4/16/14
The fight for my life continues...
I went into the hospital 18 days ago with severe Edema from my Lupus Nephritis. I had around 35 EXTRA lbs of fluid all over my body, especially in the legs, ankles, feet and it even traveled into my face swelling my eyes shut. I came out of the hospital on March 28th only loosing 2 lbs of fluid. They sent me home with 9 new meds and 2 vitamins. I was concerned about taking too many new meds too soon.
As you have been following my posts, I started the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol specific for my Lupus Nephritis administered by Dr. Alejandra Carrasco at Nourish Integrative Medicine in Austin, Texas weeks before heading in the hospital. I've been on it for a good 30 days. I was starting to feel energetic, lighter, clean and even closer to God eating Organic.
Then, I got the phone call that my Abuelita was called to Heaven on Thursday of last week. I headed to the valley packing all my organic food, wheel chair and medications to take along on Saturday. It took me an entire day to pack everything I needed.
So Thursday was the last time I could weigh myself and take my blood pressure before I left town for the funeral.
I returned Tuesday night. I thought maybe I should weigh myself Wednesday morning (4.16.14) to make sure I wasn't loosing too much fluid too soon. I could tell that my jeans weren't staying up anymore :/.
I was SHOCKED to find out that I had lost a total of 44 lbs in 18 days!!! I'm not trying to be the Biggest Loser. This isn't a medical weight loss program! I was just trying to get healthy from the inside out by eating clean and maintaining a healthy normal weight. I believe what happened was that Lupus masked some of the progress at the beginning of the Protocol then the meds accelerated the process. I'm not promoting starving yourself! I eat small portions all day long and can eat certain Organic veggies and fruit until I'm full! I eat small amounts of protein and a low sodium diet.
To make a long story short, my blood pressure was an all time low and I was put on bed rest today. I'm heading to see 4 specialty doctors over the next 2 days to adjust my medication dosages! There is never a full moment around here =)!
It's hard enough balancing family life and finding ways to pay medical bills, but this battle with Lupus Nephritis is a full-time job. The craziest part about Lupus is that you won't see many signs on the outside (most Autoimmunedisorders are invisible on the outside), but your body is attacking itself on the inside :(.
My husband and I will travel up to an hour away tomorrow to see my doctors. I'm thankful my parents can watch Hope while I get poked and pryed! I will also have an aide helping me out part-time around the house until I'm more stabilized.
On another note, I really see so many breakthroughs and chains falling off everywhere as God refines me and makes me the best version of myself to bring Him glory, honor and praise. This tough road is only for soldiers, and I'm glad He crowned me a Princess Warrior! What a Mighty God we serve!
What is your superpower? I fight Lupus! I may have Lupus, but Lupus doesn't have me!
Down 6 dress sizes and 44 lbs in 18 days! Jesus shines through!
Seek Your Passion, Feed Your Soul, Love Your Life!
Your Life Coach,
Evelina Solis
Survivor. Inspirational Speaker. Lupus & PTSD Advocate. Certified Life Coach & Zumba Instructor
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