something that is kind of exciting (for me, at least) that i forgot to mention - somewhat on the colitis front, i am getting an iron infusion in a few weeks.

my colitis symptoms are (by and large) getting better - i’m still not normal, by any stretch of the imagination, but compared with nine months ago, i’m waaaay better - but i have still been dealing with blood loss (and have been terrible at taking my iron tablets). last blood test they had dipped down enough for my gastrodoc to suggest an infusion as the best course of action. as far as i understand it, i go in to the hospital for a few hours and sit on a drip that will pump me CRAZY FULL of the stuff, to get my levels to normal!person range for several months. i have not had normal!person iron levels for a couple of years now, so i am going to feel SO EXCELLENT AND ENERGISED. at least, that’s the plan.

it’ll be great! i never thought i’d be excited about being on a drip, but hey presto, i’m a different lady to the blood-test-fearing one i was a couple of years ago. if it’s going to make me feel better/help me get better they can prick away.