Kira H

I am a wife, a swim-mom to 3 awesome kids, and a teacher. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 1995. I am throwing in the towel against this disease. My surgical consult is on August 15th

Kira’s Update: Surgery No 1 Complete and it was a Good Choice

After 19 years of on and off symptoms, they last 5-6 years being progressively worse, they are gone! I had my first surgery 3 weeks ago today! I have to say it is very strange not to poop! Some more about Kira: As a mom, wife, sister, and teacher, I can not wait to be ME again! I don’t think we, UCers, realize how much… Read More »Kira’s Update: Surgery No 1 Complete and it was a Good Choice

I am Done! (with ulcerative colitis:)

July 18, 2014July 18, 2014
Kira H
Surgery - Before
16 Comments

I am so tired of this disease and all that comes with it. I want to go back to work – I am going back to work next year. I cannot be running to the bathroom in the middle of a lesson and leaving 30 kids in a class room. So I am going to do it.

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