So, I'm back to 100% dairy free. Next on the list an endoscopy with biopsy and/or a colonoscopy with biopsy. We're hoping for the "or" scenario here, not the all of the above situation. I just warmed back up to the life with feta cheese - one of my all time favorites - and now it's gone again. Reminder: This is all far from easy for a self proclaimed comfort eater-foodie. I suppose it will be all better for me in the long run, a lot more fruits and vegetables and a lot less processed foods!
Now, to the next bit of news. The reason for the extra look at my insides is to check for celiacs disease. Apparently, blood tests are not completely accurate when it comes to testing for Celiacs - although it is the test used most often at first because it is the less invasive of the other options. My first test came up negative - as many of my other tests did as well - so we'll see how the next few go. In the meantime, I do know someone quite well that has had Celiacs her whole life and I look forward to help from her if need be.
On the upside, I just started going to the gym regularly! I am sore, tired and generally slightly more upbeat since the recent jolt of endorphins. I am optimistic that this new healthy habit will contribute to feeling much better.
Time to get ready for the rest of my day...another appointment, some grocery hunting - this of course refers to new items to scout out in the area and just how much of my take-home pay will go to fund my diet restriction life - and then starting a new project with my cookbooks and recipe files. I think it would be a good time to start marking recipes with a 'D' for Dairy Free and a 'G' for Gluten Free/Optional. Might as well make the transition as easy as possible. I already miss yogurt.
But this is life on earth, you just can't have everything.
[Alice]
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