"I considered giving up my dream of solving meaningful problems in tech at scale, taking a career break to focus on my health, and leaving the US to go back to my home country of India. Ultimately, I stayed in the US and continued with my career while making huge changes to my lifestyle and work routine. I'm proud of what I've achieved in tech in spite of my adversities, and along the way, I've found my voice and a new vision of success."
"I was on a trip with my partner just before Thanksgiving when I had rectal bleeding and felt weak, but I didn't think it was anything more serious than hemorrhoids or food poisoning. My symptoms kept getting worse, even after I consulted doctors and took medication. I was going to the restroom 15 to 20 times a day, and I lost a lot of weight."
Pronnoy Goswami, 31, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2022 while working as a software engineer. Symptoms began in 2021 with rectal bleeding, weakness, frequent restroom visits, and significant weight loss. Severe stomach cramps eventually prevented driving and led doctors to refer him to a gastroenterologist; a colonoscopy confirmed ulcerative colitis. He considered leaving his tech career, taking a break for health, or returning to India, but instead remained in the US and adjusted his lifestyle and work routine. He continued his career at a large enterprise software company, made major lifestyle changes, and redefined his vision of success.
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