So I've been doing a lot of research lately on my last week of vacation. Some of you may be thinking, why is she posting so much stuff?! And usually all related to cooking, baking, making my own things, etc.
Well, if I haven't shared much of the medical journey recently...
Mainly, that the Doc was seriously concerned about my health. And that if things were continuing the way they were, I wasn't looking at a very long life at all. But most concerned for the Doc, as well as Eric and I, was the fact that no one has been able to figure out the mass reactions I have to things...from allergy tests to blood tests, it has seemed that my body is thrown off kilter and literally sick. From the migraines, to the rapid weight gain (it is documented that within one month, I gained 25 pounds, WITH proper diet and exercise, by the way). Also, extreme swelling of my limbs, joints, sudden severe and intense back pains. Constant vertigo, dizziness, nausea within 30 minutes of eating. And the worst of it all...a blood sugar that even the doctors were...well...shocked...especially given the family history of diabetes and other things. (The Doc pulled a med student or two in because of the unusualness of what was going on.)
With all of that being said, the Doc couldn't figure out why. And every medication thrown at me, just made me, well, sicker.
So, after a lot of prayer with Eric, and a lot of quiet time, we decided one thing: that we would listen to Him for my eating habits, diet, etc. And that the research would begin. The one thing we both knew: neither one of us wanted me to die much earlier than anticipated, which, given the prognosis, would have been within 5 years. (Imagine our shell-shock when we got this news...) My amazing husband decided that whatever I cooked and ate, or didn't eat, he would follow.
And he's been true to his word. And we are seeing the results. (His pants are getting smaller and smaller each month! As for me, we have been able to, FINALLY, stop the weight gain. It's been a bit more stable, though still off by far on what I need to be for a more healthier me.)
It's also why I am so passionate about beginning to grow, and make, my own things. Because I know what's in them. After fasting for a period of time from certain foods, and then reintroducing them (sometimes by sheer accident), we finally began to figure out what exactly is triggering the majority of symptoms in my body. And it all stems on the foods I've been eating.
Which started the research and documentary journey I've been on. I have another doctor's appointment to be scheduled this coming week...and we have no idea what the doc is going to say...it's another blood lab work, so...I'm hoping that it's going to show a difference, especially since I tossed the medication away over a month ago because it was causing my blood pressure to go up to 170/99. Yes, you read that right. All within 2 WEEKS.
So, if you start seeing a lot of research being posted on my FB feed, organic recipes, DIY things, you know why now. Eric and I are refusing to give up, and are continuing to battle this thing. I've slowly become passionate about what I've put in my body, and am learning to be just a little more aware of things.
No, Eric and I haven't given up some stuff. We still have the occasional bout of going out to eat, or my "cravings", but I'm slowly learning that in order to feel good, and to beat what's going on inside my body...it's going to take some pretty drastic measures.
So, let the search for farm fresh produce begin. And a good juicer... :)
Well, if I haven't shared much of the medical journey recently...
Mainly, that the Doc was seriously concerned about my health. And that if things were continuing the way they were, I wasn't looking at a very long life at all. But most concerned for the Doc, as well as Eric and I, was the fact that no one has been able to figure out the mass reactions I have to things...from allergy tests to blood tests, it has seemed that my body is thrown off kilter and literally sick. From the migraines, to the rapid weight gain (it is documented that within one month, I gained 25 pounds, WITH proper diet and exercise, by the way). Also, extreme swelling of my limbs, joints, sudden severe and intense back pains. Constant vertigo, dizziness, nausea within 30 minutes of eating. And the worst of it all...a blood sugar that even the doctors were...well...shocked...especially given the family history of diabetes and other things. (The Doc pulled a med student or two in because of the unusualness of what was going on.)
With all of that being said, the Doc couldn't figure out why. And every medication thrown at me, just made me, well, sicker.
So, after a lot of prayer with Eric, and a lot of quiet time, we decided one thing: that we would listen to Him for my eating habits, diet, etc. And that the research would begin. The one thing we both knew: neither one of us wanted me to die much earlier than anticipated, which, given the prognosis, would have been within 5 years. (Imagine our shell-shock when we got this news...) My amazing husband decided that whatever I cooked and ate, or didn't eat, he would follow.
And he's been true to his word. And we are seeing the results. (His pants are getting smaller and smaller each month! As for me, we have been able to, FINALLY, stop the weight gain. It's been a bit more stable, though still off by far on what I need to be for a more healthier me.)
It's also why I am so passionate about beginning to grow, and make, my own things. Because I know what's in them. After fasting for a period of time from certain foods, and then reintroducing them (sometimes by sheer accident), we finally began to figure out what exactly is triggering the majority of symptoms in my body. And it all stems on the foods I've been eating.
Which started the research and documentary journey I've been on. I have another doctor's appointment to be scheduled this coming week...and we have no idea what the doc is going to say...it's another blood lab work, so...I'm hoping that it's going to show a difference, especially since I tossed the medication away over a month ago because it was causing my blood pressure to go up to 170/99. Yes, you read that right. All within 2 WEEKS.
So, if you start seeing a lot of research being posted on my FB feed, organic recipes, DIY things, you know why now. Eric and I are refusing to give up, and are continuing to battle this thing. I've slowly become passionate about what I've put in my body, and am learning to be just a little more aware of things.
No, Eric and I haven't given up some stuff. We still have the occasional bout of going out to eat, or my "cravings", but I'm slowly learning that in order to feel good, and to beat what's going on inside my body...it's going to take some pretty drastic measures.
So, let the search for farm fresh produce begin. And a good juicer... :)
