# @breyeschow on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C-jTPhkuOX1
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/22259206-breyeschow-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/dee9135aaf.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-08-12T01:33:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bruce Reyes-Chow (@breyeschow) — https://gondola.cc/breyeschow

## Caption

What a week it's been. About this time, one week ago, I was getting prepped to have my renegade gallbladder removed after it set off another episode of pancreatitis.

Glad to say, each day there is less pain and I am only taking a little Tylenol in the evening. Not wanting to tempt the hernia, there will be no heavy lifting or core activation for three weeks. I won't be doing much more than walking and running until September. I am grateful for this body, once a traitor and turncoat, that is also healing up and seeking wholeness.

What made this health scare all that more frustrating is that, as many of you know, for the past few years, since my COVID hospitalization and in response to other health alerts, I've changed my diet and have been all in with #OrangeTheoryFitness. I’ve lost about 20 pounds, put on some muscle, and never felt in better shape. Like my vaccines when I had COVID prevented me from dying, I think my recent fitness and food changes are allowing me to recover more quickly. Big shout out to the whole crew at orangetheoryrosegarden! See you soon.

First two pics are of my last full day of aggressively resting (hanging out with Middle and vespasworld as we finish off 🏡 of the 🐉 and a successful hunt at the Farmers Market) for tomorrow I dip my toe back into my vocational life.

Next four pics are a glimpse of some family glamping which includes eating and, for me, potholder weaving (bet no one has that on their bingo card), and hanging with family.

Last two pics, from pain to pebble ice, from my hospital stay. I am so grateful for all of the medical staff who tender to my body and soul during this time. While I will not miss late night poking and prodding, I will miss your generous spirits and professional care.

Of course I wrote words down, so you can read all the updates over on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/theamalgamation

Thanks to everyone who offered prayers of healing, positive thoughts, and good vibes. See you soon!

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 109
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 9

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bruce Reyes-Chow | @breyeschow | https://gondola.cc/breyeschow | Writer/Author |

## Tags

orangetheoryfitness

---
Copyright (c) Gondola