Life goes on

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  It has been a little over eight months since my life-changing surgery. I am still on the road to recovery and it is not easy. Although I’m eating more, I still experience bad days, which is to be expected. I have gained back a few pounds and am currently working on strengthening my muscles. I walk two miles and work on my upper body strength during the week. The pain still resides, and I have started to experience dizziness and nausea. My recovery is like riding a roller coaster non stop. There are ups and downs…constantly. I’m ready to get off this ride! 

  Since I’m still experiencing severe pain, I have scheduled an appointment with my GI doctor, and I may have to undergo another colonoscopy. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with mild colitis… and things still aren’t right.

  I have been focusing on the positives, though. Whenever I have a bad day, I remind myself that “life goes on”. No matter how you feel, life still continues. So why not continue to push forward? I’ve been going outside, made new friends, and I’ve gotten the pleasure to share my story with thousands of people online. Most importantly, however, I am now working at one of my favorite hospitals. I’ve been there for about three months. I’ve been able to connect more with patients. I’ve been able to share my story to comfort them and remind them that life does go on… and that we should do the same. 





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