Tell You What!

Good Monday Evening, December 17, 2018 @ 17:53:29. I have been recuperating from a serious stomach ailment for the past two + weeks. It was a monumental experience. I seem to finally be more able today.

Tell You What! is my theme tonight. Recovery is truly a process. I am willing to take it all of the way folks. I’m not giving up. I won’t let it get to me. I won’t let it slow me down either. It’s just what it is. And I am taking life one day at a time.

I had a nasty time with digestive tract issues and then two weeks of flu-like symptoms. It was suggested to me that it might be a part of the recovery regime so I accepted my issues as part of the total package.

D and I met with the spinal surgeon. He detailed the seriousness of D’s condition, It’s called Spondylolisthesis of his L4-L5 vertebrae with spinal nerve root compression.  D has chosen to go under the knife in late January. His ability to function well is deteriorating rapidly. A few days ago he couldn’t feel the floor beneath him and he had sensations of slipping. That really frightened me. It is obvious that we are in a true crisis situation.

Tell You What! It’s Christmastime. It’s time to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. It’s time to enjoy our youngest grandchildren open presents. It’s time to eat a celebratory dinner and watch Hallmark movies and football. We will participate but limit our exposure to possible falls or any other issues that could happen.

I am in my chamber. The ATA is at !.3. I am breathing from the oxygen mask. I am sipping on pom/water. And I am typing this blog. The daylight has passed and D is cooking dinner in the kitchen. All is good here at home. And I am grateful.

Tell You What! I am developing a deeper passion for nutritional health. I see a very distinct correlation between my brain health and my gut health like never before. It’s one thing to say that I am recovering from traumatic brain injury and ignore my entire body’s responses at a cellular level. I will be focusing study and keeping a journal on the foods that I am now eating, the supplements that I am now taking, the length of time I spend in this hyperbaric chamber, the exercise program I am beginning, and the spiritual attention I am giving to my God. Please stay tuned for what I am learning.

I am currently taking specific nutritional supplements to correct much of what I have already told you about. I am going to finally begin the light therapy and alpha stimulation in the near future. I am going to begin a regime of stretching exercises with bands. We are also eating a strict diet that is AIP (Auto Immune Paleo)/Ketogenic. No more gmo/non-organic foods. No more dairy except for the ghee that I make here at home. No more gluten, corn, sorghum, rye, soy, sugar, and canola oil. We have thrown out all foods that had any of the products that are derived from the above. We have limited our rice and oats too. There are a number of fruits and vegetables that we will either stop eating or eat only occasionally. This strict diet limits our eating out at restaurants or at people’s homes too. I will explain more as we progress with our new lifestyle changes.

Tell You What! I thank you for walking this out with me. It truly is an honor to know that you are there supporting my program of LIVING WELL. Thank you for your continued prayers for D and me. We cherish you.

Hugs,

Suz