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1 Year Test Results Back


carriecraig

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carriecraig Enthusiast

Last week, I had my 1 year follow-up blood test, EGD and biopsy (ok, it's been a year and 3 months). I got the results last night, and the biopsy's were negative (my Dr. also biopsied my stomach), my villi look normal, and the blood test levels were good.

As I was hanging up, the nurse said to me, "be sure to stay on the diet, ok?" I had to chuckle.

So, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I feel just about 100%, and have started to go to the gym and get in shape. I hope you are all taking care of yourself, and I am proof that the gluten-free diet does work.


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CarlaB Enthusiast

Congratulations! That is great news!!

jerseyangel Proficient

That's great, Carrie! The kind of news we love to hear :D

Ursa Major Collaborator

That's great, Carrie, I am happy for you! Keep up the good work.

mouse Enthusiast

That is certainly wonderful news Carrie. Gives hope to so many others. Thanks for sharing.

Rachel--24 Collaborator

Awesome!! Thats gotta make you feel its all been worth it! :D

hez Enthusiast

Wonderful news! Isn't life so great when you feel really good?

Hez


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Canadian Karen Community Regular

I am sooooo happy for you Carrie! I love happy endings!

Hugs.

Karen

AndreaB Contributor

That's great Carrie! Thanks for sharing. It will continue to give people hope....especially when they are going through a rough time. :)

happygirl Collaborator

Carrie,

That is great news....good to know that your body has healed AND that you are feeling better. What a blessing! Congrats, girl!

Laura

jenvan Collaborator

Congrats and keep up the great work :D

elisabet Contributor

That's great, Carrie.thanks for sharing.

rinne Apprentice

That is wonderful news, thank you for sharing, it is great to know that people do heal.

carriecraig Enthusiast

Thanks so much for all of you who responded!

Please feel free to contact me should you need some words of encouragement.

covsooze Enthusiast

Well done Carrie! Especially good to hear you're feeling loads better too :D

marciab Enthusiast

Carrie

Congratulations and oh, be sure to stay on the diet :lol::lol: Great news !!!

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