As of this writing my only celebration is my continued journey on reclaiming my health.
GamerDude and I had our follow up appointment today with our GP. This is the summary.
- We have to go in on May 21 for repeat blood-work and then a week later to review results.
- GamerDude has until our next appointment to get his cholesterol and blood sugar down or he is joining me on the medication bandwagon.
- My blood pressure remains high, although taking a few deep breaths allows him to get a reading in the safe range.
- My hormonal blood work shows that I am still not in menopause despite the removal of my ovaries 5 years ago – proving the presence of an ovarian remnant – and explaining why my pain is creeping back up to pre-hysterectomy levels.
- The scale moved a couple of pounds in the right direction since we were last there 6 weeks ago.
- My Prozac dose was increased.
- I have a script for some kind of steroidal medication to deal with some scalp eczema I’ve been self-treating unsuccessfully for the last year and a half.
- Our dietary changes were all approved with the exception of flax seed.
My goal is to try and lose 15 pounds before we go back, stick to all of my healthy eating changes, and maybe even get in to see my gynecologist.
On the way home I ran in to the health food store and bought more fat free yogurt (I am starting to live on the stuff) and picked up an unflavored and unsweetened soy-based protein powder to use with our shakes. Not only will this trim a bit more cholesterol from our diets, but it will trim a bit more sugar from GamerDude’s as well.
Other than that, its just another day in Mama Kelly Land. I am keeping my fingers occupied with my super secret side project (to be revealed, hopefully, on June 1) and my brain busy trying to convince myself that my health is worth the extra money at the grocery store, the extra effort, and the loss of potato chips and bacon-horseradish dip.
I plan on spending the rest of the weekend doing my usual cooking, some additional cleaning and de-cluttering, watching TV with my girls, and probably drop the car off for repairs.
Happy Ostara one and all!! May the budding earth and returning warmth brighten your hearts and lighten your spirits. May you each be truly blessed.
Mama Kelly




























