The old me is still in here - she hasnt been out for a while but I think she might make a come back before the quarter century mark.
Its all sweet tho - she is pretty cool and just likes to have fun and be happy.
Thursday 26 September 2013
Wednesday 25 September 2013
Intollerances
On Monday 09 September 2013, I was advised that I am officially intolerant to Egg Whites and Dairy. Below is an excerpt from my Maxines Shape Up Challange Blog post from that day:
so...have my cranky pants on and sad face to go with it...saw the nutritionist today to get my results to the $400 blood test i got 3 weeks ago...5 items came up as graded intolerance.
1+ (not so bad, just lay off for a few weeks and should be right to go once or twice a week) - Sheep Milk & Kidney Beans
2+ (stay off for a few months then try again to test tolerance) - goats milk
3+ (stay off for at least 6 months then try again to test tolerance but don't be surprised if this is permanent) - cows milk and EGG WHITES!!!
I am now not allowed to eat egg whites :(
That is my little 'woe is me' moment...
Rewind to the beginning - it all started in June 2013 when I was having bad stomach issues and cramping. The pain lasted about 3 days on and off, so I went to the Doctors and he said to just go home and rest. About 10 days later, I started passing stools with blood in them. Figuring it would go away soon (and not keen to pay to go to the drs again) I left it be...after 3 days of the stomach cramping and blood, I decided it was time to go to the Drs. He gave me a referral to a specialist and pretty much said good luck. I called the specialist on the Monday (as they were closed on the Friday) and their wait list was 3 months!!! I booked the appointment (as it was better than nothing) and spoke to the Drs office again asking for another referral. I was advised to find a Dr I wanted, and call back for the referral. Did so and got booked in for 2 weeks from that date :) 12 August 2013 I was booked in for scopes and alike :/
After the scopes, the Dr advised there was nothing 'medically' wrong with me...so after a few days avoiding the foods she had suggested, I got on to a nutritionist and she suggested taking a blood test to check my intolerances...and queue the above post...
It was hard to begin with getting my mind in the right state but its pretty easy now. Im pretty much 'Vegan' however am able to eat meat...for the time being... Its crossed my mind a few times that maybe, just maybe, i may as well take the plunge to Vegan commitment and not eat meat anymore...but its hard with the challange. Maybe when I get back from Europe I might make that change.
so...have my cranky pants on and sad face to go with it...saw the nutritionist today to get my results to the $400 blood test i got 3 weeks ago...5 items came up as graded intolerance.
1+ (not so bad, just lay off for a few weeks and should be right to go once or twice a week) - Sheep Milk & Kidney Beans
2+ (stay off for a few months then try again to test tolerance) - goats milk
3+ (stay off for at least 6 months then try again to test tolerance but don't be surprised if this is permanent) - cows milk and EGG WHITES!!!
I am now not allowed to eat egg whites :(
That is my little 'woe is me' moment...
Rewind to the beginning - it all started in June 2013 when I was having bad stomach issues and cramping. The pain lasted about 3 days on and off, so I went to the Doctors and he said to just go home and rest. About 10 days later, I started passing stools with blood in them. Figuring it would go away soon (and not keen to pay to go to the drs again) I left it be...after 3 days of the stomach cramping and blood, I decided it was time to go to the Drs. He gave me a referral to a specialist and pretty much said good luck. I called the specialist on the Monday (as they were closed on the Friday) and their wait list was 3 months!!! I booked the appointment (as it was better than nothing) and spoke to the Drs office again asking for another referral. I was advised to find a Dr I wanted, and call back for the referral. Did so and got booked in for 2 weeks from that date :) 12 August 2013 I was booked in for scopes and alike :/
After the scopes, the Dr advised there was nothing 'medically' wrong with me...so after a few days avoiding the foods she had suggested, I got on to a nutritionist and she suggested taking a blood test to check my intolerances...and queue the above post...
It was hard to begin with getting my mind in the right state but its pretty easy now. Im pretty much 'Vegan' however am able to eat meat...for the time being... Its crossed my mind a few times that maybe, just maybe, i may as well take the plunge to Vegan commitment and not eat meat anymore...but its hard with the challange. Maybe when I get back from Europe I might make that change.
Contiki Tour Dec 2013-Jan2014
https://www.contiki.com/people/myfirstcontiki
On Boxing day this year, I shall be boarding a flight to London via Singapore to start my Birthday Present to myself. A 23 day Contiki Tour around Western Europe!! I am extremly excited and nervous all at the same time :)
On Boxing day this year, I shall be boarding a flight to London via Singapore to start my Birthday Present to myself. A 23 day Contiki Tour around Western Europe!! I am extremly excited and nervous all at the same time :)
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