Nice to meet You @linda82, Yes I can totally agree that sharing here on Connect is not only semi private but I also find that when you come to a place like connect there is a certain amount of Maturity. We all have things we need to discuss at times, and I also find a welcoming group of people here. I myself am a Heart Transplant recipient but I also have had a fair share of digestive issues. I went thru about 8 weeks of C-diff which really got me nervous to be further than 10 feet from a restroom. I too love to be outdoors and love hiking, long walks to enjoy our beautiful planet. So for a while I was nervous even when it seemed to be gone. I still carry a small back pack with me when I walk and hike just in case. So far no recurrence and its been about 6 years