I had my fourth colonoscopy last month. Can you believe it? I'm twenty-six and I've already had FOUR colonoscopies. It feels so unfair knowing that I have to do this every two years for the rest of my life. That's means if I live to be 90, I would have about 34 colonoscopies. Ok, maybe… Continue reading In the Blink of an Eye
Tag: remission
Change is Permanent
This month, I am celebrating two years in remission. When I was diagnosed five years ago, the thought of being in remission didn't even cross my mind. I never thought I would even get there. My long-term goals took a backseat and my short-term goal became getting better day by day. A few weeks ago,… Continue reading Change is Permanent
Reconfiguring in Remission
On Tuesday, I had a guest speaker attend my support group. Her name is Dr. Beth Creel and she is a psychologist and certified grief counselor from Las Vegas. A topic that frequently comes up in our meetings is grief and trauma associated with chronic illness, so it was great to hear from her this… Continue reading Reconfiguring in Remission
One Year of Remission
One year ago today, I had my third colonoscopy that indicated I was in endoscopic remission. The last 365 days have felt like a dream, yet a nightmare at the same time. There are easy days and there are really hard days. Remission is not a cure - but does provide temporary relief. The end… Continue reading One Year of Remission
When Nothing Hurts
I haven't been writing nearly as much as I used to or want to, and I'm kicking myself for that. Writing is an outlet for me and it was the best discovery I could have ever made during my ulcerative colitis (UC) recovery journey. I am better able to express my thoughts and feelings when… Continue reading When Nothing Hurts
It Doesn’t End Here
After receiving the news a few months ago that I was officially in endoscopic remission, I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. It felt like I could finally take a deep breath. No more worrying that I had lingering inflammation in my colon. While this news was worth celebrating, I still felt like… Continue reading It Doesn’t End Here
Endoscopic Remission
Today, I had a colonoscopy - my third one since being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2019. I never really look forward to prepping for the colonoscopy; in fact, I dread it every time. The idea of not being able to eat any solid food for an entire day is awful, because I love my… Continue reading Endoscopic Remission
IBD and Nutrition
Each time I visited with my doctor during my flare-ups, he would drill into my head "You need to eat more fruits and vegetables!" My response was always "I do!" I thought I was doing the best I could in terms of nutrition and what I was consuming each day. I never ate fast food,… Continue reading IBD and Nutrition
Turning Wellness into a Lifestyle 