Thank you so much for baring with me, folks.
Here's the Skinny:
My health was uncertain upon my return from Guatemala. I had almost unbearable acid reflux and was still not sure as to what exactly was going on with my lower GI tract.
After visiting an American GI specialist, the big picture of my health became much clearer.
I had both an Endoscopy and Colonoscopy.
During the endoscopy, the doc found that the lining of my stomach was quite damaged. This explained the intense reflux. He explained that this condition would be self limiting and something I would have to simply placate until the inflammation and irritation subsided.
The colonoscopy revealed that I did have a large mass that needed to be removed . Under the microscope this mass turned out to be a Tubulovilus adenoma. TVAs are thought to have a higher risk of malignant transformation than any other adenoma of the lower GI tract. That being said, this one had not converted. Had I of given it some more years to grow and convert, I honestly don't know what could have happened.
All the bleeding has stopped. All the ulcers have healed without significant scaring. I no longer need any type of medicine to control the bleeding and my blood counts are normal. The acid reflux has subsided and it seems that my stomach lining is slowly getting back to normal. I still watch what I eat and do what I can to stay in optimal health.
The Lord has provided for my every need. The donations that I received prior to and during my hospitalization and procedures paid for almost all the bills that I had incurred. Couples, friends, my church, former co-workers, all saw a need and supported me in a way that totally blew my mind. The body of Christ really is alive and working. It's easy to get disheartened in this day and age, but real Christians are out there. They really are showing God's love through their generosity, and I am humbled to be a part of their lives.
Thus ends my health update.
The colonoscopy revealed that I did have a large mass that needed to be removed . Under the microscope this mass turned out to be a Tubulovilus adenoma. TVAs are thought to have a higher risk of malignant transformation than any other adenoma of the lower GI tract. That being said, this one had not converted. Had I of given it some more years to grow and convert, I honestly don't know what could have happened.
All the bleeding has stopped. All the ulcers have healed without significant scaring. I no longer need any type of medicine to control the bleeding and my blood counts are normal. The acid reflux has subsided and it seems that my stomach lining is slowly getting back to normal. I still watch what I eat and do what I can to stay in optimal health.
The Lord has provided for my every need. The donations that I received prior to and during my hospitalization and procedures paid for almost all the bills that I had incurred. Couples, friends, my church, former co-workers, all saw a need and supported me in a way that totally blew my mind. The body of Christ really is alive and working. It's easy to get disheartened in this day and age, but real Christians are out there. They really are showing God's love through their generosity, and I am humbled to be a part of their lives.
Thus ends my health update.
Can I just say the picture is a bit disturbing, with the blood and all....just saying.
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