The Derek Janiak Hepatobiliary Forum
The liver is the largest internal organ in humans and the only one that will grow back if part of it is removed. It is responsible for over 500 different functions in collaboration with other organs. Pfft. Overachiever.
This is an outrageously long post, and I'm sorry about that, but I had a lot to share and this blog is as much for me as it is for all of you. So snuggle up with a warm beverage and I'll tell you the tale of my hernia repair. Long time readers of the …
First things first: Happy Birthday Mom! Today is my lovely mother's birthday and it seems only fitting to mention that there would not be any "What We're Eating" posts without her. I grew up with a mother that always made the kitchen smell so good and always let her children stir, chop, and create right …
I am aware of at least anecdotal evidence that women tend to go through a process just prior to the birth of their babies called nesting. Getting the nursery ready is the obvious example. I would argue that men likely go through the process to some extent, but again, anecdotally. We've obviously borrowed the term …
After Derek's glowing diagnoses on Monday he was super excited to eat! While he was certainly on the road to recovery after the C. Diff incident, he was still pretty wary of eating anything but rice cakes and peanut butter. Who could blame him? I had a few things in the fridge, so I did …
Derek hasn't been feeling that great the past few days. While it may have something to do with the condition of his liver, it is more likely that his ulcerative colitis is acting up a little. He hasn't had a significant flare in almost 5 years, though he has had some minor setbacks since the …
The Derek Janiak Hepatobiliary Forum 