OH MY! HERE WE GO AGAIN!

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I find it ironic how my last post is celebrating how I have been gluten free for one year and then a couple of weeks later I would find an even BIGGER issue with food and how learning to find food I can eat would be an even BIGGER problem.

The last few months I have started to feel tired, have stomach pains, bloating, and constipation again. I would look over the labels and make sure that everything was GLUTEN free. I kept thinking to myself

What is going on? Why am I feeling like I did before I went Gluten Free and I am not eating any gluten!!!

I keep feeling that I need to go and get an allergy test done but keep putting it off knowing it will be expensive and we are already doing so much with my other treatments that I cant imagine putting out even more money!

I start talking to my girls at work who have been seeing this doctor that our Insurance covers and come to find out they all had Blood Allergy testing done and our INSURANCE covers it!

I feel this overwhelming feeling to get an appointment and to do it fast.

Well about three weeks ago I met with her and got the lab order to get my blood drawn and the box to send to Seattle BioTek labs to see what I am allergic too. I was thinking maybe Soy or definitly dairy.

I HAD NO IDEA that it would tell me what it did!
Here we go:


VEGETABLES:


No: Cabbage, Mushrooms, Brocolli, or Asparagus


FRUITS:



No: Blueberries, Pineapple, Cranberries or Bananas

BREAD:

Now I already knew about the Gluten, Whole Wheat, Spelt, Rye, Barley because of the Celiacs and have found YUMMY bread that is Free of all of that! I love so much!

BUT...........I have to say goodbye to all of those yummy gluten free baked goods because I can NO LONGER HAVE


YEAST- both bakers yeast and brewers yeast- no more beer for me! haha! But seriously no more Apple cider, rootbeer, or martinellies for New Years!




or


EGGS-no white part or yolk!



I go through one of these every week!



Because of the YEAST problem I learned that it is in

Dairy: Cheese, milk, icecream, etc
tomato sauses, sausage, bacon, any processed meats, lunch meats, soups, peanut butter!!!



and consencrated juices. If it has the word, CITRIC ACID it is a NO GO!

After I found out I couldnt believe how much food was taken away from my diet just by not eating eggs and yeast. I felt EXTREMELY overwhelmed.

I spent 2 hours at Fred Meyer in their speciality isle and everything that I have loved and bought that is Gluten free is no longer something I can eat due to those 2 BIG issues.
I have said MANY prayers to have thoughts and ideas come to mind to try and figure out how I am going to love eating when most of the things I love and enjoy are no longer an option.

I got really good with Gluten Free baked goodies and now no more!

I even bought these thinking- ok this will be ok- and then after bringing it home read the label and low and behold- YEAST is in it!!!! ARRH!!!

It all makes sense though. Ever since Ryan has been working nights I have increased my intake of eggs, toast, and soups! The answers to why I have been feeling yucky again were given to me.

I feel blessed and yet again guided to find things out. I am amazed how well I am doing and how I can look at the candy jar at my office filled with york pepermint patties,  peanutbutter cups, butterfingers, you name it and I can walk on by. I have stopped eating my Udi's bread and turned to the

MOST AMAZING RICE CAKES EVER-

ok not really but I am trying to think that way!! I know that I am being helped and couldnt be more thankful.

My doctor told me that she wasnt surprised that there were more things to my diet that were a problem. She says it all goes hand in hand. Maybe with all the things I have found out I might not have to work as hard to have a family the second time around.

ONE CAN ONLY HOPE RIGHT!??!!

Here's to a New Start of being

GLUTEN, EGG, and YEASTand some fruit and vegetables FREE !

Comments

Beth said…
I feel like we need to make you a pellet form of food! Just kidding. Do you feel like that? Seriously just pack the few things you can eat into a pellet and just swallow it, breakfast lunch and dinner, right? I am sorry that you have to cut out all the things you finally found that you liked, that totally sucks, but you have such a great attitude. You can do this girl! You are stronger than I sweetheart! Hang in there, and my prayer is that you have the strength to follow the diet you need to and that it gives you relief for your own health and your future little one! Love ya!
March 29, 2011 at 7:22 AM
Becky aka tata! said…
Oh Karmm!!! Hang in there!! I have a friend that has pretty much the same allergies, I will ask her for some ideas!!
March 29, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Tawni Williams said…
I'm so sorry love - but good to get some answers. I have a neighbor who's little boy is seriously allergic to SOOO many things. There are some great resources out there now a days for those with food allergies. Big hugs girl - keep moving forward
March 29, 2011 at 9:56 AM
Jo Lynn said…
OH my heavens, you've got to be kidding me!! That's terrible, that's so much you CAN'T have!! You poor thing, I'm serioulsy worried you're going to drop down to nothing with that tiny body of yours. I'm praying for you and as always you always see the positive and takes things in the right light. You amaze me and yes if this is what it takes to have babies..then bring it on. Again you are truly such an incredible woman that I love dearly! I fasted for you this past Sunday and Jason and Becky were out visiting and were so happy to hear that you've finally figured out the cause of all the miscarriages. WE love you so much Karm! Hang in there with this new craziness with food. I love you!!
March 29, 2011 at 4:42 PM
Julie said…
Wow, Karmann! What a tough situation to be in! I'm glad you're finding answers, though, and I hope you're able to find some yummy foods to replace the ones you love! Hang in there!
April 1, 2011 at 6:52 PM
Ben and Jenny said…
Oh Karmann! That totally and completely sucks! I can't imagine reading labels on everything. I'm Hypo-thyroid, and was diagnosed about 3 years ago. There's things that I can't eat, but it's nothing as extreme as your situation! Here's hoping that this helps you in the long run.
April 2, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Dan and Sara said…
Oh Karmann - I am so sorry! I can't believe what a good sport you are and how you are able to keep such a good attitude. I am always so impressed by you! You have certainly been dealt your share of trials, haven't you? You are amazing and I just know that good things are bound to start happening to you. I will keep you in my prayers! :)
April 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM
alison huston said…
I just can't enjoy my morning eggs or chocolate chip cookies the same since I found out you can have neither. I still eat them but the pleasure is tainted a tad because of how sorry I feel for you. I'm so sorry hon, but I also understand how great it is to get answers. You have the MOST amazing self control, I hope to someday be a little bit like you. You amaze me constantly. All this will lead you to the deepest desire of your heart. LOVE YOU TIAB!
April 4, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Wendy said…
Oh sheesh! Well, it's good that you at least know. I have a friend whose daughter has celiac and she has similar issues. She also discovered (through starting with a rice diet and then slowly adding foods) that she's allergic to anything with "carmel color" in it. It's crazy how sensitive your body can be to certain things! You can do it though! Best of luck!
April 6, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Alyson said…
Wow! That does seem like a lot to take away! I don't know how I'd do it! I found out recently that I have an allergy to white flour and thought it would be impossible to give it up. But, like you, I find it so much easier to walk away from things containing it than I thought I would! I think it's amazing how your body adjusts to what you need and stops craving what you don't. Glad you have more answers! I hope it all ends in the result you're hoping for!
April 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Brittany said…
Holy crap! That is a lot of food to take out of your diet! You are so dedicated and I know you will do well at it! Good luck lady!
April 11, 2011 at 8:38 PM
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