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In 2015 I was diagnosed with endometriosis, a chronic illness which as of yet has no known cure. Since then, I have been trying to learn more about the condition, as well as connect with fellow patients and create awareness. In 2016, I was invited to join a team of bloggers on the Dutch patient blog Code Geel (“Code Yellow”, referencing the color internationally associated with the disease). I regularly posted blogs there for a year, and translated them here. In 2017 I left the site, but will continue to post blogs here when inspiration strikes.

During March 2020 I will post daily blogs and updates. Please find an overview below.

  1. Dusting off the blog
  2. Surgery date has been set
  3. What is endometriosis?
  4. Bring it, bitch!
  5. Common misconceptions and blatant myths
  6. Hanging up my heels
  7. Grocery shopping before surgery week 
  8. Having fun is tricky with chronic illness
  9. Final prep and packing my bag
  10. Treatment options
  11. Hospital recap
  12. Sleeping Beauty… not so much 
  13. Squeaky clean
  14. Slow and steady
  15. An off day
  16. Venturing outside
  17. Common misdiagnosis: IBS
  18. Some helpful graphics
  19. Fatigue
  20. On my own again
  21. Living with an invisible illness
  22. Carnaval 2020
  23. How endometriosis impacts self-esteem
  24. Comfort is key
  25. Mind over matter
  26. Physical therapy
  27. First week alone post-op
  28. Dealing with underinformed doctors
  29. What is adenomyosis and why didn’t I have a hysterectomy?
  30. First day back at work
  31. Pre- and post-op belly

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