Hi, my name is Wyatt.
Last november I suffered a broken leg during a high school football game. I was hospitalized and soon developed a rare syndrome called compartment syndrome. I underwent 11 surgeries in 39 days and had my life drastically changed in the blink of an eye. One thing I will never forget about is my digestive struggles during my hospital stay. I experienced constant diarrhea, iron deficiency, and abdominal pain and cramping. I never was a big eater, but the hospital destroyed my appetite and whenever I did eat I experienced terrible bowel movements. I am now a junior in high school and still recovering from my injury, my time in the hospital drove me to take an Anatomy class this year. At the beginning of the year each student is diagnosed with a chronic condition, and I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I know a couple people who have been diagnosed with Crohn's and they have been very open with me about their condition and the disease. I was hoping to learn more about the disease from others who have it and gain an understanding of the mental and physical burden it entails. I documented my struggles in the hospital not to try to compare my condition to Crohn's because there is obviously no comparison, but I wanted to share my story to show that I do understand how tough an injury or disease can be on a person and the many complications that come with both. If anyone is comfortable sharing about their condition or their knowledge of the disease, I would love to hear your story and your knowledge of the disease. If not I completely understand. Thank you.
Last november I suffered a broken leg during a high school football game. I was hospitalized and soon developed a rare syndrome called compartment syndrome. I underwent 11 surgeries in 39 days and had my life drastically changed in the blink of an eye. One thing I will never forget about is my digestive struggles during my hospital stay. I experienced constant diarrhea, iron deficiency, and abdominal pain and cramping. I never was a big eater, but the hospital destroyed my appetite and whenever I did eat I experienced terrible bowel movements. I am now a junior in high school and still recovering from my injury, my time in the hospital drove me to take an Anatomy class this year. At the beginning of the year each student is diagnosed with a chronic condition, and I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I know a couple people who have been diagnosed with Crohn's and they have been very open with me about their condition and the disease. I was hoping to learn more about the disease from others who have it and gain an understanding of the mental and physical burden it entails. I documented my struggles in the hospital not to try to compare my condition to Crohn's because there is obviously no comparison, but I wanted to share my story to show that I do understand how tough an injury or disease can be on a person and the many complications that come with both. If anyone is comfortable sharing about their condition or their knowledge of the disease, I would love to hear your story and your knowledge of the disease. If not I completely understand. Thank you.