March 3 2026 Blood Test Update
After my blood draw on March 3, I received some encouraging news. My lab results confirmed that I am no longer iron deficient.
This moment means a lot to me because it represents the end of a long and difficult chapter.
Current Lab Results
Ferritin: 123 ng/mL
Iron: 63 mcg/dL
To understand how meaningful this improvement is, my lowest Ferritin level was recorded on May 17, 2025, when it dropped to only 18 ng/mL.
This battle with iron deficiency really started around September 11, 2024. Since then, it has taken patience, discipline, and persistence to slowly bring my levels back to a healthy range.
Appreciation for My Medical Team
I want to give sincere thanks to Dr. Molly Daughety and her team who helped guide me through this challenge.
Their support, medical expertise, and attention played an important role in helping me reach this milestone.
The Journey Is Not Over
Even though overcoming iron deficiency is a major step forward, the work is far from over.
Right now, I am focusing on another serious issue that has been affecting my life for a very long time—my stomach problems.
For years I have been dealing with symptoms such as:
- Bloating
- Excessive gas
- Urgency to use the bathroom
- Digestive discomfort
These problems have been affecting my daily life for over 20 years.
Using AI as a Research Tool
To better understand what is happening, I have been carefully analyzing many different factors:
- My diet
- My fitness routine
- My medications
- My nervous system responses
- Long-term patterns in my health
I am also using Artificial Intelligence as a tool to help organize information and test possible explanations.
So far, the results are very promising, but I approach this carefully.
AI is a powerful tool, but it is not perfect. It requires discipline, critical thinking, and responsible use.
Discovering a Long-Ignored Trigger
While testing different triggers, I began noticing patterns connected to something that actually started more than 20 years ago.
At the time, I never took it seriously.
Looking back now, that may have been a mistake because this issue has quietly affected my life for decades.
The encouraging news is that my stomach is now showing very strong signs of recovery while I continue testing what I believe is the main trigger.
Fighting on Multiple Fronts
All of this work is happening while I am also battling liver cirrhosis.
That alone requires constant attention, discipline, and careful lifestyle choices.
But progress like this reminds me that every small victory matters.
My Mindset
One thing about me has always been true.
I am a disciplined and motivated individual.
I have always been like that.
I also admit that I am a bit of a perfectionist. If something in my life is not right, I will keep working on it until I fix it.
That’s simply who I am.
The Learning Never Stops
This milestone is important, but it is only one step in a much larger journey.
There are still challenges ahead.
There are still problems to solve.
And I will continue learning, improving, and pushing forward.
The learning never stops.
