I got back from the Low Carb Cruise yesterday and due to travel I was awake for 24 hours. I came home at 6 AM and went to bed. When I woke up at 11am, I was sick as a dog. I had a terrible migraine and cluster headache. My stomach was completely upset, and I could not even take a sip of water without getting sick. Not the greatest way to end a “fantabulous” adventure to Alaska. I spent a better part of the day in and out of the shower, scalding my head with hot and cold water therapy trying to get my head to let go of the headache it was brutal!! Around 9pm last night, I could FINALLY take a couple sips of an electrolyte drink, and that was it. I fasted of course, because I couldn’t have eaten anything if I tried, but the one thing I knew is that this would pass. I am happy to report. I am much better this morning. I’m going to try and fast a little longer today to hit 36 hours. I also know some of my troubles were from my Lymphedema and lipedema. When I fly, I retain water. This trip I only gained 20 pounds from water retention. When I went to Boca in January, I gained 30 pounds of water weight. It’s not fun, but it’s a condition I live with and manage very well thanks to all of the Help I’ve gotten here. Just like my last trip away, I am not too terribly stressed out about this water/weight gain because I will return to my tried and true-beef and eggs-and I will do 18-20 hour fasts this week and that water will come rolling off of me, baby! What a blessing to have a plan of attack. God bless this community of people where I can post all of this and feel loved and supported. If you have a medical condition that can really depress you or get you down, turn it around in your mind and realize that people are struggling with far worse things and that you are so blessed to have a team of people helping you towards your health! Thank God for Dr. Tro, Dr. Laura, & Tia, who have helped me design this wonderful plan to keep working towards my goal of weight loss and ultimately GREAT health!

Posted by Amy Faith at 2025-06-22 10:47:09 UTC