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Health Check In: Still More to Endure

I made two videos which were unusable which touched on all of this and then another one on Sunday night that goes into some of what's been going on and can be viewed here for those that would rather watch a video. However, I feel that writing things down is much more cathartic so here … Continue reading Health Check In: Still More to Endure

Fitness Check In Day 76: Colonoscopy Results

So today I had the virtual appointment with my gastroenterologist who told me my biopsies from the colonoscopy came back normal and I don't have Crohn's Disease which is AMAZING! However, I do have a hyperplasia mucosal lump or inflamed hyperplastic polyp in my bum which she said happens to many people and may or … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 76: Colonoscopy Results

Christmas Eve: Lab Results

Trying to stay positive is tough.  I know this and while I have been trying to keep it up and deal with life's curveballs now differently than before, it's not easy.  Life's curveballs keep coming to test you. I have been waiting for my stool results for CDiff since last week since I'm on the … Continue reading Christmas Eve: Lab Results

When Doctors Drop the Ball- Barrett’s Esophagus

The week of Thanksgiving, I had an endoscopy and last week I got the test results via the doctor's office portal. The test results ruled out Erosive Esophagitis which is what I thought I had based on the intense pain I have been experiencing even when I drink water. They also ruled out H-Pylori (awesome!), … Continue reading When Doctors Drop the Ball- Barrett’s Esophagus