Thread:Gaiasweetgirl/@comment-34366989-20180402202205/@comment-34076922-20180405203414

HI Aunty.... feel free to drop in any time. =)

I can ONLY tolerate fresh garlic (not powder or grated or soaked from a jar.... in my 40's I cannot handle it anymore - no idea why - but fresh garlic I can handle)... however I have been on a "light" diet since surgery by choice. I do not eat meat, poultry, seafood, and trying not to eat too much dairy (although my protein drinks have soy, whey, almond milk - an assortment of options). I am drinking more of my protein lately but I have had a few grilled cheese sandwiches on occasion. =)

I also know friends who had ablations, one was not to prevent a hysterectomy, one was and she ended up having one anyway. I don't know your medical history BUT if you are considering having a hysterectomy, you could save yourself a step. The advantage is one is "non invasive" and one is major surgery. I had the DaVinci robotic procedure with ONE incision. This is a much healthier way to heal and recovery time is less. I have to say that while I expected more post op down time -- and have had almost no real down time compared to most I have spoken too -- I was not aware of the incision discomfort which actually seems to be more uncomfortable than the internal injuries. I had everything pulled but my R ovary so my body still needs to adjust to the new hormonal situation but 2 weeks after surgery I am 10 days ahead of schedule (so I was told).

Yes, anemia and fatigue make it hard to move/exercise, walking is great if the weather works out. What meds were you on if I may ask? You can email me if you do not want to share too much over the Wiki. You can alternate ice/heat, pending the injury. If you do not like ice, try putting a potato in the freezer (cut it first) and use that over the swelling/wound.... the potato will draw out heat and not melt. I also use big flat stones, sit tjem in ice water and use them to draw out heat. That is a good option if you can find stones that a flat, thin and big enough.... this time of year is easier as the stores carry gardening items. Nothing heavy... more like decorative ones (like a hot stone massage size).

Tea can cause stones but not for everyone. I would research it as it affects some more than others (we drink unsweet tea so it's not sugar!) I think it may be the combination of tea reacting to the calcium in your body. I do not get them, my son is 16 now and had them 3x in the past 5 years. He's more susceptible so it can depend on your body chemistry.

Hope this is helpful and FEEL BETTER!!!!!