Content Warning: Sensitive content and images are shared in this blog - discussing blood, menstruation, and period pain. I'll place the sensitive content lower in this blog post with a few warnings throughout so you have a few chances to avoid it. Okay, so now that the content warning is out of the way -... Continue Reading →
Today I'm doing at-home blood collection for the CORALE V IBD Study! 💉 In June 2021, I signed up for the CORALE V IBD Study to learn more about antibodies and the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines in patients with IBD. Since I have Crohn's disease and know I have autoimmune diseases and... Continue Reading →
If you guys remember, I was in a car accident on February 22nd. I had been worried about that happening since I had my ACDF surgery on my spine last August - it has been my biggest fear, to be in a car accident, rear-ended, etc. Now, it has been almost 3 weeks since the... Continue Reading →
Had to get another CT scan of my ribs for Dr. H. The cover photo for this post is an older CT scan - but you get the idea. I'm about 8 months post-op from my last Slipping Rib Syndrome surgery and I've already had my follow-up with Dr. Hansen a few weeks ago. We... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! - Now let's catch up. My last few posts were ACDF Surgery – 3 Weeks Post-Op & X-rays & Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion – ACDF Surgery & Recovery and a lot has happened since then, so let's dive right in. My 2022 ended phenomenally with friends, laughter and music. 2022 was one... Continue Reading →
Hooray for finally getting to see my new hardware! I was a little bummed last week when I didn't have X-rays taken for my two-week post-op appointment. I wanted to see where the titanium was placed and what it looked like but they told me I would have to wait and get a set done... Continue Reading →
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