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Today I Started My New Life

Amy Joe

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It's official! I started today. Doc asked if I need to visit with a dietitian before I go gluten free or wait till the 15th, see how I do....take notes and we can talk. I am gonna go at it and see how it goes then see him on the 15th. This will give me a chance to feel my way around and keep a log of questions for him.

I did go online and found all the medications I currently take and they are Gluten Free. So that is good.

We talked about the COST. Like 232% higher then a regular diet. Have done a ton of reading, being a pretty good cook I am determined to make as much from scratch as possible. It is very handy that my daughter nannied for 3 boys that had a gluten allergy, she did a lot of cooking for them and knows her way around the stores.

I need to get vitamins, he said start taking A, K , E and continue with my D 100,000IU per week. I am to ask my pharmacist to help me with making sure they are the right kinds.

All my other stuff from biopsy we will cover when I sit with him on the 15th.

I really hope that my energy level picks up. I also hope my 3 kids come back Negative, 2 of which have Hashimotos......

Thank you all for making me feel welcome. This is my second support group I find I need. ASAP.org has been my lifeline during Chiari Dx....and surgery recovery.

Be Blessed

Amy Joe

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Welcome to the family, Amy Joe :D

Let us know how we can help ;)

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Thank you Patti! Everyone has really made me feel welcome. I am sure as I move along I am gonna have ???????'s.

Amy Joe

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Welcome to the family, Amy Joe :D

Let us know how we can help ;)

Amy Joe, Welcome to the board! You sound like you are off to a great start. I hope you make yourself at home here. Let us know what we can do to help.

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Welcome to the forum!!! :)

Hope we can help!!

eringopaint Newbie
eringopaint
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Welcome Amy!

The food may be more expensive but the cost of being sick all the time is very high!

and feeling well is priceless!!!

Best of luck.

erin

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