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So I went to the Mayo Clinic last week.......

Hi guys,

So I know I'm being kind of an AW with this, but for real......I needed to tell you. 
I have stomach problems (see siggy).  It's been forever.  Most of you know this.  Many of you don't (especially newbs since I have been sorta MIA lately).   I finally went to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota last week.  Like, packed a suitcase, brought it to the last day of school got picked up by my cousin and brought directly to the airport.  I wasted no time!

Annnnnnyway, I just wanted to tell you guys that this was an amazing fucking experience and I am so happy that I came.  I would recommend it to anyone.  I saw so many doctors and had so many great experiences.  I left this morning and everything is wrapped up tied neatly with a bow.  I have a treatment plan and everything.  I am going to get better.  It will take a while but it is going to happen.  I don't want to get into it because it is sort of complicated (feel free to pm me if you really want to know about my dignosis) but the bottom line is I AM GOING TO BE OKAY.  AND I can technically start TTC again anytime I want but I think we will probably still wait a while just to see if I get better.  

Much love to you guys; I so promise to be around more this summer!!!  I am going to visit my mom after this but when I get back I will be back to being the old bump hoar I always was.  I really miss you hoars.  
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TTC #1 8/2012~Chronic Pelvic Pain Condition began 10/2012~Told I was crazy by many doctors until a good specialist DXed a labral tear and bone impingement in left hip 4/2013~Surgery on left hip: 5/31/13  SUCCESS!!!  Pain flares to continue indefinitely (but mostly gone).

Resumed TTC 6/2013~Chronic stomach pain and distension: 8/2013~TTA 1/2014 Until Resolved ~7/2014: Trip to the Mayo Clinic--SUCCESS!!  Finally on the road to getting better.

Resumed TTC 7/2014!  Third time's the charm....8/2014 Visited the RE~DX: MFI/low morph~Straight to IVF with ICSI! 9/2014~Transferred 1 perfect beautiful 6AA blast with 10 to freeze!!!~10/8/2014: BFP!!!!  EDD: 6/17/15 STICK LITTLE BEAN!!! IT'S A BOY!!!!! 

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  • That sounds awesome @catmagick‌! I'm not sure what was up with your stomach issues, but it's so amazing to finally have answers and a plan. Good luck!
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  • Glad to hear this! I just may PM you because the nurse in me is curious!!
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  • This is awesome! I was just thinking about you last night and I'm so so happy to see this update. Cheers for having a plan!
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  • I'm so happy for you! Enjoy your visit with your mom! <3

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  • Great news!!

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  • I'm so happy that you had a great team of doctors and have answers and a plan. Answers and a plan are such a great thing (and I really really mean that). I'm really happy that you got the care you needed and that you can start moving onto new things!



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  • AllElseFailsAllElseFails member
    edited July 2014
    Great news, good luck with your treatment plan!
  • I'm new here so #1: "Hi!" #2: I am so happy to hear that you got the answers you were looking for. Chronic pain/illness is so difficult to work through, so having a plan must be SUCH a relief!
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  • I'm so happy for the great news!!! I'm glad you're going to get better cat and that you're feeling good about this!! Yay!!
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  • Wow, so so happy that you got some answers and are on the road to getting better!
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  • Also new here and so glad you have answers and a plan. Looking forward to getting to know you.
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  • That is great! Good luck moving forward with your treatment plan!








     


  • So happy you had such a good experience with caring and an informed team of doctors; it really is so hard to find!! Good luck with the treatment plan and seeing results very soon!

    Is the Mayo Clinic only based out in Minnesota? I would love to hear more about your experience!


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  • Awesome news and I'm excited for you to get back to hoaring again!
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  • Congrats @catmagick‌ !!!!!!!!!!

    That is wonderful news : )
  • Great news!  So glad you had a great appointment.  Good luck moving forward!

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  • kwickskwicks member
    edited July 2014
    I'm so happy your getting answers! And happy that you'll be more active this summer, it feels like its been a while since I've seen you post :-)

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  • From one music teacher to another.... wishing you a speedy road to recovery and hope to see you back here soon!
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  • Congrats!  That's great news.  I'm so glad the Mayo Clinic lived up to its stellar reputation!

    (I might PM to ask for details since I've struggled w/ stomach issues too and I am curious!)
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  • I'm so happy to see this update!  Glad you had a great experience there and yay for having a treatment plan!!  Wishing you all the best moving forward!!
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  • Fellow stomach issue sufferer here... so glad for you! I'd sorta love to hear more too but I'm very glad you have a plan. I don't know much about the Mayo Clinic but they sound great.


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  • I'm so happy for you! That must be an enormous relief! What a great way to start the summer!
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  • I would like to stress once again that I am happy to answer any questions about this.  sounds like a lot of people can relate.  I am more than happy to share!  
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    TTC #1 8/2012~Chronic Pelvic Pain Condition began 10/2012~Told I was crazy by many doctors until a good specialist DXed a labral tear and bone impingement in left hip 4/2013~Surgery on left hip: 5/31/13  SUCCESS!!!  Pain flares to continue indefinitely (but mostly gone).

    Resumed TTC 6/2013~Chronic stomach pain and distension: 8/2013~TTA 1/2014 Until Resolved ~7/2014: Trip to the Mayo Clinic--SUCCESS!!  Finally on the road to getting better.

    Resumed TTC 7/2014!  Third time's the charm....8/2014 Visited the RE~DX: MFI/low morph~Straight to IVF with ICSI! 9/2014~Transferred 1 perfect beautiful 6AA blast with 10 to freeze!!!~10/8/2014: BFP!!!!  EDD: 6/17/15 STICK LITTLE BEAN!!! IT'S A BOY!!!!! 

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  • Awesome news! Good luck with treatment!
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  • Glad you finally have your answers!
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  • I'm so glad @14whitney!  Anything to help!
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    TTC #1 8/2012~Chronic Pelvic Pain Condition began 10/2012~Told I was crazy by many doctors until a good specialist DXed a labral tear and bone impingement in left hip 4/2013~Surgery on left hip: 5/31/13  SUCCESS!!!  Pain flares to continue indefinitely (but mostly gone).

    Resumed TTC 6/2013~Chronic stomach pain and distension: 8/2013~TTA 1/2014 Until Resolved ~7/2014: Trip to the Mayo Clinic--SUCCESS!!  Finally on the road to getting better.

    Resumed TTC 7/2014!  Third time's the charm....8/2014 Visited the RE~DX: MFI/low morph~Straight to IVF with ICSI! 9/2014~Transferred 1 perfect beautiful 6AA blast with 10 to freeze!!!~10/8/2014: BFP!!!!  EDD: 6/17/15 STICK LITTLE BEAN!!! IT'S A BOY!!!!! 

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  • MrsMCBMar2014MrsMCBMar2014 member
    edited July 2014
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    @Catmagick  - YAY for answers.  I already responded to you on FB but I am so happy that you have gotten answers and can start TTGP!!! Love you mucho!!! xoxoxoxo

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