Journey- to- Wellness
Journey- to- Wellness
JULY13,2006
Ihave been putting off writing. This is still kind of hard for me. But I have had 2 strange days and this morning Iwas not doing too well and thought YES it is time to write It is time to clean out and be honest with myself.
Yesterday I had a colonoscopy and the day before was the prep. Because of my digestive problems I have these tests fairly frequently. The prep day is awful All you can have is clear liquids and then you take these pills and then you drink a gallon of this stuff that is wretched and cleans you out but not with out cramping and pain and a lot of accidents. You ae on guard every second for a trip to the bathroom.Well I was pretty cleaned out and worn out completely I went to bed early to get up around 6 for the trip to the hospital.
That morning no anything and if you arent clear than an enema I was clear.
We got tothe hospital and they took me right away That wasa shock.However I laid on my gurney for 1 hour with no meds and feeling really awful. I had huge stomach cramps and my back was killing me. Finally they wheeled me into the procedure room where I waited almost another half hour for the doc and the sleeepytime meds. I was out in a flash. They let me sleep for about half hour afterwards then they start geting you up Iwas so groggy and crampy and gassy. The doc stopped by he said everything was good but they did 2 biopsies. He told me to eat more fiber. He told me to eat more. He is not even my doctor anymore since my med group has been sending me to UCLA. But they wouldnt pay for a colonoscopy at UCLA. So I had to have this jerk who after 7 years realized he couldnt help me and put in the referral to switch me to UCLA
I have to go to therapy I will be back soon
I am back and feeling much better after seeng Dr G. I just told him everything
This mornig was weird I was so wiped out and weak and I felt so stiff and out of shape. I wasnt sure about eating I had only eaten a litle for dinner last night chicken soup and chicken Rob forced me and this morning I wanted that empty flat stomach feeling but Iwas hungry and ate a huge bowl of bran with flax seed and kefir. I know iafter a liquid fast it is best to eat small amounts at a time.
Then I went for a swim That always makes me feel better. good for my muscles and pain and wakes me up.
I have to say that I have been feeling guilty about eating I had too much too fast but I got to get through that.
Dr G helped but I also wish I could have had an adjustment along with that. I stopped at whole foods to pick up some healthy food I got millet bread and the super green stuff I am trying to get into the BED diet very slowly.
Enough of that
LAst weekend Santa Barbara. It was a great trip. Roger my chiropractor gave me this great cushion to sit on My back felt ok the trip up It is about 90 minutes. I love the cushion.
It was beautiful in SB A little cooler than here in VAlencia It was about 80 and breezy. I wore a light jacket most of the time. Our hotel was great right across the street from the beach and a few blocks from the wedding.I was with Rachel and Rob. We went out for a walk on the beach and the marina and had lunch in this cute little place on the water. My pilates instrucotr told me to only drink a little water on Friday so my stomach would look flat in my dress. I wanted to share a sandwich with Rach but she didnt want to so Ihad a turkey sandwich and ate the whole thing It didnt bother me much. We walked around a bit more and looked at the boats then we headed back to the hotel I needed to rest before the wedding and we all needed showers. I took a little nap with the TENS electrodes on my hip and thigh.
Then I got ready I bought this stunning black dress that ws very lowcut and just below the knee. My hair and makeup turned out good. I wore my heels for the ceremony.
We got to the wedding at 5. It was at a hotel across from the beach outside with the most beautiful view. The ceremony was lovely and bride looked so beautiful. She is Rachel's friend and I have know her since she was a little girl. It was such a happy time. After the cerremony we had the cocktail hour I indulged in a few martinis and some champagne. They had grilled veggies which I love so I indulged but not too much. We were upstairs on the balcony and the view was sensational I tok a lot of pictures.
Then we went down for the reception. The dinner was a buffet I knew I was in trouble. I am so scared of those things I eatr myself into oblivion and get so sick.
I did some praaying and breathing and by the time our table went up I could see there were lots of good choices for me and it didnt have to be a disaster. I had sushi and shrimp and ahi tuna. Maybe a few more things I dont remember. Rob went to the car to get my flat shoes so I could be confortable and dance. We danced a bit and then sat down to rest. I though I would have a little more It was so good So I did. But I was not stuffed or full or feel bad. Iwas at a party and I was having a good time. Plus there wss food in me so I couldnt get drunk.
I had a few more glasses of wine and champagne and then we danced the rest of the night The music was awesome. I was wearing a lidocaine patch that was working pretty well till about 9 and then I felt pain but I was having so much fun Ididnt care. I wanted to have a good time and I did.
Rach was absolutley beautiful. She can wear a strapless dress and super high heels like no one can. She was dancing with this really hot guy. He seemed to really like her. Only problem is he is in Santa Monica and she is in Phoenix. Well where therer is a will there is a way. I told the bride Erica to make sure to give him her phone number when she gets back from honeymoon.
We stayed tillthe end and then went back to the hotel and collapsed.
We slept in till almost noon. What a great night
In the morning Iwas starting to feel guilty about all the eating but I worked really hard to push it out of my head That guilt is alwasys there as if I should never eat but as long as I dont act on the behavior I willbe somewhat safe.
The rest ofd the weekend was great. The weather was beautiful we shopped and ate and drank and shopped some more.
This weekend was my last hurrah for shopping as I am going broke with medical bills but I bough 2 gorgeous Coach bags. So did Rachel We are Coach freaks.
wehn we got home i was so exhausted betwen the weekend and the car ride but the cushion is tops. It was 100' when we got home. I slept practically the whole next day
But it was a great weekend I ate like a normal person. The only thing I didnt do was work out except for walking and dancing. So that swim felt really good today after these last 2 days
I am going to close for now I am very tired. Would love to hear from all of you.
My treatments are working I had my second rolfing session on Monday it was so great. and tomorrow I have pilates and an adjustment andf then I will rest for the weekend
Next weekend I leave for NAshville. That will be agreat story
In love & health
JULY13,2006
Ihave been putting off writing. This is still kind of hard for me. But I have had 2 strange days and this morning Iwas not doing too well and thought YES it is time to write It is time to clean out and be honest with myself.
Yesterday I had a colonoscopy and the day before was the prep. Because of my digestive problems I have these tests fairly frequently. The prep day is awful All you can have is clear liquids and then you take these pills and then you drink a gallon of this stuff that is wretched and cleans you out but not with out cramping and pain and a lot of accidents. You ae on guard every second for a trip to the bathroom.Well I was pretty cleaned out and worn out completely I went to bed early to get up around 6 for the trip to the hospital.
That morning no anything and if you arent clear than an enema I was clear.
We got tothe hospital and they took me right away That wasa shock.However I laid on my gurney for 1 hour with no meds and feeling really awful. I had huge stomach cramps and my back was killing me. Finally they wheeled me into the procedure room where I waited almost another half hour for the doc and the sleeepytime meds. I was out in a flash. They let me sleep for about half hour afterwards then they start geting you up Iwas so groggy and crampy and gassy. The doc stopped by he said everything was good but they did 2 biopsies. He told me to eat more fiber. He told me to eat more. He is not even my doctor anymore since my med group has been sending me to UCLA. But they wouldnt pay for a colonoscopy at UCLA. So I had to have this jerk who after 7 years realized he couldnt help me and put in the referral to switch me to UCLA
I have to go to therapy I will be back soon
I am back and feeling much better after seeng Dr G. I just told him everything
This mornig was weird I was so wiped out and weak and I felt so stiff and out of shape. I wasnt sure about eating I had only eaten a litle for dinner last night chicken soup and chicken Rob forced me and this morning I wanted that empty flat stomach feeling but Iwas hungry and ate a huge bowl of bran with flax seed and kefir. I know iafter a liquid fast it is best to eat small amounts at a time.
Then I went for a swim That always makes me feel better. good for my muscles and pain and wakes me up.
I have to say that I have been feeling guilty about eating I had too much too fast but I got to get through that.
Dr G helped but I also wish I could have had an adjustment along with that. I stopped at whole foods to pick up some healthy food I got millet bread and the super green stuff I am trying to get into the BED diet very slowly.
Enough of that
LAst weekend Santa Barbara. It was a great trip. Roger my chiropractor gave me this great cushion to sit on My back felt ok the trip up It is about 90 minutes. I love the cushion.
It was beautiful in SB A little cooler than here in VAlencia It was about 80 and breezy. I wore a light jacket most of the time. Our hotel was great right across the street from the beach and a few blocks from the wedding.I was with Rachel and Rob. We went out for a walk on the beach and the marina and had lunch in this cute little place on the water. My pilates instrucotr told me to only drink a little water on Friday so my stomach would look flat in my dress. I wanted to share a sandwich with Rach but she didnt want to so Ihad a turkey sandwich and ate the whole thing It didnt bother me much. We walked around a bit more and looked at the boats then we headed back to the hotel I needed to rest before the wedding and we all needed showers. I took a little nap with the TENS electrodes on my hip and thigh.
Then I got ready I bought this stunning black dress that ws very lowcut and just below the knee. My hair and makeup turned out good. I wore my heels for the ceremony.
We got to the wedding at 5. It was at a hotel across from the beach outside with the most beautiful view. The ceremony was lovely and bride looked so beautiful. She is Rachel's friend and I have know her since she was a little girl. It was such a happy time. After the cerremony we had the cocktail hour I indulged in a few martinis and some champagne. They had grilled veggies which I love so I indulged but not too much. We were upstairs on the balcony and the view was sensational I tok a lot of pictures.
Then we went down for the reception. The dinner was a buffet I knew I was in trouble. I am so scared of those things I eatr myself into oblivion and get so sick.
I did some praaying and breathing and by the time our table went up I could see there were lots of good choices for me and it didnt have to be a disaster. I had sushi and shrimp and ahi tuna. Maybe a few more things I dont remember. Rob went to the car to get my flat shoes so I could be confortable and dance. We danced a bit and then sat down to rest. I though I would have a little more It was so good So I did. But I was not stuffed or full or feel bad. Iwas at a party and I was having a good time. Plus there wss food in me so I couldnt get drunk.
I had a few more glasses of wine and champagne and then we danced the rest of the night The music was awesome. I was wearing a lidocaine patch that was working pretty well till about 9 and then I felt pain but I was having so much fun Ididnt care. I wanted to have a good time and I did.
Rach was absolutley beautiful. She can wear a strapless dress and super high heels like no one can. She was dancing with this really hot guy. He seemed to really like her. Only problem is he is in Santa Monica and she is in Phoenix. Well where therer is a will there is a way. I told the bride Erica to make sure to give him her phone number when she gets back from honeymoon.
We stayed tillthe end and then went back to the hotel and collapsed.
We slept in till almost noon. What a great night
In the morning Iwas starting to feel guilty about all the eating but I worked really hard to push it out of my head That guilt is alwasys there as if I should never eat but as long as I dont act on the behavior I willbe somewhat safe.
The rest ofd the weekend was great. The weather was beautiful we shopped and ate and drank and shopped some more.
This weekend was my last hurrah for shopping as I am going broke with medical bills but I bough 2 gorgeous Coach bags. So did Rachel We are Coach freaks.
wehn we got home i was so exhausted betwen the weekend and the car ride but the cushion is tops. It was 100' when we got home. I slept practically the whole next day
But it was a great weekend I ate like a normal person. The only thing I didnt do was work out except for walking and dancing. So that swim felt really good today after these last 2 days
I am going to close for now I am very tired. Would love to hear from all of you.
My treatments are working I had my second rolfing session on Monday it was so great. and tomorrow I have pilates and an adjustment andf then I will rest for the weekend
Next weekend I leave for NAshville. That will be agreat story
In love & health
posted by karen at 1:23 PM
3 Comments:
Hi Karen,
I loved reading your story and am so glad you had such a wonderful time at the wedding and were able to really enjoy yourself!
I know what you mean about buffets. They are challenging, because you tend to lose control over how much you've eaten. You did great, though, and I am so proud of you! Yay!!!
Your daughter sounds beautiful! I'm sure she gets that from her mom! ;-)
Sounds like you're doing well slowly integrating more BED foods into your diet. I think it can be very beneficial even without doing it 100% - just by following some of the advice, as well as following our intuition about which foods feel good for our body and which ones don't.
Sending good thoughs your way!
lots of love,
Emily
I just love weddings!!! Glad you had such good time, you deserve it!!!
xoxo
Frida
Hi Karen, you said you wanted to chat with me about the upcoming show. I'll let you know if and when the producers call me. Until I talk to them, there isn't any possibility I would be on. I'll be out of the country between July 19 and August 8th, so unless they call in the next couple days it won't be for a while.
I'll definitely let you know, and we'll talk.
I hope I get to meet all of you. Hang in there dear...
Love,
Miss Blue
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