Discovering the New Me
It's been a long time since I sat and stared at this blank page. SO much has happened since my last post, years ago. Menopause has hit me full force. I started struggling with my weight, memory issues, sleep issues, exhaustion, severe depression, anxiety, and big mood swings, just to name a few symptoms. I finally decided to try hormone replacement. For the most part I feel much better but still not where I want to be yet. I've also had two major surgeries; appendectomy and nephrectomy. The nephrectomy (living donor of my kidney to my sister) was a little over 6 months ago. My remaining kidney is still working on taking over the function of both. I'm also still trying to figure out a new way of eating. I was used to protein shakes and lots of supplements/powders in my morning smoothies. The Dr.'s want me to stay away from all of that now because it's not regulated and can contain high amounts of things, like mercury, that can damage my remaining kidney. Get...