Since I had surgery at the end of February, things haven't gone quite the way I planned or expected. Chronic Illness comes with an endless amount of curveballs thrown at you, especially when you are already down. I did post updates from time to time ... Read some More »
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My Favorite Mobile Apps/Games
I'm writing this as a distraction while I prepare for surgery. I will schedule this to post probably a few days after I have surgery. I'm never without my iPad when I'm in the hospital. From streaming to games, it can really help entertain me during ... Read some More »
Adventures in Fistulas
I have serious Crohn's PTSD when I hear the word "fistulas". If you don't know, a fistula is a tunnel, or abnormal connection, that forms from one organ to another part of your body. As I write this, I currently have a few internal fistulas that are ... Read some More »
Tips for Ostomates
I wanted to put together a list of my best tips based on my own experiences of living with an ostomy. With time everyone figures out what works best for them, so for the newbies out there just remember there is a lot of trial and error. Ask for ... Read some More »
Adventures in Seizures
I'm taking a stroll down a dark memory lane today. Back to the time right after my first surgery, which was utter hell. Going into my first surgery I wasn't prepared at all, it was a total emergency and complete shit show. The doctors told me that ... Read some More »
2018: Year in Review
Might as well take a look back at this year as we get ready to ring in the new year. I can't believe it's going to be 2019, insane. Knock on wood because this year I was not admitted to the hospital ONCE, well no hospital stays up until the day I ... Read some More »
Adventures in Holiday Seasons
The Holidays are rough for everyone but add a chronic illness to the mix and it can be painstakingly heinous. Last year at this time I was just coming out of a pretty bad flare-up. It's safe to say I laid low last year and avoided most Holiday ... Read some More »
Adventures in Birthdays
Today is my birthday and generally, I don't usually make a big deal about it. The only thing I accomplished is not dying, so it seems weird to me to celebrate. I was born on this day but I had nothing to do with it. I'm weird like that. Typically I ... Read some More »
Adventures in Rebounds
Rex Pickar No, this isn't about breakups and relationships or sex. This is about all those times I've had a Crohn's Disease setback and the various rates at which I bounced back. I wanted to write about it because a lot of people don't seem to ... Read some More »