Since having Rockwell, things have just not been the same. The healing process was hard, emotionally and physically, and then when I thought things were getting back on track, we moved and I suffered with depression for the next year.
In April I stopped using Prozac and enjoyed a wonderful carefree summer with a lot of sun and no stress. It was amazing, and I was nervous about how I would feel in the fall, but so far so good. We will see how things go through the winter, but I am optimistic!
On the physical side of things I have been working hard to rebuild myself. (I seriously had no abdominal muscles left, and running and other things are just harder now....lol, maybe I am just getting old). Either way, it's a work in progress, however, my stomach has progressively been getting more and more problematic.
Right after having Rockwell I noticed I was extremely gassy ALL OF THE TIME (super embarrassing) which wasn't normal. The doctors all said that with c-sections you remove your intestines and they can become irritated for a while, but it should sort itself out. Well, a year later, I resigned that I would just be gassy for the rest of my life, but this past summer my stomach has been bloated and uncomfortable after every meal, sometimes I get the runs, and other times I just feel awful. Anyway, I finally have ANSWERS. After a lot of blood tests, I now know that I have Celiac Disease AND... I am lactose intolerant. Double whammy! My diet is pretty much meat and vegetables now...lol and I am MOST sad to be giving up CHEESE, but honestly I am just so happy to finally be feeling normal again, well almost, I need more dietary discipline.
So if you have any recipes you want to send my way, have at her!
4 months ago