Every day is a struggle...

Now I have been feeling okay, but there is a hitch in recovery. ALLERGY SEASON! So, allergy season is starting, i have no idea what I am allergic to, and I am getting hives. All of this is minor compared to Crohn's, but it sucks! I really want to get tested for allergies, but my mom says "You don't need to see yet ANOTHER doctor." Thanks for pointing out the obvious mom. And yet, I wouldn't care if it meant I knew what is causing more discomfort.

Anyways, I went to the New York Botanical Gardens yesterday for the annual Orchid Show. This year's theme was Cuba. (The hives I had last night, from the flowers I think, is what sparked this particular post). It was gorgeous outside! A whopping 70 degrees!! The flowers were gorgeous, but between knee pain, and hives I am definitely unsure of how much of a difference it would make to see another doctor. It is just another day of appointments right? Man is it sad if I think that.

Well that's all for now. Tootles!

Don't let the bed bugs bite.
And yet,
Every other bug bites too.
How much of a difference does this make then?
To not let the bed bugs bite.

Man it's been a whirlwind!

So it has been a while since I posted. Since my last post I have had a rather rough time. I went into the hospital in early October for a tune-up and learned of a badly diseased spot in my terminal ileum. Some meds got changed and more tests scheduled and I thought I was doing better until....December 15th, 2009. I had an upper and lower endoscopy. I woke up to a lot of raucous and learned that my surgeon was not just visiting to say hi. He was visiting to confirm that I needed another surgery.

Well I don't think I processed anything for a couple of days. I felt numb and unsure of what to think. I had a stricture that could cause major problems if not removed. My diet had to change and I could no longer have the foods that I love so much. At least it explained why I was hurting so much.

Fast forward to January 7th, 2010. I was lucky enough to get my surgery scheduled for four weeks after the endoscopy. The first opening my surgeon had, which I thought wasn't too bad a date. It was exactly two years and two months after my first surgery, and the section that had to be removed was the orginal surgial sight. (I thought this was pretty funny!) Thankfully that meant it was only 3 cm.

Now it has been nine weeks since my second surgery. At times I feel like the surgery did nothing. Other times I feel like a normal teenager, clearly I prefer these times. And yet, most of the time I am just hoping to get through the day feeling good. It certainly doesn't help that there are endless amounts of viruses going around. Including a nasty stomach bug that I am hoping to avoid.

Anyways, I saw my doctor on Monday and I am still waiting for the results of my blood test. I want off of certain medications! But at least I am taking them. Well thats it for now!

Did I forget to mention I got into college while all of this was happening?

Each day comes
and
Each day goes
but
Don't forget
how
Important they are.