Right now, no meat, no dairy, no soy, no processed or packaged or canned food. Nothing at all with iodine. I can have salt, but only the highly processed, no iodine salt. I can have pretty much any fruit or vegetable. so, yes. I'm pretty hungry right now.
BUT. I'm being a good girl and I'm following all the directions my doctor gave me. Because the day after Christmas I start my radiation treatment. They are going to allow me to stay at the hospital to avoid contaminating the kids. She said they usually only authorize it for patients who are a threat to others.
Not sure what that says about me.
Anyways, she said they will scan me with a geiger counter thing before they allow me to leave the hospital. The good thing about doing it right after Christmas is that my deductibles are already met. So this will save us a couple thousand dollars. The bad part is that I can no longer eat any of the yummy Christmas treats I usually make. My husband will probably make a few for the kids, but I just can't seem to drag myself into the kitchen. Unless it's to cut up another apple because my stomach is growling. again.
I no longer have to worry about those pesky holiday pounds I seem to add on every holiday. Now, instead of fudge and sugar cookies, I'm going to be eating steel cut oatmeal with walnuts and apples. I only say that because it's what I take a bite of every time you see a paragraph break.
It's not all bad. I sprinkled some stevia on it and a little coconut milk. It's much better than I anticipated. My usual breakfast of cereal with organic milk is out of the question right now. I always thought I are a pretty healthy diet, but now I'm totally questioning everything. Why at 39 was I diagnosed with heart disease and cancer if I eat such a wonderful diet. AND. How bad would it have been if I ate what most people eat?
I guess I need to start thinking long and hard about the foods that go on our table for nine. But right now, I need to go rinse the oatmeal out of my bowl. Because it sticks like a son of a bitch if you don't.
4 comments:
That is very restrictive! Can you have almond milk or is it too processed? The Blitz loves it.
Your big kids and hubby can bake; don't torture yourself. It's great you can stay in the hospital --and it sucks that your cure is a threat to your children.
What can I do, Michelle? Can I cook something for your freezer while you're in the hospital? I'm becoming an expert at dairy free, gluten free cooking!
Sorry for everything that's going on. On the upside (trying to be optimistic), when I'm sweating and cursing at the gym, you'll be svelte and gorgeous.
Hugs coming your way.
On the upside...you will be so thin! Downside...starving sucks. Stay positive. Things will work out just like they are supposed to.
I had no idea you'd have to make such a huge diet change. Obviously, it's important and for the best. I've been thinking of you even if I haven't gotten around here to say it.
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