My friend...and we all are,
so glad you found this site, these folks do want to help !
I'm too new to voice much in the way of opinions just yet...
but, attitude my friend is the best suggestion you'll hear.
It is a must...not faking it,
just realizing that we have no other choice but to make the best of it.
And, there are so many other people, you saw some at the hospital,
that have it worse than we do...
Mine is invasive, the bladder has to go,
so ? I will still be alive and 'healthy' !
BTW,
the mention that you are a runner...
mine blleeding started with a hard-core bike ride, I'm a paddling fool, hard-core wilderness canoe treks, physical work-out freak...teach hand-to-hand.
What gives with all us physically active folks having plumbing problems ? ;D
Keep your head up Danny, you're young and strong, nothing to it !