Last week I attended a follow-up appointment from my 2nd operation. It wasn’t fully what I was expecting though. I walked in expecting to be told that I was doing fine and that my next operation would be in the next couple of months. Only to be told that although I am doing well, my…
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Post-Op #2
Just over three weeks ago, I had my second operation out of the three. This time, it’s a little easier to get straight on to writing out the post, as I don’t feel as drained as I did from the first. Strange, considering this was the hardest and most intense out of the three. I’ll…
Phase 2 – Pre-op
I received my letter to attend a pre-op assessment for the second phase of my surgery. Little bit excited, but at the same time I’m a little bit scared. You’re probably wondering why, after I just went through the first stage. It’s still the unknown; completely different from the first and I really don’t know…
Post-Op
Three weeks ago, I headed into what would be one of the biggest plunges in my life. Little did I know just how much could change during my time in hospital. I arrived on the first day (20th June) at around 6:49am. 11 minutes before the letter advised. Why, I hear you asking; because I…
Health Intro
There’s something about me that I haven’t posted yet, and it’s something that I have decided to include due to the drastic journey I am about to embark upon. 4 years and 5 months ago, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (or for you health freaks out there, Pancolitis). I have been dealing with the…