Xenoestrogens are Everywhere!

So I've been doing a little research on fibroids (what else am I going to do with all this couch time) and in doing so I landed on a great website that provides a lot of information on fibroids and what causes them. A woman named Shola Oslo, a kinesiologist who works with women with a variety of conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS and infertility created it.

She provides a lot of information and informative videos on different types of fibroids. I watched two videos on what causes them. SCARY! Most doctors agree that fibroids are estrogen-fed. She and many other researchers are now investigating the increasing role that xenoestrogens play in this. Xenoestrogens are synthetic compounds that mimic estrogens in the body. They are found in everything from plastic wrap to non-organic meat. Evidence suggests that making life changes that decrease the amount of xenoestrogen intake can halt fibroid growth. So...time to make some lifestyle changes--I'm convinced!

Yay!! On to Week Two...

Okay, your doctor will probably tell you during your recovery you should take it easy for awhile and not try and over-extend yourself physically. Let me tell you: Take that advice! Boy was I hurting last night from taking a walk that probably didn't add up to more than a quarter of a mile and it was a slow walk but it hurt. I didn't realize it until I was trying to position myself comfortably to get to sleep and it just wasn't happening. Both my back and my abdomen were hurting.


Enjoy the little things...
One thing I've been able to find solace is a nice cold Coca Cola--I know, I'm a bit of a brand snob but after having to settle for Shasta Cola in the hospital, that first sip of the real thing when I came home sure did taste goooood!

At the beginning of Recovery Week Two, here's where I am:

• I still have the steri strips on--I just can't bring myself to take them off just yet. I think my biggest fear is my gutts would come oozing out if I did so (which of course is highly likely)
• I'm able to more comfortably sleep in a bed and mostly sleep through the night (Yay!)
• I can walk to the end of my driveway and then some!
• I am able to do light tasks around the house (really light eg. today I unloaded the dishwasher)
• I'm easing up on the Ibuprofen. Today I took 3 200mg pills at once instead of the usual 4 (I take this dose 3 times a day)
• Unfortunately, my abdomen feels almost entirely numb which is unsettling. I'm hoping this will go away soon though, or at least lessen in its range.