Recovery room · 2004 · a true story
Those words changed everything.
That is what the surgeon said when Tommi Sundqvist woke up from major intestinal surgery. The Naked Gut is his true story of what happened next — written to give tools and hope to everyone living with IBS or IBD.
Kindle $7.99 · Paperback $26.95 · Prices set by Amazon and may vary by store.
The dark years
This photo is printed on the back cover of the book. It is what severe Crohn's disease looks like: a failed operation, dramatic weight loss, one hospital bed after another.
2004
Emergency surgery for Crohn's disease. Portions of the intestines are removed — and the surgeon predicts a return within three years.
The fall
A failed operation leads to severe weight loss and multiple follow-up surgeries. The lowest point of the story.
Instead of waiting for the surgeon's prediction to come true, Tommi decided to take charge of his own health and rebuild it — step by step, with food, lifestyle and gratitude.
“You wanna see the miracle? Be the miracle!”
Bruce Almighty — the quote that opens the book's back cover
The way back
The same man, a few years later — this photo is on the back cover too. Today Tommi is an author, experience expert and charity founder. He wrote The Naked Gut to hand the same tools and hope to the next person in that hospital bed.
Both photos are printed, unretouched, on the back cover of the book.
This is a true survival story of how I had to make a choice to abandon pharmaceutical medicines 15 years ago to regain my health naturally. The book combines scientific research with personal experiences. In 2004, after major surgery where portions of my intestines were removed, the surgeon woke me up saying: “You will be back here for another operation in 3 years.” Those words encouraged me to make a life-changing decision. Since then, everything has changed for the better! I want to pass the knowledge and share the benefits, and especially give HOPE to everyone that is presently dealing with IBS/IBD.
Inside the book
Not a diet manifesto — a survival story with the tools laid bare.
01
The unvarnished account of fourteen years with severe Crohn's disease — hospital beds, setbacks and the way out.
02
The book combines scientific research with personal experience, so you can weigh the evidence yourself.
03
The concrete lifestyle changes — food, habits, mindset — that carried Tommi from surgery bed to full health.
04
Other success stories alongside Tommi's own, written to give hope to everyone dealing with IBS or IBD today.
About the author
Tommi Sundqvist is an author and experience expert (kokemusasiantuntija) from Kaarina, Finland. In 2004 his life hit a turning point: severe Crohn's disease led to emergency surgery, a failed operation, dramatic weight loss and several further surgeries. His recovery — built on lifestyle change — became The Naked Gut.
Today Tommi manages a 30-bed crisis and emergency housing unit for the Salvation Army in Turku, working daily with people experiencing homelessness. He is a past president of the Turku Samppalinna Rotary Club and, together with his wife, founded Gambian lapset ry — a charity supporting children's football, nutrition and education in The Gambia. He has also been a foster parent for over a decade.
Buying the book supports more than the author: Tommi's charity work with Gambian lapset ry continues year-round.
Get the book
One click to Amazon — read it tonight on any Kindle app, or order the paperback.
$0.00
Included in your Kindle Unlimited subscription — every page you read helps the book climb
Read free with KUAmazon.com · Amazon.co.uk · Also available on your local Amazon store — search “The Naked Gut Sundqvist”.
Prices set by Amazon and may vary by store.
On Amazon, reviews decide which books get shown to the next reader searching for hope. A single honest review from you does more for this book than any advertisement ever could.
Write a review on Amazon“Like all authors, books need reviews. I am happy if you can help me by writing your feedback to Amazon.”
FAQ
No. The Naked Gut is a personal story and the author's own experience, combined with research he found along the way. It is not medical advice — never change or stop medication without talking to your doctor.
The author's own journey with severe Crohn's disease, and themes relevant to IBS, IBD and ulcerative colitis: nutrition, lifestyle, mindset and recovery.
No — the free Kindle app on any phone, tablet or computer works. There is also a print paperback edition.
Yes, on Amazon stores worldwide. The links on this page take you to Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk; the book is also on your local Amazon store.
Read the story that begins where the surgeon's prediction ended.
Important — please read
The Naked Gut and this website share Tommi Sundqvist's personal experience for general information and inspiration only. They do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and are not a substitute for professional healthcare.
Never stop taking, change the dose of, or replace a prescribed treatment on your own — always decide together with your doctor.
Individual results vary, and what worked for Tommi may not be right for everyone. Seek urgent medical attention if your symptoms are severe or worsening.
