Okay. If you know me, I go radio silent when I’m overwhelmed or feeling not well. It’s just what I do. But now that my doctor’s visit is tomorrow, I thought I’d quickly recap the experience and then share what we are onto next. After my colonoscopy, I wasn’t happy (not one bit) to be… Read More Crazy Update & Low FODMAP Day 1 & 2
Seriously, could I have found anything cuter than these pictures on my phone. . . Just a few things I love about Curly Cook: 1) She is FULL of life! She loves to get up and do something! She doesn’t sit still and she loves to see what others are doing. 2) She loves to… Read More A Necessary Pause for this Cuteness!
Well, I did it! It’s over and done with and I have to say, it wasn’t that bad. 😅 Seriously folks. I’m a worry wart, to put it bluntly. I don’t feel comfortable in hospital or medical atmospheres, especially when the patient has to walk into the procedure room and can see all the medical… Read More Colonoscopy Day!
Good morning! ☀️ I thought I would share my experience last night, just so the information can be more clear. I have my scheduled colonoscopy and GI scope at 10:45. I have 45 minutes of driving to get to my appointment. So I have 40 more minutes to get the rest of this gunk out… Read More Today’s the Day!
Sorry I haven’t written for a few days. I was on a much needed holiday with family who are visiting from the States. They invited us to join them, and their 3 children, to watch mother turtles bury their eggs in the sandy beaches of Ostinal, Costa Rica. It was a fascinating experience for all… Read More Ready, Set, Go!
Good morning! ☀️ It’s a beautiful, 76 degrees this morning. The sky is blue and the clouds are slowly moving across the sky, like watching a snail move across a warm sidewalk. It is windy season, so the winds 🌬 blow almost every day in the morning and evening, but the afternoon we usually have… Read More Day 7 – Reflection
Hallelujah! As I am sitting here, repairing my favorite blanket that Paul and I received as a wedding gift from my family’s church/ward 23.5 years ago, I am taking a moment to pause and be thankful for the use of my hands again!!! Repairing this blanket would be painful and difficult before today, due to… Read More A New Day!
Well, I did it. I was scared to do this when I first researched what can happen when you visit a gastroenterologist. But I actually feel really good about today’s visit. We made a plan and I need to find a way to stick with it for the next 2 weeks. That’s right. 2 weeks.… Read More Meeting My Doctor
Today I have been eating a diet of clear liquids for a total of 3 days. I started Saturday night at 10 pm and it is now Tuesday 8:30 pm. Tonight I’ll sleep with a stomach filled only on water with a splash of chicken paste. I am amazed that I have done this for… Read More Clear Liquid Diet
Today I have been eating a diet of clear liquids for a total of 3 days. I started Saturday night at 10 pm and it is now Tuesday 8:30 pm. Tonight I’ll sleep with a stomach filled only on water with a splash of chicken paste. I am amazed that I have done this for… Read More Clear Liquid Diet
