I did it again! Almost 7 years ago I went on my first mission trip to the country of Honduras. The people were so kind and grateful. I came back carrying their gratitude for life and the memories that were made.

Last week I headed back with a group of wonderful people, nurses, doctors and dentist to visit the villages and pour into them.

Dr. Joga Ivatury Podcast Interview Transcription For 2/2/2022

Intro  (0:00)

• This week's guest is Dr. Joga Ivatury.

• “Ask The Doctor”

• He is my Colorectal Surgeon who helped remove cancer from my pelvis and gave me my Ostomy. 

• Chief of Colorectal Surgery at Dell Medical School at University Of Texas Austin

• I am here today because of him! 

Robin’s Ostomy Story - How It Began (1:15)

• Struggled at age 21 and was diagnosed with Ulcer Colitis.

• Food poisoning led to an exploratory surgery where they found Ulcer Colitis while in surgery.

• Struggled for years with different types of medications and bowel resections. And was just constantly sick. 

• In March 2014 a freak accident happened with our off-road ATV. It malfunctioned and pinned me between the ATV and the back of the garage. 

• After the accident, I had numerous bowel reconstruction surgeries, and the first area of my body they took care of after the accident and began my journey to an Ostomy. 

• The bag came 2 in a half hours later after struggling with different conditions. 

• Started my pageant journey after I got my Ostomy. 

AJ Barbosa Intro & Medical History (1:04)

AJ Barbosa is on today’s podcast to share his story.

Crohn's survivor & Dad.

Having Crohn’s led to getting an Ostomy

10 years old, going on 11 when he was diagnosed.