Author Archives: Stephanie

I can’t be sure, but I doubt my energy level would have been able to keep up with our usual Thanksgiving Day plans. I brought a small energy drink along but didn’t need it. I’ll be going to bed earlier since I had to skip a nap, but I got my gradual exercise in. IfContinue reading “Covid19 and Lupus Made This Thanksgiving . . . Relaxing”

Jiggity jig. Monday the 23rd, 2 pm-ishI’m not sure if this is a welcome home party or the chewing out of a lifetime. 11:30 pmMy snoring pug and my rumbling belly are sounding/feeling identical while I try to fall asleep. Too tired to post a video right now. Tuesday the 24th, 1:45 pm

Turns out my glasses work when I wear them. I had four medical professions checking on me at the time when I learned they were construction fencing, a port-a-potty, and large machinery. It was still relaxing to watch the hikers, bikers, and occasional dogs play on the trails. This next part includes my experience ofContinue reading “Post Surgery and My New View”

Last night, this is how my day looked. I managed to work most of my shift before having to chill out. Colon prep is not fun to go through, but I pulled it off. Another cancer survivor in a group I’m part of about how I’d like a picture of my hedgehog mascot and theContinue reading “Pre-Surgery Update”

Ty helps me come up with a new way to describe cancer. Anything to help take away the scariness of it. Lupus Sar Coidosis, you’re going down.If you thought we were kidding about how many times it happens, here’s a start.

I met with some of my team at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Surgery is set for the 20th.  I get to help research why younger people are becoming more likely to have colon cancer.

Doctor Walker gives us the results. It’s a relief to be able to name what’s going on. 

An unfinished colonoscopy starts the diagnosis.