4 days until surgery

Just realized I never posted this...oh, it's because I was so tired I never finished

~Days??? (I stopped keeping track)~

Gluten + and -
+ no cravings
+/- was tired the next day but it was also my first day back at work after spring break
+/- slept okay but hard time falling asleep in the days after
- the bread caused bloating; the pasta made it even worse
+ did not affect me mentally
So far, 50% worth it.
However, in the days following, something happened.

I had noticed that each time I added something to my whole30, I experienced an increase in bleeding and sometimes back cramps.  Carbs have been identified as a food to avoid if you have fibroids.  Man, oh man, I was not ready for what was to come.

This last week has been hell.  Bloody hell.  Let's just say last night, we changed the sheets THREE times.  Three.

I don't believe eating gluten one day caused all of this; in fact, I have no idea what's going on.  All I know is that I'm having surgery in five days, and I couldn't be looking forward to it more.  You know that feeling when you have to pee and how those last few moments when you're standing there at the toilet trying to unbutton/unzip are the worst?  That's how I feel.  This procedure can't come sooner.  Thank goodness I took the first date they had instead of putting it off.  That was a good choice.

Because I've been feeling so tired (hello anemia) and miserable, I cancelled all my weekend plans and plan on doing absolutely nothing.  I painted my nails.  Watched the bachelor.  Stayed up late crying.  It was a normal Friday night.  I'm guessing today will be the same.

I have three days of work this week

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