Fitness Check In: Day 80

Yesterday after I was done with the elliptical, I felt something off with my left foot. It was the same kind of pain I had before my plantar fascia popped in 2023 which left me using a walker, then a cane and with issues wearing any shoes other than sneakers until this year. Turns out … Continue reading Fitness Check In: Day 80

Struggling With Foods You Can’t Have

With IBS which I've had now for 25 years, I had to cut out some foods, but was able to manage and became mega creative when it came to cooking. Then came the gastritis and the foods I could eat became even less. I stopped cooking and baking a lot of what I loved, but … Continue reading Struggling With Foods You Can’t Have

Fitness Check In Day 77: Yoga to Quell the Stress

As I have mentioned in the previous motivational video, I was proud to have been walking a mile a few times a week until I fell in the bathtub and bruised my back. I have been in pain off and on, but two days after I fell, I walked a mile and then a few … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 77: Yoga to Quell the Stress

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

Fitness Check In Day 72: Another Colonoscopy

So last Thursday I had my appointment with the Gastroenterologist who explained the results to me. She confirmed that the high level of calprotectin which signals intestinal inflammation, does indeed point to Crohn's Disease, but she told me she's not 100 percent convinced because my last two colonoscopies did not show anything other than mild … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 72: Another Colonoscopy

The Struggle to Deal with Tough Days

As I mentioned in previous posts, these past few months have been a struggle. The most recent issue I was dealing with was the Barrett's Esophagus that came up in the labs from the endoscopy. Then I had blood and stools tests done to check my vitamins levels and to see if I have C-Diff … Continue reading The Struggle to Deal with Tough Days

Fitness Check In Day 69: Taking Advantage of the Energy

The past few days have been interesting to say the least. Last Friday I left after work and went downtown to do a little Christmas shopping, then with heavy cumbersome bags (heavy for me is anything between 5 and 10 pounds) I walked over to Trader Joe's to get some cocoa powder I needed to … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 69: Taking Advantage of the Energy

Fitness Check In Day 68

After going out for about 1 block and a 1/2 on Sunday, my body was craving more exercise time, so last night after work, I bundled up with two hats, since I am still getting over that cold, a fleece over my shirt, scarf, gloves, you name it. I did look like the kid from … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 68

Fitness Check In Day 67

The day I saw the test results from my endoscopy online over a week ago, was the same day I had an early dentist appointment and in my rush to get out of the apartment so I wouldn't be late, despite waking up early, I forgot my hat and left with wet hair. There was … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 67

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