Finally I am back!

Unfortunately after the death of my friend, I began having serious health problems myself. Suddenly, I couldn't keep anything down. I was vomiting everything I ate, even apple juice! For days I ate nothing, and vomited anyway. I chalked it up to stress.

After 15 weeks, in bed I realized it was more serious and went to the doctor. I have a preliminary diagnosis of Narcotic Stomach Syndrom, not to be confused with Narcotic Bowel Syndrome. I am scheduled for a CAT Scan in a few weeks, then possibly an upper GI after that.

The strange thing is that this is caused by being on so many narcotics that the bowels and stomach stop working properly. At the time the symptoms began, I was on my LOWEST narcotic use in years! However, as my husband pointed out, the damage may well have been done by then. The doctor has me on three new stomach medications and so far that seems to be working well. I have been eating basically whatever my stomach keeps down, mashed potatoes , crackers with tea, etc. As time goes on, I have been able to eat more varied foods.

If all goes well, I will be starting up my Raw regiment again in early August , as soon as I get paid.

 On a good note, I am riding again. I went out around the block only once,  but starting from scratch after so many weeks of doing nothing it felt good.

Dear readers,

I'm still alive. I am sorry for the large gap in my blog. I had a dear friend die and I'm not taking it well. My back has also decided to go into spasm, so I've been bed ridden. I'm doing better now and will resume posting in the next few days.

Thank you for your understanding,

Virginia

Sunday:

Great day! I went out riding first thing in the morning. Wow, what a difference! So much cooler! Did 4 1/2 miles in 43 mins. Felt  much better, no pain.

Breakfast was Orange, Banana, Strawberry Smoothie:

Lunch was a big salad: spinach, sprouts, tomato, beet, carrot, and avocado with a tahini based dressing:

Not very hungry, so dinner was half a very ripe, very delicious pineapple:

Exercise was 43 mins on my hand cycle. Go me!

Saturday:

First day of Renaissance Faire build! I love build time, a chance to visit with friends before we're overrun with tourists. Plus it's fun to watch Faire go up piece by piece, laughing, drinking, having fun.

I made a HUGE melon salad to last me the day, plus a sesame seed milk for protein:

Yummy huh? No pic of the milk as it went into a travel cup.

All my friends at Faire were surprised! I kept hearing "Have you lost weight?" And "You look great!" I was able to get on my forearm crutches and help with the build, which totally shocked the booth owners. By the time Faire starts in April I should be another 10 pounds down. Can't wait! No exercise except what I did at Faire, so I must go out tomorrow.

Friday:

It's hot as well!  Breakfast was yummy, an OJ and Durian Smoothie:

After yesterday, I wanted to have a light lunch. Plus it was hot, so I wasn't that hungry. So lunch was Watermelon Juice:

Dinner was a green lemonade with bok choy as the green. My fav so far:

No exercise, spent the night with my hubby. Sigh, first day off, only one more for the week.

Thursday:

Breakfast was a green smoothie with kale as the green:

No lunch, still full from breakfast. Dinner was cashew milk. Mmmm.

I did 30 mins on my hand cycle! Ugh, it felt like I was starting all over again. My arms and back were super sore and I didn't even make 3 miles. But at least I went out.

Wednesday:

Breakfast was cantaloupe mylk. Soooooo good! It's so easy to make, just cut it in wedges, cut off the rind, and put it in the blender. Pour over ice and voila!

Lunch/Dinner was Ambrosia. I can never get enough of this stuff!

Still no exercise, and I'm sick of it! I always have an excuse in my brain: I have to make breakfast, I have to wait for it to digest. I'm tired. It's time for lunch. My husband got home and I want to spend time with him. It's time for dinner. My back hurts. It's too hot. It's raining. Bla bla bla.

I've stopped losing weight and actually put ON two pounds!

I'm done with excuses! I haven't cheated, despite all the candy in the house because I blogged about it, and asked everyone to make sure not to enable me. Well, I'm doing it again. I'm asking you, my readers, to hold me accountable. Same with my hubby and friends. I will do 30 mins of exercise 5 days a week. If it's raining, I'll do my WII and or weights. If I'm hurting, I'll take some meds. I am getting back on track! I'm also going back on the Raw Rumpus Diet. I lost 10 lbs last time, so this should get me going again. Hold me to it readers!