It's kinda like tearing off a band-aid, but for hospital anxiety.
@@mme725 yeah. I hear stories of people fearing being conscious while getting mild-ish operations done (bones getting re-set, sutures, etc) but trust me: When you're going through something like that, your entire mental state changes. You're not worried about what's happening, you're focused on the fact they're fixing you. The "medical theater" effect is extremely powerful, making it easier for professionals to do their work
@@Nurse_Xochitl I loved my nurse of 8 years before she retired! Love to all the nurses out there! Also I think I still hate "shots" like vaccines, but IV insertions are dandy for me lol
Hi Jeff, Love your videos. I have Crohns myself in the terminal ileum. In 2017 I had a foot of bowel removed that had fistula to my bowel and lost 60lbs. After the resection surgery my resection failed and I ended up with a stoma. I was in the hospital for 4 weeks. In 2018 I had it reversed. So far so good. The walking is the key to recovery, you look like you are on your way. The difference after surgery is amazing. Pancakes are a god send! Take care.
Wow, 60 lbs is a lot to lose! At my worst point I was down about 30 lbs, but I've luckily been able to maintain my weight for the past few years now. I actually gained a few pounds last year, the first time I've been able to do that since I found out I had Crohn's!
You are so right about the importance of having someone who really, really loves you to stay with you in the hospital after such a surgery. (I speak from experience!) Nurses can have the best of intentions, but a patient needs an advocate and assistant--almost constantly--after anesthesia. Great video!
Hey Jeff, fellow Crohn's patient here. Have stared down the barrel of an ostomy a couple of times, but was able to overcome it with meds and good fortune. I'm certain that won't always be the case. I almost clicked off this video, but videos like this need views and engagement so the algorithm pushes them more. Thanks for what you do.
Jeff, you're a hoot. Happy on dilaudid, and we get our most basic tech reminder of how to point a microphone! =] I am happy you made it through with minimal complications, and are on the mend. I am grateful for amazing friends and family that help us get along in life, we can't do it on our own. Thinking of you and them while you get through this. Take your time and don't rush it, we're just chilling here in youtube land.
I am on my second day home after two months and 10 days in two different hospitals. I had my colostomy reversed only to wake up with an ileostomy. I went home for about ten days and dehydrated so badly that I had to be hospitalized again. This was a very frightening experience and I nearly died. I had three seizures and finally got to come home two days ago. I am so grateful to the staff of nurses and assistants that kept me going through this. Those little milestones are a real positive feeling when you can finally begin to reclaim your old self. I hope you recover fully. I still have a long way to go.
Great to see you smiling and feeling much better by day 3. I empathize with you. During the early 1980’s, I went through five surgeries for UC (total colectomy and continent ileostomy). In 1985, I got it all working right at the Mayo Clinic. Your great attitude is inspiring.
I wish you all the very best. I have been suffering from ulcerative Colitis for 20 years. I wish you a speedy recovery and wish you the very best. Take care
Jeff - you're like me.. even when heavily sedated we know where we are and what's going on (perhaps really, just through solid rationality and awareness).. It's difficult when other people just think you're not talking right.. It's like shouting through a wall.. Damn., that just reminded me of the last scenes of Interstellar...I think this is one of the strangest and loneliest parts of recovery... Totally sympathise, especially because I might be facing the exact same thing as you pretty soon, except, with quite a lot less loving support than you.. :) We fight on, my genetic brother in arms..
I’ve had numerous surgeries and by far my colon surgery was the most painful and incapacitating. I wish you a speedy uneventful recovery and know that we’re all pulling for you!🤩🍀🥰
We have the most amazing community of people! I have Crohn's disease and had major surgery about 3 months ago. I wish you the best with your recovery, get well soon!
This video was great, and a huge inspiration to be positive even if going into a tough situation like that. Also, when you explained to the nurse what a raspberry pi was, I laughed out loud haha… it was eerily similar to some thing I would do 😂 Still praying for a swift recovery!
Very glad to see you up and improving. You are very generous to share this with us. Have been through recovery too many times myself and was no where near brave enough to have it filmed. Stay strong and welcome home.
Hahahaha, it's a little funny to watch you guys giggling and laughing about the microphone direction. I'm hoping for a swift recovery for Jeff, and I'm so glad that one of my favorite RUclipsrs has such an awesome family there with him. You guys are awesome, thank you so much. I'm glad you guys actually made this video, it shows what people are going through in their home life. I find that medical stuff is often overlooked because it's "unglamorous" but it makes people relatable, especially for other people who are suffering form Crohn's Disease.
Oh dude -- My dad kept traumatising me when I was a kid about ostomies and these stuff. He was always terrified of needing one... out of no real reason (He did get a tumour a few years later, but he got a partial colectomy, not a full thing like you). Seeing you going through this does scare me a bit to ever go through something like that, but seeing you taking it so well and talking about it so openly does show that it is a surmountable thing and you can lead a fairly normal life. (And also be YT famous!) Hats off for the bravery, the good spirits and hope you get well soon! -- And hope that 2023 is a great year for you and your family.
It is always amazing to see someone come out of surgery on day 1 and their face is all white. Then when you see that they are getting better, color comes back to their face and you can tell in their demeanor that they are now on the mend. That was clearly evident on the Day 2 video and especially on Day 3. It's also HILARIOUS to see Jeff analyzing things in the room and whatnot. I am an engineer and do the SAME THINGS when I have surgery. I teach the medical staff about what things are doing (even though they know). I am in the inspection industry and deal with radiation a lot so I am even more chatty when I have radiologists or imaging technicians in the room. Much to the annoyance to some of the other staff at times. Hey though, I am on the table, its my time!! 😀 I have had (3) knee surgeries (I am young, only 45) and I can say and agree that hospital staff are amazing people. Having SOMEONE there to be with you periodically helps out the staff enormously. If nothing other than to keep you motivated. That is the hard part for staff, its hard for THEM to keep a patient motivated when they are not feel motivated. A friend, family member, or someone the patient knows personally is able to illicit the desire for recovery much better than medical staff usually can. All the staff on my surgeries were angels, so lovely and caring. Its really important when you are pre-op and post-op, when you are feeling most vulnerable and need that caring and nurturing environment. Especially if you have some anxiety. My surgeon and my anesthesiologist on my most major surgery, were so caring pre-op. Normally I don't have anxiety but I was feeling it a little and you at times will get a feeling of "Well, I might not come back from this...." (all surgeries where you are put under are life threatening). They almost instinctively knew my brain was going that direction and its like motherly instinct kicked in and their supportive nature just instantly kicked in to help make me feel better and take me away from that little bit of negative thought and anxiety. It's hard not to feel in good hands and feel loved when even your surgeon takes a moment out of his busy pre-op, and puts his hand on your arm to comfort you.
Oh this is funny. I'm also an engineer and love to geek out on any technology. Early in my career I worked with the team at U of Utah to develop the first real time subtractive angiography machine. So you can imagine when I went in for an echo-cardiogram a few years ago. Me and the imaging technician were having a total geek fest over the echo cardiogram machine.
Hey man, I wanted to say thank you for showing yourself this vulnerable. I have Marfan Syndrome and have had a full spinal fusion and two open heart surgeries and I've never seen such raw, incredibly close to home content like this. Documenting the recovery process means a lot to someone like me because it validates that my experience in the hospital was both real and also not unique. It takes a lot of courage to post yourself this vulnerable on the internet; I posted a selfie of myself after surgery in 2018 and someone later used it to doxx me and try and make my life worse, which made me feel like I was worthless. Stuff like this is invaluable to the disabled community; You aren't just telling people the hard, unpleasant parts of chronic illness, you're showing them. Thank you, man. Seriously, this kind of thing shows people what it's really like, and it helps them understand the pain we go through to remain cheery and optimistic.
I too have IBD (UC) and am terrified that I may eventually need a colectomy. I appreciate very much one of my computing heroes is so willing to share his very personal experience with this. While I am still afraid, I now feel a little bit better that my life isn't going to end if I have to get one. Thank you so much, Jeff, you don't know how much this means.
Hi Jeff. I responded when you posted this. Since then, I got a diagnosis of Crohn’s myself and have been through four hospital admissions, incredible weakness, pain and all the joy of this disorder. It’s so draining. So far, the treatment is prednisone and not surgery. In any event, thanks for sharing your experience. It’s helping me face what’s coming.
great to have you back. Thanks for making a video like this. The honesty is refreshing and helps to alleviate fear in others facing similar things - both from the hospital bed or those in the chair helping out and not knowing what to expect.
If you ever have a loved one in the hospital, try to make sure someone visits at least once a day-that's been by far the best help for me. It helps give a rhythm to the dull, boring day at a hospital, and gives the brain something to think about other than pain or discomfort!
I know that pain! When I had my first surgery for j pouch (full colectomy and temporary stoma), they forgot to turn on my machine for my epidural on that first night!! I will never forget when the nurse came in and said, “huh, that’s weird” and flipped it on. Finally some relief! Thank you for sharing your journey, and I’m glad you’re recovering. Happy new year!
Great video Jeff I have had my ileostomy with Barbie Butt since 2011. I have good n bad days. I run a online fb support group. It's amazing how many people don't understand it. I say it's all about spreading awareness you have done that perfectly. Well Done and good luck with your journey zx
I have a friend who just finished treatment for stage three intestinal cancer, Thankfully his ostomy was temporary. My heart goes out yo you and anyone who has to live with this problem. Thankfully both of you have beautiful women who love and care for you. My Friend lady is Thailand, where he is taking a working vacation. My friend works remotely, but it usually is not quite so remote. You woke up sort of, and slipped into Geek mode. " The Mic is pointing the wrong way !" I remember being in the hospital to have my throat cut, professionally. A thyroid reduction then ten years later thyroid removal. Please take it slow, recovery takes what it takes. Your friends and many fans support you and will wait for you. The rest are of no account anyway. You have done lots of great work, there is no need to rush back to it, God bless and speed your recovery.
idk what to say in such situations, but I just wanted to say, that I think it's important to share those moments of life too. I think it's important to normalize chronic illnesses and disability! it's a normal part of many people's lives and we had to live in the shadows for long enough. we are just people too and we deserve to be recognized.
As someone with UC, I can't thank you enough for this. I subscribed to your channel as a tech enthusiast, but follow you as someone who feels your pain and appreciates your openness to an affliction that many would hide.
My brother has Crohn's and an ostomy too. It's not for the weak of heart, totally a painful and difficult journey but I hope that the surgery brings you a bit of relief after all is said and done. Crohn's sucks!!! The pain must have been unreal. Ty for sharing and bringing awareness. You got this!!!
Prayers and best wishes for a full and complete recovery. May you never need to experience this again. Thank you for your informative and encouraging comments. Best of luck to you! No more complications!!!!
Jeff that was increadible of you to share that level of detail with everyone. This does such a good job of showing how difficult recovery from surgery can be and how it's a hard process to recover. I wish you the best in your recovery!
October 2014 at band practice I suffered a minor stroke. On being admitted to hospital they did a few tests and took blood etc. Later, just before the consultant arrived, the admin nurse came to check my progress. "Hello Mr Smith, have they taken all your bloods." "No." I replied. "They seem to have left me some!" (resounding laughter from elsewhere in the ward). Looking forward to your earliest recovery. Try not to prolong the agony. Really glad you're well into full (?) recovery.
The overall cheery tone and “Happy New Year” wishes were SOOO good to hear. I wish again that your recovery is speedy and you feel like doing your new/old activities soon!
Good luck, fren. I also have severe Crohn's Disease and had surgery years ago. Since my infection was bad, they put me on a stoma for 3 months then they did a 2nd surgery to remove it. May your recovery be swift.
I'm glad you seem to be doing better. My mom had colitis and in june 2021 she died from it. Her intestines and stomach ruptured. Sepsis set in and there wasn't much the doctors could do but make her comfortable. I wish she would have had a surgery like you did but she was too stubborn. She's also from St Louis. Small world! Keep making videos, i really appreciate all the things you do Jeff. Take care of yourself. Don't get stubborn like my mom. You have many loved ones.
I do not even mess with SOC stuff but have always watched your videos because you are funny and seem like a good person. I sadly do not have more to offer you than words of encouragement. Mom my has gone through a lot of the same things you are now and shes still fighting and trying to live the best life she can. I hope you can find stability through this treatment and can have a longer period this time without having to suffer.
Jeff, your humor is great. Don't let your loving family convince you otherwise. This felt like a reversal since usually I'm the one in the hospital bed, and yes, even then my humor is also top notch. Take care, get well, etc etc.
Nothing but respect. I have a family member with an ostomy and understand your struggle. Your positive attitude will go a long way. Hoping for nothing but the best for you.
I also have crohn's, and I also have 1 colostomy, I know how difficult it is sometimes, seeing the difficulties overcome day by day is inspiring. Thanks for sharing! I wish you well and that remission comes!
Dude i was looking for copper and i found pure gold. I am a developer with crohn dissease looking for data about our condition, and when i saw some of your videos i liked more the channel. Hope you get better, greetings from argentina❤
Glad to see that you are on the mend. These videos show that you're a real person with real issues, just like the rest of us. And you are bringing awareness to these issues that affect so many people. Wishing you good health and complete recovery for the coming year!
Hi. I have IBD CROHNS but no stoma. I know a lot about them and you are a breath of fresh air-- you have such a great attitude. God bless you and stay positive. And don’t worry you don’t seem like someone who would get addicted. Pain is hell and it can keep you from healing your best . So keep up your good work and you inspire me. I’m in Florida.
Me having IBD also, ulcerative colitis, this is the fear I'm having that I will eventually have to go through. Right now I'm on meds that keep it in check. When I first came in to a specialist unit for my symptoms, after my first colonoscopy (which was incredibly painful btw), the doctor told me they might have to remove my colon because it looked really bad. But they decided to try medication first. And boy am I glad they did! I responded really well to it, and I function fairly well now with no inflamation. When my flare started, I took way too long before I went to a doctor. And when I did go, I first saw a general practitioner, who completely focused on thinking it was an infection or a parasite of some kind. And I didn't know better, so I went along with it. But they never found anything. Eventually it got so bad I took a taxi to the ER
A year and a half ago, At 78, my dad had to have a colon/last foot-ish only bypass stoma. He also only has about 2/3rds of a left leg. I understand a lot of what you're going through. Much love to you. Love your channel and I don't just watch for the IT related things.
Thanks for sharing! I hope all has passed now and you are better. Most of us take everything for granted and doesn't know how hard/blessed they are just to get up and wall without any pain! Hope this means a good start for your 2023! Greetings from Portugal!
"My throat keeps drying out... my humor is not dry. My humor is very rich."
Dude. I love your humor. Big hugs to you and your family. Get well soon!
I was thinking, when he said that, was "Your humor is full of drugs.".
I was genuinely laughing out loud at that point.
I like to make bad puns involving ambiguity over whether you're referring to humor as in bodily fluid, or humor as in something funny. Nobody ever gets them. 🙂
I woke up after my extended right hemicolectomy and between the morphine and the general anesthetic my mouth and throat were very dry. I was out of my mind with the thirst and the pain and I kept asking the nurse for ice chips to suck on. She ended up yelling at me for asking so many times and then they ran out of ice. Not fun at all.
You're a trooper, but lets give some props to Mrs. Geerling. Being so supportive and helpful with this channel is really appreciated from all of us! Heres to a better tomorrow!
Both of the two Mrs. Geerling's (mom and wife) were instrumental to getting me back on my feet!
@@JeffGeerling Well, a thank you to them both!!!!
Not many RUclips channels give insight on the personal health complications they’re facing. Thanks for sharing with us with the intent to shed light on what the struggle entails and to serve as a motivator for people going through the same thing. You could’ve thrown a pity-party to get self-affirmation from fans and followers but instead you’re here doing a selfless thing. We’re with you in your journey and wish you the best.
Crazy to see the progress with each day. Wishing you the smoothest continued recovery. ❤
Get well soon fella. Take your time and your fans will be here when your ready
Fans are quite helpful when I have a fever! Thanks! (hehe)
@@JeffGeerling 😂
@@JeffGeerling Ugh. You are clearly feeling better already.
Hey Jeff! I'm the one who cobbled together that PXE environment for the Oneview Computers along with the imaging software. I had a false report of a unspecific issue for your room and I thought it simple to bounce the machine. I'm really sorry we have limited resources but I swear I try to keep Oneview afloat along with my homie Josh who NOW works at Oneview. We're big fans so please get better soon and accept our apologies :< On a different note I realized that there was a bad image on the device but way too late.. Also we are moving to Android TV in our other locations since our windows hardware is really worn out and we get a lot of memory BSODS :
I think it's awesome you show, and talk, about the not-so-fun parts of life. Get well soon Jeff, we'll be waiting!
I figure it might help someone else with the same struggles see some positive signs-there are a lot of times during recovery when you can really get down on yourself. I try to stay positive and find fun and good things to think about during the whole time!
@@JeffGeerling Like knowing that linux would not have locked up during the men's World Cup!
My dad has had a stoma for the best part of 20 years. He had colitis and ended up catching pneumonia in the hospital so I already donated before I watched the video. He's still with us today so keep going Jeff!
Thank you!
Speedy recovery sir!
Have Crohns and a stoma + procoloctomy myself so I know exactly what you've been going through!
We are strong people, we will make it through.
Still air in the lungs and blood in the veins. Keep fighting fighter.
That's the right attitude!
Years ago, a VA nurse asked me my pain level in my legs. I told her that if my chainsaw was working that I would have cut them off that morning. She said, "That's just a three out of ten." That was over a dcade ago, and I still have to go to wound care for the same problems.
I'm praying for you. May God speed your healing. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
As someone that suffers with UC, I can't imagine what you have had to go through. Thinking of you and hoping for a speedy recovery!
Hopefully you can stay in remission, hope you have a great 2023 full of no health surprises!
Have you guys come across Germanic New Medicine and the RUclips channel 'Heal your gut guy'? It's probably worth looking into. Also major dietary changes are probably in order. Maybe a keto diet or paleo diet might be more suitable and cutting out gluten and sugar completely as they are inflammatory. Wishing you guys the best of health, especially you Jeff. Stay strong buddy and look after yourself. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
@@JeffGeerling Also look into really good probiotics research for UC. I believe that and diet, together with research into psychosomatic healing or Germanic New Medicine will help tremendously. I suffer from ME/CFS which is linked to gut dysbiosis, so I had to go down this rabbit hole and still going :(
I had UC before early 20s, but I found out that there was anecdotal evidence that only non-smokers had UC so I started smoking and stopped taking the 5ASA and prednisone. I was fine for like 15 years. Then I got married and had kids and decided to quit smoking, UC came back in 2 months. However, somehow I found out that using loperimide when ever I got diarrhea and reducing lactose and gluten intake, it is under control again, haven't been to a doctor for it for like 12 years now. Hope for a speedy recovery for you.
What an absolute legend. You're such a champ to go through this whole ordeal with such a positive attitude and then to also film the process in order to inspire strength in others. You're a pillar of IBD community. Wishing you a speedy recovery 💖
I LITERALLY feel your pain. I was diagnosed with Crohn's literally the week they told everyone to stay home due to COVID. At that point the iron levels in my blood were so low as to almost require hospitalization. The severe anemia was due to years of vitamin B12 deficiency due to the Crohn's.
So, it scared me to death thinking IF I caught COVID at that point it would kill me.
Now that the Crohn's is under control (Inflectra) I still have serious abdominal pain whenever I eat solid food.
We suspect the damage caused by the Crohn's left some exposed nerves in the small intestine.
I know my discomfort is nothing compared to your issues, but you are not alone.
Hang in there! There have been some recent breakthroughs in treatment for Crohn's. Hopefully they will be released soon enough to give you some relief.
Aww, that stinks! I hope your intestines can heal a bit more so food is not as painful. By the time I had my first surgery, my doctor showed me pictures of the inside, and it looked like someone had carpet-bombed my intestines on the inside! That's when I knew having a resection (then later a colectomy) was the right plan :(
But it provided so much relief when the diseased part was gone. The thing that helped me most was getting a second opinion. I found a really good IBD practice at Washington University med school in St. Louis, and they had a couple great research doctors who helped me find a better treatment that was able to push back one of the surgeries a few years.
@@JeffGeerling as someone who goes to WashU and loves your videos, thank you for coming by! Consider it our way of giving back to you for your work!
@@youhackforme Hello to a fellow St. Louisan (even if it's only temporary!).
I am one of the unfortunate few who really appreciates what you are going through. I have Crohn's and had a resection by laparotomy in 2012 that left me with a temporary stoma. I spent 2 days in intensive care and a week in the hospital after the surgery, it was really rough. The pain when I came around from the anesthetic was definitely a 10, I yelled uncontrollably in pain. It took me many weeks to recover. Stay strong, hopefully, this will be your last surgery.
Yeah you don't really know what a '10' is until you go through a 10. And then you can use that as a point of reference in the future.
If you have any control over your brain and can do anything besides think about pain and groan... probably not quite a 10 :D
@@JeffGeerling well, when your vision starts to narrow and goes dark and the next thing you know is you passed out from the pain - you probably reached a 10 ...
Yes, you do have a rather good reference after that :-(
@@JeffGeerling having experienced that level of pain at least make less severe pain less painful?
How much less pain would there be in the world if people stopped eating all those unhealthy plants and so-called plant-"foods" which make them sick and would stick to meat and animal fat instead...
@@btudrus You would have to prove that that is the correct way to go first...
Surgery is no joke, especially as we humans age. A great reminder of our mortality! May God walk before you in your healing journey and ongoing health. I appreciate your positive attitude and your tech savvy. Your videos bring a welcome break in my IT workdays!
First up - keep fighting. Second: In a world with people being busy showing themselves from their best side it is great that someone dares being vulnerable and showing themselves when life is hard or just plain sucks. If a few more people had your courage to show when they aren't at their best and to discuss taboo subjects, like having a Barbie butt, the world would be a better place. But, as in tech, someone needs to be a first-mover, and you are. Thank you for that. Thank you for trying to make the world a better place!
"The long part has to point towards the talent, I'm the talent." well done maintaining your professionalism even when up the eyeballs on a cup full of the good stuff :)
Get well soon!
lol I even kept my eyes open during that part where I was checking over all the equipment 😅
Hi Jeff, fellow Crohn's sufferer from London UK. First (Ile)ostomy in 1990 (aged 25) for two years (had a hemicolectomy and 6ft of small bowel removed in the process), then my second in 2019 for 3 months - so I'm with you. First time around I had my mum to help, more recently my wife ... I seriously don't know where I would have been without both of them. You will come out the other side stronger. Keep up the great work for both IBD and Pi communities.
My Mom and Wife are both the two solid foundations for my Crohn's journey too!
Thanks so much for sharing your journey and all the support from all of you. Jeff, You are the definition of resilience and we are proud to have you as a fellow .1 percenter!
Thank you! And I'm so glad to be able to give back in some way. I was hoping to raise $1000 or so... the community on RUclips has blown me away with their generosity!
Have UC myself, removed the colon 4 years ago, had a stoma for 2 years, and now a pouch. Keep on pushing.
I've been on pain management for almost 10 years, nothing wrong with 'getting addicted ' if you need the meds. Without my medication I would be bedridden. Chronic pain is not fun. Glad you're doing good!
"I'm trying to be funny, but it's not working"
I feel your pain, sir.
Glad to see you're doing better. Take as much time as you need to heal. We'll still be here. Make sure to push yourself, but don't push yourself TOO much. Your body will tell you when it's time to stop.
I've got Crohn's also. Over 2 surgeries (2001 & 2014), I've had to have 44 inches of intestine removed. Luckily no stoma, they just spliced me back together like a garden hose. It took a fairly long while (2+ months) for me to fully heal, and even then I wasn't back to 100%. Hopefully your healing goes faster than mine. Good luck.
Ouch! 44 inches is a lot-have you had to get B12 supplements, or was it in areas that aren't in the terminal ileum area? I'm worried now that I've had about 18" resected that I might start being deficient :/
"I'm the talent." Classic Red Shirt Jeff showing through! Wasn't until 4 minutes in that I saw a little of that Jeff smile I was waiting for, feeling for you man. Glad to see you surrounded by people who love you, hope you can feel it from all of us who wish we were there to lend a hand. Thank heavens that only .001% have to go through what you are. Happy New Year to you and all those that helped you out!
Wishing you a very speedy recovery, Jeff, from your friends on the other side of the state.
KC! I can't wait to play against your soccer team with our new STL City MLS team. My family might take a road trip over there.
I'm so sick of explaining siphoning to people when I'm straight out of surgery! Fight the good fight!
Peace and prayers to you.
Soooooo great to see a patient give their "perspective"...20+ years in physical therapy ...this is a great testimony to how a patients motivation can absolutely change their outcome....Bravo to you and your journey ...👏👏👏👏👏
Fellow sufferer. 7 surgeries. No fun. Remicade has kept me out of surgery 10 years now.
Hey Jeff. Thanks for sharing. I know I'm just one person out of thousands watching this, but I feel privileged that you would share your experience. Keep safe. Keep exercising. And I'm looking forward to more of your adventures in a few weeks.
Husband has had Crohn's disease since the early 1980's and required a full ileostomy in 1999. Now two of our kids have it, but both doing well with modern treatment options. Just wanted to wish you the best. it's a tough road but we always say, "life without a colon is... well, life! We'll take it!" I wish you a quick recovery and a happier new year!
Your sense of humor throughout is wonderful. I can tell that your wife is a perfect fit with her own jokes. Wishing you quick healing and I look forward to more Pi shenanigans in 2023.
One thing is for sure, my wife and I share a passion for laughter and lightheartedness! With chronic illness you can either laugh or cry sometimes, so we choose to laugh.
Jeff, we are all here wishing good things for you in 2023. Wishing you a good recovery to come first and foremost. You’re an exceptional human-being.
You poor man - I feel so sorry for anyone who has to fight this nasty disease. I don't have it myself but know a couple people who do, and they are constantly dealing with its effects. I wish you a speedy recovery, Jeff, and many good thoughts are going towards your family and caregivers. Rest up, heal up, and let's all hope this surgery gets you well for a long time to come. Peace and good health in 2023 and beyond~~
The nurse that trained me to help my dad with his ostomy care always said "Stomas save lives" and it's true in every sense no matter if it's for some kind of injury, chronic, or in my dad's case, cancer.
So few people even talk about it so the fact you're sharing this with such a big audience is more important than you could imagine.
Glad to see you on screen and grateful to see this process. It's not always easy to understand the lives of the people "on the screen", and I do appreciate you sharing, both for informative purposes but, hopefully, for cathartic purposes too. This is who you are and we are grateful that you're still around and in good spirits, especially the more we understand of your condition. God bless, Jeff! 🙏
The day to day progression in your mood/spirit is remarkable. The signs are recognizable as my wife has chronic pain and the days where the pain is high and meds are in the system, her demeanor changes greatly between pre and post medicating, as well as the days which are less pain.
Yeah, I never really saw it clearly until this year when I had my family record each day. You can really tell the jump from day 1 at night to day 2 in the morning! And then day 3 I was nearly back to myself.
I hope you will continue to get better in the upcoming future, it's a bummer not to see as many tech videos from you anymore, but health always comes first, and I think I can speak on behalf of everyone, no one will hold a grudge against you.
Oh don't worry, I have a backlog of things I'm going to plow through next year. Two or three big projects I've been planning since last June but couldn't do because of Crohn's!
@@JeffGeerling Do you already have a name for your stoma? My mother had one too, it was called "Henry".
Agreed. We are very patient fans!
Happy New Year!
Jeff, seeing you more actively talking and smiling with each passing day put uncontrollable glee on my face. Get well soon and forever!
I am somewhat afraid of hospitals, needles n such, so this video was harder for me to watch it without feeling mildly uncomfortable.
but all I will say, you're a God damn titan of a human, Jeff. I wish you a fast recovery n all safety!
God I was the same way. But if it gives you any comfort, you adjust to it really quick if something goes down. It's kinda like tearing off a band-aid, but for hospital anxiety.
@@mme725 yeah. I hear stories of people fearing being conscious while getting mild-ish operations done (bones getting re-set, sutures, etc) but trust me:
When you're going through something like that, your entire mental state changes. You're not worried about what's happening, you're focused on the fact they're fixing you. The "medical theater" effect is extremely powerful, making it easier for professionals to do their work
needles aren't that bad if you stay still, relax, and distract yourself by chatting with your nurses, we are human too! :)
@@Nurse_Xochitl I loved my nurse of 8 years before she retired! Love to all the nurses out there!
Also I think I still hate "shots" like vaccines, but IV insertions are dandy for me lol
@@mme725 well i can give you some IVs lol
thanks for the love though
Hi Jeff,
Love your videos. I have Crohns myself in the terminal ileum. In 2017 I had a foot of bowel removed that had fistula to my bowel and lost 60lbs. After the resection surgery my resection failed and I ended up with a stoma. I was in the hospital for 4 weeks. In 2018 I had it reversed. So far so good. The walking is the key to recovery, you look like you are on your way. The difference after surgery is amazing. Pancakes are a god send! Take care.
Wow, 60 lbs is a lot to lose! At my worst point I was down about 30 lbs, but I've luckily been able to maintain my weight for the past few years now. I actually gained a few pounds last year, the first time I've been able to do that since I found out I had Crohn's!
She gave me a whole cup... there was some good stuff in it 😆 So glad to see that you're home and recovering, keep rollin!
You are so right about the importance of having someone who really, really loves you to stay with you in the hospital after such a surgery. (I speak from experience!) Nurses can have the best of intentions, but a patient needs an advocate and assistant--almost constantly--after anesthesia. Great video!
Just like all Jeff videos, I ended knowing more about something than when I started. What more can we ask for? Here's to a speedy and full recovery!
Hey Jeff, fellow Crohn's patient here. Have stared down the barrel of an ostomy a couple of times, but was able to overcome it with meds and good fortune. I'm certain that won't always be the case. I almost clicked off this video, but videos like this need views and engagement so the algorithm pushes them more. Thanks for what you do.
having gone through the same surgery several years ago, this hits me hard. thanks for hanging in there and spreading awareness, props to you!
Praise the lord.. your smile and humour gives us strength. I already see it's gonna be a wonderful year.. 👍💐
Good luck Jeff. It sux seeing you like that but hopefully its for the better.
Bless your Heart for such honest sharing of your surgery & rehab experiences. The humor and humanity and sharing is the most important thing.
Jeff, you're a hoot. Happy on dilaudid, and we get our most basic tech reminder of how to point a microphone! =]
I am happy you made it through with minimal complications, and are on the mend. I am grateful for amazing friends and family that help us get along in life, we can't do it on our own. Thinking of you and them while you get through this.
Take your time and don't rush it, we're just chilling here in youtube land.
I am on my second day home after two months and 10 days in two different hospitals. I had my colostomy reversed only to wake up with an ileostomy. I went home for about ten days and dehydrated so badly that I had to be hospitalized again. This was a very frightening experience and I nearly died. I had three seizures and finally got to come home two days ago. I am so grateful to the staff of nurses and assistants that kept me going through this. Those little milestones are a real positive feeling when you can finally begin to reclaim your old self. I hope you recover fully. I still have a long way to go.
What? So sorry , how did you end up with an ileostomy going in for a reversal? That must have sucked!
Great to see you smiling and feeling much better by day 3. I empathize with you. During the early 1980’s, I went through five surgeries for UC (total colectomy and continent ileostomy). In 1985, I got it all working right at the Mayo Clinic. Your great attitude is inspiring.
I wish you all the very best. I have been suffering from ulcerative Colitis for 20 years. I wish you a speedy recovery and wish you the very best. Take care
Jeff - you're like me.. even when heavily sedated we know where we are and what's going on (perhaps really, just through solid rationality and awareness).. It's difficult when other people just think you're not talking right.. It's like shouting through a wall.. Damn., that just reminded me of the last scenes of Interstellar...I think this is one of the strangest and loneliest parts of recovery... Totally sympathise, especially because I might be facing the exact same thing as you pretty soon, except, with quite a lot less loving support than you.. :) We fight on, my genetic brother in arms..
I’ve had numerous surgeries and by far my colon surgery was the most painful and incapacitating. I wish you a speedy uneventful recovery and know that we’re all pulling for you!🤩🍀🥰
Get well soon, Jeff. Lots of love and blessings from 🇮🇳🇮🇳
We have the most amazing community of people! I have Crohn's disease and had major surgery about 3 months ago. I wish you the best with your recovery, get well soon!
This video was great, and a huge inspiration to be positive even if going into a tough situation like that. Also, when you explained to the nurse what a raspberry pi was, I laughed out loud haha… it was eerily similar to some thing I would do 😂
Still praying for a swift recovery!
agreed 100%
And thanks to you, I had three videos to keep me entertained :)
@@JeffGeerling Oh nice! It still makes me sweat knowing you're watching some of them hahaha
@@HardwareHaven I love the approach, and seeing your storage server evolve month after month :D
Very glad to see you up and improving. You are very generous to share this with us. Have been through recovery too many times myself and was no where near brave enough to have it filmed. Stay strong and welcome home.
Hahahaha, it's a little funny to watch you guys giggling and laughing about the microphone direction. I'm hoping for a swift recovery for Jeff, and I'm so glad that one of my favorite RUclipsrs has such an awesome family there with him. You guys are awesome, thank you so much. I'm glad you guys actually made this video, it shows what people are going through in their home life. I find that medical stuff is often overlooked because it's "unglamorous" but it makes people relatable, especially for other people who are suffering form Crohn's Disease.
Oh dude -- My dad kept traumatising me when I was a kid about ostomies and these stuff. He was always terrified of needing one... out of no real reason (He did get a tumour a few years later, but he got a partial colectomy, not a full thing like you).
Seeing you going through this does scare me a bit to ever go through something like that, but seeing you taking it so well and talking about it so openly does show that it is a surmountable thing and you can lead a fairly normal life. (And also be YT famous!)
Hats off for the bravery, the good spirits and hope you get well soon! -- And hope that 2023 is a great year for you and your family.
It is always amazing to see someone come out of surgery on day 1 and their face is all white. Then when you see that they are getting better, color comes back to their face and you can tell in their demeanor that they are now on the mend. That was clearly evident on the Day 2 video and especially on Day 3.
It's also HILARIOUS to see Jeff analyzing things in the room and whatnot. I am an engineer and do the SAME THINGS when I have surgery. I teach the medical staff about what things are doing (even though they know). I am in the inspection industry and deal with radiation a lot so I am even more chatty when I have radiologists or imaging technicians in the room. Much to the annoyance to some of the other staff at times. Hey though, I am on the table, its my time!! 😀
I have had (3) knee surgeries (I am young, only 45) and I can say and agree that hospital staff are amazing people. Having SOMEONE there to be with you periodically helps out the staff enormously. If nothing other than to keep you motivated. That is the hard part for staff, its hard for THEM to keep a patient motivated when they are not feel motivated. A friend, family member, or someone the patient knows personally is able to illicit the desire for recovery much better than medical staff usually can. All the staff on my surgeries were angels, so lovely and caring. Its really important when you are pre-op and post-op, when you are feeling most vulnerable and need that caring and nurturing environment. Especially if you have some anxiety. My surgeon and my anesthesiologist on my most major surgery, were so caring pre-op. Normally I don't have anxiety but I was feeling it a little and you at times will get a feeling of "Well, I might not come back from this...." (all surgeries where you are put under are life threatening). They almost instinctively knew my brain was going that direction and its like motherly instinct kicked in and their supportive nature just instantly kicked in to help make me feel better and take me away from that little bit of negative thought and anxiety. It's hard not to feel in good hands and feel loved when even your surgeon takes a moment out of his busy pre-op, and puts his hand on your arm to comfort you.
Oh this is funny. I'm also an engineer and love to geek out on any technology. Early in my career I worked with the team at U of Utah to develop the first real time subtractive angiography machine. So you can imagine when I went in for an echo-cardiogram a few years ago. Me and the imaging technician were having a total geek fest over the echo cardiogram machine.
Hey man, I wanted to say thank you for showing yourself this vulnerable. I have Marfan Syndrome and have had a full spinal fusion and two open heart surgeries and I've never seen such raw, incredibly close to home content like this. Documenting the recovery process means a lot to someone like me because it validates that my experience in the hospital was both real and also not unique. It takes a lot of courage to post yourself this vulnerable on the internet; I posted a selfie of myself after surgery in 2018 and someone later used it to doxx me and try and make my life worse, which made me feel like I was worthless. Stuff like this is invaluable to the disabled community; You aren't just telling people the hard, unpleasant parts of chronic illness, you're showing them.
Thank you, man. Seriously, this kind of thing shows people what it's really like, and it helps them understand the pain we go through to remain cheery and optimistic.
Hope you're feeling better!
Glad to see you have humor though all this.
My throat was dry.
But my humor was not dry.
@@JeffGeerlingagreed🥰
You have all my respect as human being, IT guru and a RUclips content creator. Wish you the best recovery.
Praying for a speedy recovery!
I too have IBD (UC) and am terrified that I may eventually need a colectomy. I appreciate very much one of my computing heroes is so willing to share his very personal experience with this. While I am still afraid, I now feel a little bit better that my life isn't going to end if I have to get one. Thank you so much, Jeff, you don't know how much this means.
Awwwww ... so glad to see you awake and cracking jokes. Your progress looks amazing. Here's to a speedy recovery!
Happy New Year! 🎉
Hi Jeff. I responded when you posted this. Since then, I got a diagnosis of Crohn’s myself and have been through four hospital admissions, incredible weakness, pain and all the joy of this disorder. It’s so draining. So far, the treatment is prednisone and not surgery. In any event, thanks for sharing your experience. It’s helping me face what’s coming.
Nice to see your face again. Hope all goes well for you!
great to have you back. Thanks for making a video like this. The honesty is refreshing and helps to alleviate fear in others facing similar things - both from the hospital bed or those in the chair helping out and not knowing what to expect.
If you ever have a loved one in the hospital, try to make sure someone visits at least once a day-that's been by far the best help for me. It helps give a rhythm to the dull, boring day at a hospital, and gives the brain something to think about other than pain or discomfort!
5:20 We all knew it! You're a machine!!
To Jeff: Get well my RUclips Mentor!
I know that pain! When I had my first surgery for j pouch (full colectomy and temporary stoma), they forgot to turn on my machine for my epidural on that first night!! I will never forget when the nurse came in and said, “huh, that’s weird” and flipped it on. Finally some relief! Thank you for sharing your journey, and I’m glad you’re recovering. Happy new year!
Lets hope the IBD dosent come back, hope you feel the best you can!
We'll see! I'm on a new medicine this year, and so far signs are good, but we'll see how things go in 2023!
Great video Jeff I have had my ileostomy with Barbie Butt since 2011. I have good n bad days. I run a online fb support group. It's amazing how many people don't understand it. I say it's all about spreading awareness you have done that perfectly. Well Done and good luck with your journey zx
Speedy recovery Jeff! dont get hooked on painkillers lol
Who needs painkillers when you can channel the energy from watching Windows lock up over and over?
@@JeffGeerling this is why I love you man... you have every reason to be "down on yourself" but you are a bright light my friend... God Bless You
Your amazing, your devotion to showing your story and supporting the work of the charities is truly inspiring
I have a friend who just finished treatment for stage three intestinal cancer, Thankfully his ostomy was temporary. My heart goes out yo you and anyone who has to live with this problem. Thankfully both of you have beautiful women who love and care for you. My Friend lady is Thailand, where he is taking a working vacation. My friend works remotely, but it usually is not quite so remote. You woke up sort of, and slipped into Geek mode. " The Mic is pointing the wrong way !" I remember being in the hospital to have my throat cut, professionally. A thyroid reduction then ten years later thyroid removal. Please take it slow, recovery takes what it takes. Your friends and many fans support you and will wait for you. The rest are of no account anyway. You have done lots of great work, there is no need to rush back to it, God bless and speed your recovery.
idk what to say in such situations, but I just wanted to say, that I think it's important to share those moments of life too.
I think it's important to normalize chronic illnesses and disability!
it's a normal part of many people's lives and we had to live in the shadows for long enough. we are just people too and we deserve to be recognized.
As someone with UC, I can't thank you enough for this. I subscribed to your channel as a tech enthusiast, but follow you as someone who feels your pain and appreciates your openness to an affliction that many would hide.
Jeff all I can say is get better. I have a brother in-law and a uncle that have had what you gone through. Get well soon
My brother has Crohn's and an ostomy too. It's not for the weak of heart, totally a painful and difficult journey but I hope that the surgery brings you a bit of relief after all is said and done. Crohn's sucks!!! The pain must have been unreal. Ty for sharing and bringing awareness. You got this!!!
Prayers and best wishes for a full and complete recovery. May you never need to experience this again. Thank you for your informative and encouraging comments. Best of luck to you! No more complications!!!!
Jeff that was increadible of you to share that level of detail with everyone. This does such a good job of showing how difficult recovery from surgery can be and how it's a hard process to recover. I wish you the best in your recovery!
October 2014 at band practice I suffered a minor stroke. On being admitted to hospital they did a few tests and took blood etc. Later, just before the consultant arrived, the admin nurse came to check my progress. "Hello Mr Smith, have they taken all your bloods." "No." I replied. "They seem to have left me some!"
(resounding laughter from elsewhere in the ward).
Looking forward to your earliest recovery. Try not to prolong the agony. Really glad you're well into full (?) recovery.
The overall cheery tone and “Happy New Year” wishes were SOOO good to hear. I wish again that your recovery is speedy and you feel like doing your new/old activities soon!
Good luck, fren. I also have severe Crohn's Disease and had surgery years ago. Since my infection was bad, they put me on a stoma for 3 months then they did a 2nd surgery to remove it. May your recovery be swift.
I'm glad you seem to be doing better. My mom had colitis and in june 2021 she died from it. Her intestines and stomach ruptured. Sepsis set in and there wasn't much the doctors could do but make her comfortable. I wish she would have had a surgery like you did but she was too stubborn. She's also from St Louis. Small world! Keep making videos, i really appreciate all the things you do Jeff. Take care of yourself. Don't get stubborn like my mom. You have many loved ones.
I do not even mess with SOC stuff but have always watched your videos because you are funny and seem like a good person. I sadly do not have more to offer you than words of encouragement. Mom my has gone through a lot of the same things you are now and shes still fighting and trying to live the best life she can. I hope you can find stability through this treatment and can have a longer period this time without having to suffer.
Jeff, your humor is great. Don't let your loving family convince you otherwise. This felt like a reversal since usually I'm the one in the hospital bed, and yes, even then my humor is also top notch. Take care, get well, etc etc.
Nothing but respect. I have a family member with an ostomy and understand your struggle. Your positive attitude will go a long way. Hoping for nothing but the best for you.
I also have crohn's, and I also have 1 colostomy, I know how difficult it is sometimes, seeing the difficulties overcome day by day is inspiring. Thanks for sharing! I wish you well and that remission comes!
Your the second with an Ostomy whose videos I watched and they are amazing
Dude i was looking for copper and i found pure gold. I am a developer with crohn dissease looking for data about our condition, and when i saw some of your videos i liked more the channel. Hope you get better, greetings from argentina❤
Glad to see that you are on the mend. These videos show that you're a real person with real issues, just like the rest of us. And you are bringing awareness to these issues that affect so many people. Wishing you good health and complete recovery for the coming year!
Hi. I have IBD CROHNS but no stoma. I know a lot about them and you are a breath of fresh air-- you have such a great attitude. God bless you and stay positive. And don’t worry you don’t seem like someone who would get addicted. Pain is hell and it can keep you from healing your best . So keep up your good work and you inspire me. I’m in Florida.
Me having IBD also, ulcerative colitis, this is the fear I'm having that I will eventually have to go through. Right now I'm on meds that keep it in check. When I first came in to a specialist unit for my symptoms, after my first colonoscopy (which was incredibly painful btw), the doctor told me they might have to remove my colon because it looked really bad. But they decided to try medication first. And boy am I glad they did! I responded really well to it, and I function fairly well now with no inflamation. When my flare started, I took way too long before I went to a doctor. And when I did go, I first saw a general practitioner, who completely focused on thinking it was an infection or a parasite of some kind. And I didn't know better, so I went along with it. But they never found anything. Eventually it got so bad I took a taxi to the ER
A year and a half ago, At 78, my dad had to have a colon/last foot-ish only bypass stoma. He also only has about 2/3rds of a left leg. I understand a lot of what you're going through. Much love to you. Love your channel and I don't just watch for the IT related things.
Just some random stranger who has enjoyed your work, sending well wishes and much recovery. 🙏
Thanks for sharing! I hope all has passed now and you are better. Most of us take everything for granted and doesn't know how hard/blessed they are just to get up and wall without any pain! Hope this means a good start for your 2023! Greetings from Portugal!