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Crohn’s Confidenital: Recovery After Surgery
Another edition of Crohn’s Confidential, today I am all about how the recovery from my surgery was. I expected the worst- unbearable pain, complications galore and a very long road. I knew what happened after my emergency surgery with my appendix and that was a terrible recovery so I was honestly not very hopeful. After…
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Fabulous Friday Favorites
Can you believe its the MIDDLE of May already?! I can’t! We have been in quarantine since March 17ish so almost a full 2 months. Life has been quite interesting the past month. Lots of walks around the neighborhood and yoga have filled my days off. I am back to working full time in the…
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Grace
This was supposed to be a post about recovery after surgery today but it was a struggle to write. I need a break from writing. I didn’t realize how many emotions writing about Crohns Disease would bring up in me. It has been a lot to process and I decided I needed time. On Monday…
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Crohn’s Confidental- Surgery: Before & After
Surgery. Its a scary word for anyone; for someone who has a chronic illness, this may be something that comes up over and over again throughout their lives. I knew surgery would help me in the end; it would improve my quality of life but making this decision to have surgery was really hard. I…
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Fabulous Friday Favorites
Happy Friday! This week was good. It felt more normal and I was able to get a lot accomplished at work. The weather has been absolutely beautiful here almost 70 some days. Yet there is a cold front coming through this weekend and some parts of the stat are supposed to get snow- what?! I…
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Crohn’s Confidental: My Support Team and How They Help Me
Having a support team is so critical when you have a chronic illness. They can provide you with so many valuable things-companionship, advocacy, being a sounding board and love. I have a great support team- my parents, family and close friends. My team has been there every step of this crazy ride. I have lost…
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Crohn’s Confidential: My Crohn’s Disease Journey
Welcome to the first official post in Crohn’s Confidential! Let’s first start with what Crohn’s Disease is- Crohn’s Disease is a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. It is part of the Irritable Bowel Diseases and it can affect different parts of the digestive tract in different people. The most prevalent spots are the ileum…
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Crohn’s Confidental
Welcome to Crohn’s Confidential! This month, I am bringing awareness about Crohn’s Disease. I was diagnosed 6 years ago and it has been a roller coaster ride ever since. One year ago TODAY, I was at UPenn Hospital having surgery that was to give me the ability to live a more normal life and to…
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Fabulous Friday Favorites
Happy Friday and Happy May! Can you believe we spent April in quarantine? This year will definitely be one to remember will all this craziness. I think I have found my groove finally. I am feeling better, mentally and physically and maybe it has something to do with it being a new month. Yes, we…
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April Mixtape
Its time for another mixtape! I love making these each month. Music is truly what keeps everyone together. I hope you enjoy this month’s mixtape. Let me know what is your favorite song is in the comments. April’s Mixtape I Love Me by Demi Lovato What Am I by Why Don’t We Old Me by…