After my experience in the hospital Romania, (see http://papergirlsstudio.blogspot.com/2010/11/in-my-dirty-hospital-johnny.html ) I felt I needed to inform the Peace Corps about my new health condition. Although an ulcer is perfectly curable today, they need me to be symptom-free for 6 months. Since my attack occurred October 30th, it will be only 5 months from the time I leave for Ukraine. At first, I thought I wouldn't say anything, but on reflection, if something happens while I am in full volunteer mode I could be sent home for lack of disclosure. I can't think of anything more humiliating than being asked to leave a volunteer job.
SO, I sent all my information to the "Powers that Be" and will now wait to see what they say. The woman I spoke to thought maybe it was still possible for me to leave in March, but had to run it by the medical staff to be sure. I will have to be re-tested for it, but that's a small matter. She said the worst that could happen would be that I would have to wait until the next group ships out to Ukraine, which I believe is in September.
It's all good, either way.
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