Being a zombie can be quite a challenge. There are so many different aspects to it that nobody even realizes. One has a constant craving for flesh that can never be satiated. Your flesh is slowly decaying. Everybody runs away from you. And the list goes on. It's a chronic condition that can never be cured.
I feel bad for zombies, but don't think for one second that I won't shoot one in the face if it's coming at me! You see, I have Ulcerative Colitis. It is a chronic, aka incurable, disease. The only known cure for it is the removal of part or all of the colon, which isn't that great of a cure. It is manageable through different forms of medication. However, there are aspects that one just cannot control. Even if one is on medication, they may still suffer from a flare up. Flare ups are horrible. It includes symptoms such as diarrhea, uncontrollable bowel movements (yes, this causes you to poop your pants), and severe abdominal pain. If you would like to know more, you can google it.
At the beginning of the year, I began suffering from a horrible flare up when I ran out of my meds and could not get it refilled due to weather conditions. Side note: I HATE SNOW!!! Last year I started going to a new gastroenterologist (the one I had before was a complete joke). When I went back this time he said that if I didn't do what he tells me to, then he will not be my doctor. I love him. It seems to be getting better with the new medication he is giving me, but I'm still unsure. I really hope it gets me at 100%. I don't want to have to go through infusion therapy or have to give myself shots. I don't get along well with needles.
Also, I'm overweight. I started out at 213 pounds. I've lost about 50 pounds so far. There is a little counter at the bottom of the page that tracks my weight loss. I've got about 20 to 30 pounds left to go. Right now, I'm just working at getting a flat stomach. There is no secret to weight loss. I started this journey in June 2010 after I was diagnosed with UC. It's a bunch of hard work. So far, I've done it through diet. Now I'm working on getting the exercising down. More on that later.
Well, this has been a long enough introductory post. You can follow me on Twitter and/or Pinterest (both links to the left). I plan on posting anything and everything that I find helpful in my daily life. Whether it involves UC, weight loss, or things that just bring joy to my life. I try to stay positive. Living with a chronic disease isn't the end of the world. And if you have one, just know that you are NOT alone.
Much love,
-Hanna Mae
