Behind Diagnoses: Patients - E1: Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) ft Jenny Jones

On this episode of "Behind Diagnoses: Patients", a Peer Med Podcast special series we hear from Jenny Jones. She was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyps (FAP), a hereditary rare disease that causes the development of hundreds to thousands of colon polyps and Short Bowel Syndrome (BSS). She experienced many complications and near death experiences resulting in more surgeries and was left with an ileostomy for 6 years. After a routine scope and consultation with another surgeon, it was decided a straight pull-thru may be an option. At age 15, she had the straight pull-thru surgery and experienced life threatening complications from adhesions that resulted in another surgery for adhesions removal. Her health slowly stabilized over the next 5 years. She was able to graduate with a Masters degree in Social Work, and has maintained full time employment in dialysis, and is enjoying life as well as discovering new challenges for herself everyday. Be sure to  subscribe to the Peer Med Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or  wherever you get your podcasts! Follow the Peer Med Podcast on Instagram  @peermedpodcast for more patient stories, disease and inspiring eye-opening content! Follow Jenny on Instagram: @lifesapolyp and visit her website: www.lifesapolyp.com