So, You’re Better Now, Right?!
There is a misconception out there that says surgery is a cure for ulcerative colitis. This does not sit well with me…
There is a misconception out there that says surgery is a cure for ulcerative colitis. This does not sit well with me…
Year One With My J-Pouch: Part Two In the days leading up to my J-Pouch takedown, I had so much support and encouragement from my family and friends. Many of them let me know that I was in their prayers. It was great to have that. I am blessed and thankful because I know that many people living with chronic illnesses don’t…
Year One with a J-Pouch It has been nearly a year now that I’ve been living with a J-Ppouch, so I’ve decided to write a post (or three) about it. I can remember being afraid after my first surgery. I didn’t want to see my intestine sticking out of my abdomen, but you know, when I finally saw it…
A year ago a part of me died. A part of me that I took for granted until it began distancing itself from and rebelling against me. That’s right, I’m talking about my colon. Sometimes I wonder what would have happened had I taken better care of it? What if I’d eaten “right?” What if I didn’t eat candy?…