Ryan Sutter.Photo: Presley Ann/Getty
The last two years haven’t been easy on Ryan Sutter, but he’s finally in “a much better place.”
TheBachelorettewinner and firefighter, 47, spent much of the last two years dealing with health problems, from two surgeries —one on his left ankle, and theother on his right knee— to a lengthy search for thecause of a mystery illness that was causing extreme fatigue.
“It’s been about two years since I started feeling sick,” Sutter wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of the bees he’s been keeping. “As I watch these little bees, I reflect back on a journey that has challenged my life — and those in it — in ways I don’t suppose I’d ever imagined.”
Sutter explained that because he shared his health journey on Instagram, he got plenty of support, but also opinions and advice, which came with positives and negatives.
“People have reached out with their opinions, advice, diagnoses, support and questions. It’s been overwhelming — both good and bad,” he said. “I’ve been made aware of conditions I’d never knew existed and of suffering in numbers that don’t seem possible.”
The dad of two with wifeTrista Suttersaid that he’s mostly stopped sharing updates on his health, in part because he doesn’t want people with similar issues to think that what he does will work for them.
But Sutter does have good news: He’s improving.
“What I can offer is hope,” he said. “I am in a much better place than I was two years ago. Simple changes to lifestyle, diet and outlook have been immensely beneficial and are strategies that can be implemented and impactful regardless of health. I believe I’m on the right path now.”
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“I’m excited about these bees and their presence in my life,” he continued. “I’m happy to be in the place I am and to have the support I do. As appropriate, I will continue to share my journey. And, as always, I will continue to encourage others to find theirs.”
After sharing his Lyme disease diagnosis in May, Sutter saidhe’s had ups and downs in his recovery— some dayshe struggles with the pain, while other days he can get outdoors and do the things he loves, like mountain biking with his son.
But he’s been improving, and in JanuarySutter was able to get back to the firehousefor the first time in six months.
“What a job! It’s great to be back…” he said at the time. “Still the #bestjobever.”
source: people.com
