Today was an exciting day, if you consider meeting a new doctor exciting. Jared took the day off work and drove me to Madison for a consult with a naturopath. This experience was almost enjoyable. I arrived to a little clinic and walked inside. It was quiet and welcoming. The receptionist was incredibly nice. I only waited a few moments (because I was early) before the doctor came out to get me.
She took me back to her office and we discussed why I was in her office. I explained to her the weight gain, and we talked about other issues that may all be related. We pulled up my records from my previous blood draws with my doctor. She did notice there was a couple things that were “within normal limits” but they were still concerning because they were low. She discussed different testing options with me, being very up front about the cost of tests and explaining that some of the tests were a bit more difficult than others. I think the most expensive test she ordered was $30. I decided to get the blood draw. No shock there, I have been wanting answers for long enough. I have a follow up appointment over the phone with her on Thursday for her to give me the results, as most of them should be in by then. All totaled up, I paid $175 for many tests that will hopefully lead to some answers. There was a couple other tests that we are holding off on. They should be performed in the morning. Ultimately, we did the tests we could do today hoping that some answers will be found and the other tests will follow if the first round of tests come up empty.
Jared and I contemplated getting sushi, but I wasn’t feeling very well from yesterdays chili and crackers. I love chili…with a million crackers, and I think the crackers did a number on my stomach. I might be post whole30, but I am still paying attention to how I react to foods. We came home and ate lunch. Probably for the best, as I had a hundred things to do on the computer today.
I always say I’m not stressed and then I have to do something with technology and my brain just short circuits and I feel like I might lose it at any moment. I think I did ok until it was moving so slow I swear my website was loading in reverse…if that makes sense.
I have to just take a second to say how amazing my husband is. While I am working away, he just handles all the things. Dinner shows up next to me. He fills my water without me asking. The dog is taken care of and even spoiled while I work away, oblivious to my surroundings. I am truly the luckiest lady alive.
I feel like I really get to focus on me; my health, my career, my peace…all because my husband is such a good partner. All of this would be so much more difficult and frustrating if I didn’t have him. He just makes it all better.
This doesn’t really seem like a wellness blog…no workout, no diet, no supplement talk…but the balance of it all makes this more about wellness than it seems. That’s it. I need sleep after not sleeping well last night.
Good night. I can’t wait to have more of an update on this.
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