Anyway, two weeks ago, I blacked out on the stairs, and luckily grabbed onto the railing before I fell down. That's when I decided to visit the doctor! How scary to have that happen while taking care of the Zombie Elf (4) and Doctor Jones (3).
Only a couple of people have known about this. It's not something I wanted to shout from the rooftops. . . . Comprende?
I guess I have hypoglycemia.
After these "episodes"--when I'd apparently not eaten the right things--I joked telling Cade, it's a good thing I wrote memoirs, because at this rate, I'm just losing my mind and my memories. Was it Alzheimer's? Adult onset autism? A brain tumor? This is
Anyway, this isn't a huge problem now. I'm excited to meet with the dietician and make a plan. This is better than a tumor, really.
I hope all of you are doing great. When things settle down with my health everything should go back to normal.
Here's a video of my last signing. It kinda cracks me up because, looking back, I always eat the same things before a signing/playing gig. I always feel better. Now I know why! Maybe my brain has been trying to tell me something subconsciously LOL!
The Hurricane should be your chef. She's such a good cook, and she makes very healthy dishes. I sang with you when I played the video. We sound good together.
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Janie
I'm so glad that it isn't a brain tumor too! As nice as junk food tastes, there are some amazing things you came make from healthy foods! I'm sure the dietician will give you some great recipes (and hopefully you'll share your favorites!!) ;)
ReplyDeleteWell at least it isn't ebola or something like that..haha but yeah be thankful they figured it out, still telling me I'm normal, pfft to that. hate crummy doctors.
ReplyDeleteTAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! I can't have you dropping my "grandchildren"!!
ReplyDeleteThat or you should always carry around a fiddle. Glad it worked out, great music!
ReplyDeleteYour body was shouting to you! Hope you are listening and eating foods that balance out your bloodsugars. Take care!
ReplyDeleteNice music. Good thing you now know what is going on with your body and hopefully will be able to take care of yourself and see the results, as long as you keep up with what the doc or dietitian recommend.
ReplyDeleteHow scary to have that happen with young kids!
ReplyDeleteI was actually diagnosed with the same thing shortly before we married.
Glad you went to the doctor when you did!
Please take care of yourself and listen to your doctor and your dietitien. Hypoglycemia is treatable if you watch out. Black outs must be scary.
ReplyDeleteKnowledge is power ... you'll be able to do all you need now to prevent the worst that could happen from happening. Good luck with everything! Wishing you the best.
ReplyDeleteKnowledge is power ... you'll be able to do all you need now to prevent the worst that could happen from happening. Good luck with everything! Wishing you the best.
ReplyDeleteI do not know much about hypoglycemia- but I am glad you went to the doctor. It will be great to get everything under control. Here is to feeling better! :)
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Dear Elisa, I think that knowing is always better than not knowing. It's easier to deal with the known than with the unknown. And a new way of eating will simply challenge you and it seems to me that you thrive on challenger. Your curiosity about life will lead you to find ways of eating and cooking that will be tasty to the children, to Cade, and to you. That's what I'm thinking!!!! Peace.
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