I am so sorry you had to endure the wait for the scope with that false positive in mind, but so relieved to hear that all was clear. I hope you find some relief from the IBS-type symptoms you are experiencing!
Thanks so much, Janine. Playing with my diet is helping. It was nearly a week post-scope before my gut settled...I hadn't anticipated that restarting my digestive system would be so painful. I appreciate your concern and comment. Thank you.
Thanks, Leslie! The first few versions of this article were a messy maze and very long stream of emotions. It felt right to pivot towards a call to action. Thanks for reading and commenting. I hope this encourages others to seek medical tests and clarity.
Thanks, Sarah. Absolutely. It's getting harder as we get older, especially in this in-between perimenopausal state. I'm relieved that I could invest in the 2 hour assessment. I hope you're having a good summer. I liked you FAIL acronym for learning. xo
Thanks, Kerri. yeeeaaahhhh I was trying to suspend fear and was investigating all sorts of support leads. I didn't sit and dwell...I don't think any caregiver lets themselves do that. pivot pivot pivot! ;-)
I am so sorry you had to endure the wait for the scope with that false positive in mind, but so relieved to hear that all was clear. I hope you find some relief from the IBS-type symptoms you are experiencing!
Thanks so much, Janine. Playing with my diet is helping. It was nearly a week post-scope before my gut settled...I hadn't anticipated that restarting my digestive system would be so painful. I appreciate your concern and comment. Thank you.
I appreciate the actionable tips here. And the honest account of your stress inducing journey.
Thanks, Leslie! The first few versions of this article were a messy maze and very long stream of emotions. It felt right to pivot towards a call to action. Thanks for reading and commenting. I hope this encourages others to seek medical tests and clarity.
So glad to hear all is well, Victoria! Or at least well-ish. It's so important to listen to your body and take action when needed. Hugs to you. ♥️
Thanks, Sarah. Absolutely. It's getting harder as we get older, especially in this in-between perimenopausal state. I'm relieved that I could invest in the 2 hour assessment. I hope you're having a good summer. I liked you FAIL acronym for learning. xo
All the more important that you're taking care of yourself at this time of life. It's like fruit-basket-upset in our own bodies.
The FAIL acronym emerged, I believe, from the growth mindset (vs. fixed mindset) concept made popular by Carol Dweck.
Thank goodness you got the all clear! I know how scary that must have been.
Thanks, Kerri. yeeeaaahhhh I was trying to suspend fear and was investigating all sorts of support leads. I didn't sit and dwell...I don't think any caregiver lets themselves do that. pivot pivot pivot! ;-)
I hope you're okay and managing. Hugs!
Congratulations on your "all clear!" Precisely the news we all want to get.
Thanks, Anthony! I was SO surprised to see all healthy tissue with good blood supply. Sometimes, seeing everything on the screen is helpful! ;-)