CF Happens

Today’s clinic appointment was a good check up!! My lung function was (FEV1) 33%. At my last CF clinic appointment in November, they were (FEV1) 30%. I am holding steady in that respect, so I’ll take it. My lungs sounded good as well.

We really only had one thing on the docket to talk about. I am pancreatic insufficient due to CF. When you are pancreatic insufficient, your pancreas doesn’t produce all of the digestive enzymes it needs to digest the food you eat so you can actually get the nutrients from the food. Without getting too descriptive…if I don’t take any digestive enzymes when I eat, the food goes straight through my system, it doesn’t “pass go or collect $200” (Monopoly reference haha). Which means, I get NOTHING from it, no nutrients. I end up with a bad upset stomach and on the toilet shortly after eating. No fun all around.

Ok…now that I set up that lovely image…the manufacturer of the enzymes I have taken for a very long time (Creon) changed. Unfortunately, with the change in manufacturers, they stopped working for me. I have tried a few different options with no luck so far, We are onto yet another brand, Pertzye, for me to try. The pharmacy has to order it because it is not a regular med they keep in stock. I’m hoping this one does the trick because I am very tired of my gut being all jacked up. It’s been months of this. I’m 100% not a fan of this “crap.” Pun accidentally intended. haha

I believe that covers everything from today.

Until next time…