Some Random Thoughts:

Some random thoughts while I prep for my Colonoscopy!!!!
I hate colonoscopys
I hate Crohns
When people find out I have Crohns they usually say “Well you look Great”
I wonder if healthy people ever get told “Well you look horrible”???
Making Jello
JELLO…JELLO…JELLO…JELLO…JELLO…JELLO…JELLO…JELLO…
Crohns makes a Friday crappy!!! & Sat. & Sun. & Mon. & Tues. & Wed. & Thurs
Orange Jello
How can a somewhat good day go so bad so fast??? Crohns thats how!!!
A Clear Liquid Diet:
Clear liquids consist of water, apple juice, black tea, black coffee, gingerale, bouillon, broth, gelatin (i.e. Jell-O – not red), and Popsicles (not red). No solids or dairy products. Anything not appearing on this list is not allowable and, if taken, may lead to the cancellation of your procedure
How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you're on.
Drinking Tea
When you have crohns a surprise is not always a good thing…just saying
Just the thought of drinking this toxic waste cleans me out!!!
Drinking it…………….
Nausea, burping, pooping, Nausea, burping, pooping, Nausea, burping, pooping,
Nothing says "you're a loser" more than owning a motivational poster about being a winner.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh be right back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lemon Italian Ice
If a pretty poster & a cute saying are all it takes to motivate you, you probably have a very easy job.The kind robots will be doing soon
Chicken Broth
There are No Stupid Questions. But there a LOT of Inquisitive Idiots
Sponge Bob is on
So if I laugh my ass off will my Crohns go away???
Laughter is the best medicine
Thank you God for laughter
More Jello
More Broth
More Italian Ice
Dear Crohns: Don't be mine
Dear Crohns, You are such a pain in the A@#
Ahhhh chai tea always makes me feel a little better :)
Dear Crohns Disease: Why do you hate my guts???
All that I’m after is a life full of laughter As long as I’m laughing with you
I Hate Needles
Isn’t this day over yet??? 6:30 pm argggggggggggggggg
I’M HUNGRY FOR SOLID FOOD
Did I mention that I hate Crohns????

Love, laugh, and always know where the nearest bathroom is

Is it Crohns or is it Love?

The other day I wasn’t feeling so great and I started thinking about my symptoms, can’t eat, can’t sleep….and it hit me, the symptoms of Crohns disease are very similar to the symptoms of falling in love! So I did a little research (gotta love the internet) and here are the most common symptoms of being in love:

weak at the knees, trouble carrying out everyday tasks accurately, talk incessantly about…., restless, trembling of hands and feet, forgetfulness, insomnia, nervousness, change in appetite, tearfulness, dizziness, you know that you're in the middle of something that will change your life forever, you change your underwear more often, difficulty focusing, spend all day in bed, painful postponement of flatulent outbursts, upset stomach, cold sweats, anxious, awkward, fearful, turn pale, flush, stammer, sweat, breathe faster, suddenly no extra money, you can hardly think of anything else.

So I hope if you have any of the above symptoms it is because you are in love and not because you have Crohns disease. Hey maybe its not Crohns….maybe I’m just in love with my toilet???

Love, laugh, and always know where the nearest bathroom is

An Update and a Special Request

I am happy to report that this week I am feeling a little better. Still exhausted but the joint pain is not as bad, I have less nausea, and I think I went an entire day without a headache. I am hoping the next three days will continue to be good ones because, are you sitting down, on Sunday I have to prep for my colonoscopy!!! Blahhhhhhh!!! So think of me in my corner sipping my clear liquids and toxic waste but try not to picture me running to the bathroom.

I am also happy to report that I (with the help of my wonderful husband) made my first loaf of gluten free cinnamon raisin bread last weekend and it is very good. I am so happy to have some bread in my life again and I am looking forward to finding/making other wonderful gluten free foods.

Now I would like to ask a favor. If you happen to have an extra $5.00 or are looking for a wonderful cause to support please consider making a donation to a fellow crohnie who is participating in the Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis walk this summer. You can donate online at:

http://online.ccfa.org/site/TR/Walk/Chapter-SouthwestOhio?px=1957383&pg=personal&fr_id=1797

More than 1.4 million patients across the country suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Beyond raising money for research, Take Steps brings together the community in a fun and energetic atmosphere. Participants are encouraged to make noise and be heard—raising awareness of these little known diseases.
If you are able to please consider supporting their efforts by making a tax deductible contribution.

Your support of even $5.00, will help fund important research and raise awareness of diseases that affect millions of people.

Another way you can help spread awareness:

If you have a twitter account on 3/14 please use #Crohns at the end of all your tweets in hopes of a trending topic to spread awareness.

Thank you so much

Love, laugh, and always know where the nearest bathroom is