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Dee Cee's interview
How did all start?
April 2012, 10+ years ago
Middle back Pain and stomach indigestion for about 2 weeks.
Went to bed. Around 2am severe pain all through mid torso. Stabbing. Called 911 and don't remember much until 6 weeks later
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
No
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
None
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Time
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Weight
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Supportive
What things have you stopped doing?
Smoke
What do you think about the future?
Grateful there's any
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
All.
What I wanted
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Nothing different
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Very happy and lucky.
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Be close to an emergency room