An honest update
*this blog post focuses mainly on mental health and CPTSD a physical health update will come soon* I haven’t written a blog post in a while. I’ve wanted to, but last year was a year full of healing and challenges. Something that is important to me is using my voice, sharing my story, and spreading…
Vascular Compressions Awareness Month
December is Vascular Compressions awareness month. This is an important month for me. As you know I have MALS which is a vascular compression and am currently recovering from my open abdominal MALS surgery. What most of us don’t realize, is how much power we have by having the internet at our disposal. I have…
An open letter to my GI doctor..
I wanted to reach out and share a few thoughts that have been weighing on me. This is in no way sent with any malice or ill intent. I respect your long years of hard work and dedication to become a doctor. I know there was a reason you continued throughout the incredibly challenging school, boards,…
MALS: Post-Op Appointment
817, what a number. 817 is the number patient I am that Dr.Hsu has helped. A testimony to him as a surgeon. One of the only surgeons in the area to take the chance to help complex patients like myself. To him thats a huge accomplishment. To me it is too. The number 817 “carries…
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Hi, Im Lauren. Im 26 years old and have been diagnosed with 4 rare chronic illnesses. Follow me along my health journey!!
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