Fistula Fatigue

Fistula Fatigue

People often ask why I don't get more surgery or treatment for my Perianal Fistula. If I'm being honest, it's because I'm tired. I've exhausted most of my options. After 30 surgeries in 3 years, anyone would be tired. I don't want to call this giving up, though. It's more of a recharge. If you struggle with Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease, you'll understand exactly where I'm coming from. Hence the term I like to use: Fistula Fatigue.

Rally with Rob: a Fistula Face-off

Rob Nunnery is used to a back and forth on the pro Pickleball court, but today we discuss our experiences with the APR (abdominoperineal resection): A procedure commonly used in fistulizing Crohn's disease where part of the colon, rectum, and an*s is removed to stop the formation of perianal fistulas. Rob shares his recovery, journey with fistulizing Crohn's disease, and his outlook for the future, both on and off the pickleball court.

EoE? My oh My!

Andrew Gallagher is a cybersecurity specialist, so nothing gets past him, or his throat, since Andrew suffers from EoE. EoE (eosinophilic esophagitis) is an immune-mediated allergic disease where eosinophils (white blood cells) build up in the esophagus and cause issues with swallowing and inflammation. In this episode, we compare Andrew's EoE symptoms with my GERD and esophagitis, sharing our similarities and laughing our way through the pain.

FoXX Talk: Putting "Women" Back in Women's Healthcare

In this episode, I get to interview the amazing Maria Haugen, the founder of FoXX Health and a champion for women's health. Maria and I talk about her health scare, what led her to create FoXX, and how FoXX can help underserved communities. Join us as Maria puts the "women" back in women's healthcare!

IBD vs IBS

IBD vs IBS, the ultimate shitty situation. Today we have our special guest Kevin Oliva, a titan of real estate who not only shows people bathrooms, but spends a lot of time in them himself as someone who suffers from IBS. Kevin shares his journey through diagnosis, dietary adjustments, and awkward moments that he's learned to take in stride. We compare his IBS with my IBD symptoms and learn just how different yet similar we really are.