PET Scan Results

My whole family was on edge and all I could do was sleep. I was so tired. I didn’t have the energy to move. Monday came, I went to work with the idea when I got the call I would leave to call them back at home. I got the call at 10 am and…

PET Scan Day

PET scan day: My anxiety is at an all-time high. Tears, yelling, shaking, and racing, and whatever else I can think of. I didn’t sleep and have the worst shoulder back pain ever. Prep work; Thankfully, there is little prep for this procedure. 12 hours before, don’t eat any sugars or carbs. The other big…

Fistula, Fistula, Wherefore Art Thou Fistula!

Possible small bowl issues/ fistula— is the new story of my life! Well not really new, its been almost TWO years of this! So, I did a few stool test and they came back okay- all within normal markers but I am still feeling sick and my local GI agreed with my Mississippi GI, to…

Second Covid Vaccine

Man oh man! The second shot was very rough on me. I think I would honestly rather have a Crohns flare then go trough that again. I am very rarely ever sick with these colds, body aches, high fevers and the WORST headaches!!! For about 2-3 days my head felt like it was going to…

Just a video of me setting up some fluids!

I am going to post something everyday in my journal but it’s going to be my goal to post on some form of social media! Day 1 is a quick video of me putting some meds in a IV!   -XO,

Tired VS Fatigue

I was driving in the car with my husband after what I thought was a productive day with teaching my yoga class and stopping at the mall to check on a sale 😉 I barely slept the night before and was up in the bathroom at all hours of the night and morning. I feel…

Bah Humbug: Holiday Outlook

  Ever since my diagnosis holidays really have a different meaning to me. I am mostly thankful for what I have been able to achieve and just really reflect on what goals I have set for myself and if I had overcome them. I look at past hospitalizations and overall well being

Weight Check-In:

SO I said a few weeks ago that I would document on my weightloss.I am here to say I LOST a total of…………………….. 0–ZERO weight…… I am discouraged .. yes but I also know it is not the end of the world and I will lose it! I am staying postive. That is it for my…

Life thus far -grad school and such

  On Monday 8/29/16 I start my grad school program at FSU! I went to FSU for my undergrad and I am excited to be back. I like school. I like being challenged mentally. What honestly scares me about grad school is the time commitment. AND this is why  I have been MIA if I…