As 2024 began, I commended myself for turning things around and finally focusing on my strength. It had been years since I was able to even consider strength as it related to my health. My days were normally filled with ways to avoid pain, discomfort, or bowel issues. But with the addition of my STIM,…
Sacral Neuromodulator for constipation and pelvic pain
July of 2022 marked one of the most frustrating moments in my health journey. I was on a fun trip back home for a friend's birthday and unexpectedly - with no warning - was unable to keep any food down. When I can't keep food down it means I'm so full it has nowhere to…
Chronic constipation after endometrial excision surgery
I have tried searching the title of this blog article many times over the last three years, hoping I’ll find a flood of information and women just like me. But it seems like a needle in a hay stack finding anyone who has even a remotely similar journey to mine. And then I remember that…
When it walks like a duck
You really gotta have a sense of humour when it comes to putting your life in doctors' hands. Let me back up a few months just so you can all enjoy the laughter with me. Back in September we called an ambulance because I was unable to move my legs. The days leading up to…
What ‘fighting for care’ really means
It has been a day. I mean it has really been a mind-boggling day. It started early this morning as my alarm clock went off and my body was in so much pain. More precisely, my lower back was broken and I was not going to be able to manage without my cane. As usual…
Just a sick girl’s rant
I don’t know who is out there anymore or who subscribes to blog RSSs (is that what they are called), but I started out on this blog for me so hey, here we go. I don’t know how to do this anymore. The symptoms, the drugs, the expectations. It’s all heavy, you know? Like, you…
Swedish Meatballs with Peas
This recipe has a great sauce that allows you to simmer any vegetable while it all thickens. We chose peas but you can select any vegetable of your choice. What you will need: 1/4 cup GF crackers, crushed in a bag or mortar and pestle.2 tablespoons water1 lb of ground meat (we do half turkey…
Curried Cabbage and Trout
This is a bit of a cheater meal as it requires a pre-bagged batch of slaw. Feel free to make your own slaw if you need a bit more of a home made touch. What you will need: a small onion, dicedtwo tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon chilli powder1/2 teaspoon saltsmall bag of…
Maple Cut Out Cookies
This recipe is gluten and dairy free, however, for the cookies to spread naturally we add some sugar and replace the rest with maple syrup. What you will need: 3/4 cup unsalted vegan butter, at room temp.1/4 cup white sugar (this is reduced from the original recipe)1/2 cup maple syrup2 eggs, at room temp.2 3/4…
Unbelievably good vegan scalloped potatoes
You will not believe how good this recipe is. It makes a lot, so you'll have tons of leftovers! What you will need: 5-6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced with a mandoline3 cups non-dairy milk1/4 cup GF flour1/3 cup nutritional yeast (don't skip this - its key!)1 vegetable bouillon cube or about 1/2 cup vegetable…
Cramp My Style 