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imfightinglikeagirl
Oct 4, 20193 min read
"But you don't look sick..."
I've heard it a thousand times before and so has every other person living with an invisible illness. Many think it's insulting, but I...
imfightinglikeagirl
Sep 9, 20196 min read
Health Update
Here is a health update for those of you who follow my health journey. I have been very bad about not calling family or close friends to...
imfightinglikeagirl
Feb 13, 20163 min read
Roller Coaster Ride
This week has been a roller coaster ride. I was in the hospital Tuesday to Friday and lost a pound ever day I was there. Tuesday I was...
imfightinglikeagirl
Jan 15, 20162 min read
Cancer Scare and One in a Million
Cancer Scare and One in a Million Today has been an incredible day and answered prayer. I didn't want to tell anyone until we knew for...
imfightinglikeagirl
Jan 5, 20162 min read
Center for Endometriosis Care Appointment
Center for Endometriosis Care Appointment Today I returned to the Center for Endometriosis Care in Atlanta for the first time since 2010....
imfightinglikeagirl
Dec 10, 20154 min read
My last day at Mayo Clinic!
Today was my last day! Unfortunately, I had a pretty rough night and had to wake up at 4:00am. We arrived at the hospital at 7:00am so I...
imfightinglikeagirl
Dec 9, 20152 min read
Day seven at the Mayo Clinic
Today was a long day. I met with cardiology first and saw two nurse practitioners and a doctor. They said they couldn’t explain the heart...
imfightinglikeagirl
Dec 9, 20153 min read
Day six at the Mayo Clinic
I finally got some answers today! While they weren’t direct, definitive answers, I still received some explanation from TWO doctors...
imfightinglikeagirl
Dec 8, 20153 min read
Day five at the Mayo Clinic
Monday, Monday! Today marked the start of my second week here. This weekend we spent time with friends that live close by and got some...
imfightinglikeagirl
Dec 4, 20152 min read
Day four at the Mayo Clinic
It's Friday! That means I get a little break from the hospital for the weekend before I go back Monday. I'm very glad that I'm here, but...
imfightinglikeagirl
Dec 3, 20153 min read
Day three at the Mayo Clinic
Day three at Mayo was so much better than the first two. I met with a new cardiologist bright and early and he was great! He said that I...
imfightinglikeagirl
Dec 3, 20152 min read
Day two at the Mayo Clinic
Today was my second day at the Mayo Clinic. I had to be there at 8:45 this morning and was not allowed to eat. When I first arrived, they...
imfightinglikeagirl
Dec 2, 20152 min read
Day one at the Mayo Clinic
Today was my first day at the Mayo Clinic!! When I walked in, I was so excited! There were people everywhere, the hospital was massive,...
imfightinglikeagirl
Nov 25, 20152 min read
Big Announcement!
Last week I went back to the doctor to get the results from some blood tests. I was so excited to finally get some answers and the...
imfightinglikeagirl
Nov 14, 20151 min read
Update on Recovery
Today, I am recovering well from my procedure. Looking back, the worst part was having to lie completely still for three hours after...
imfightinglikeagirl
Nov 13, 20152 min read
EP Procedure
Today I had my electrophysiology surgery at St Thomas. I was a little nervous about the anesthesia since I've had some issues with it...
imfightinglikeagirl
Nov 12, 20151 min read
New Doctor
Today I visited with a rheumatologist. He said that something is definitely going on, we just have to figure out what it is. He thinks he...
imfightinglikeagirl
Oct 31, 20151 min read
EP
I just wanted to share what is going to happen during the EP cath I am having on the 12th. I won't be able to eat or drink after...
imfightinglikeagirl
Oct 30, 20152 min read
Electrophysiologist Appointment
Today I had an appointment with the electrical heart doctor at St. Thomas. This was my first visit with him, and he was great! He was...
imfightinglikeagirl
Sep 22, 20151 min read
Hospital Visit
I'm finally home!!! The 20th I started having a decent amount of chest pain, abdominal pain, and my heart was flying. I tried to just...
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