538 days on Carnivore update

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terrizajdel
Dec 20, 2024 1:02 pm

Hello everyone! Its day 538 on an all meat, fat and egg diet and I feel great! 

My goal is to kill metastised colon cancer.

Ive been fighting it since 2017 when I lost the 1st foot of colon and part of my rectom. Chemo didnt work. The 2nd cancer in 2021 took my uterus, overies and the rest of my colon except a foot. Chemo and radiation didnt work. I became a reluctant angry ostomate and thought my life was over. In 2023 when my weight had ballooned to 194 pounds I lost the bottom 1/3 of my left lung. I had tried everything to get my weight under control since 2017 but nothing worked for more than a week or 2. Not diet, nor exercise and I had a whole slew of physical problems including being depressed to show for it. I was using a cane and a wheelchair when needed. I worked hard but in circles until everything got finished. I was exhausted as soon as I woke up.

I saw a video on youtube about a Dr who swore by the carnivore diet to get rid inflamation related to illnesses, so I started studying up on it and got ready to try it for myself.

June 1st 2023, 2 years to the day since I became an ostomate I started the carnivore diet.

It saved my life.

On day 538 I am healthy and happy with myself. Im a relaxed and flexible 147lbs to 152lbs and am able to do anything I need to do such as gardening, shovelling snow, moving furniture or carrying around a 25lb baby on a daily basis. No more cane or wheelchair.

My rashes, exzema, allergies, weight gain, depression, arthritis, skin, nails, teeth and hair have all improved and my brain fog has dissipated.

I feel younger and I recover faster. This last year had all the extreme highs and lows you could imagine but I got through it relatively unscathed. This terrible and wonderful period of my life has shown me how strong I have become mentally and physically. I attribute this recovery to the carnivore diet.

The last year has been the most stressful of my life which is saying something but here I am. My cea numbers jumped significantly 3 months ago but have slowed down now. None of the known cancers or suspected cancers have grown either. Im very happy.

I have started making lazy cabbage rolls in the dutch oven every 2 weeks. Ive been doing this for 3 months with no negative effects. I go heavy on the ground beef, bacon and butter but light on the rice, cabbage, cauliflower, stewed tomatoes and onions. Its enough to help me with my lifelong love of vegetables.

Best wishes to you all and have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

Terri 

IGGIE
Dec 20, 2024 1:33 pm

You are a 100% survivor Terri and I hope you keep it up. Just going to make a Ribeye Steak.  Regards IGGIE  Jingle Bells

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eefyjig
Dec 20, 2024 1:34 pm

Unbelievable, Terri! You are living proof that this works and I couldn't be happier for you!

~Lori

blondedagmar1
Dec 20, 2024 2:11 pm

Great to hear your doing so well. Keep up the good work. Your a survivor 🎉👍

terrizajdel
Dec 20, 2024 4:01 pm
Reply to IGGIE

Hey Iggie! I hope you are doing well?! Lucky you, enjoy! I had to cancel my side of beef sadly but will have a beautiful monster ribeye on my birthday lol Starting off 2025 the way I intend to proceed with positivity, abundance and a grateful heart. Have a wonderful holiday season Iggy! 

Terri

 

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Xlshrimp
Dec 20, 2024 4:02 pm

Truly inspirational, amazing recovery let’s go for 1000days!

terrizajdel
Dec 20, 2024 4:03 pm
Reply to eefyjig

Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

Terri

terrizajdel
Dec 20, 2024 4:04 pm
Reply to Xlshrimp

Will do. I wont ever stop because I feel so good. Best wishes and Happy Holidays! Terri 

terrizajdel
Dec 20, 2024 4:05 pm
Reply to blondedagmar1

We are all survivors. Happy Holidays and wishing you the best in 2025.

Terri

aTraveler
Dec 20, 2024 4:24 pm

Terri, faith/positive/optimistic thinking is more amazing than you ever realize. I had a co-worker that was diagnosed with glioblastoma — a very aggressive brain cancer. Her son had just started college a few months before her diagnosis. She stated she was going to live to see her soon graduate college and see him married. She accomplished both goals — living for 5+ more years.

Beachboy
Dec 21, 2024 5:45 am

Great news.  Wishing you continued good health.

Axl
Dec 21, 2024 7:10 am

You're a rock star Terri and merry Christmas to you 🎄

IGGIE
Dec 21, 2024 9:55 am
Reply to terrizajdel

I just bought $500 worth of Ribeye from Costco. I'll email you a couple. Have a great Christmas Terri and a Fantastic New Year.  Regards IGGIE

7dragonflies.hm
Dec 21, 2024 5:23 pm

Terri you are AMAZING!!! I can't even begin to tell you how inspirational you are. And such a witness that God is good and He has plans for you. May He continue to bless you. I'm so happy for you and thank you for sharing the happy stuff!! Merry Christmas 

Hugs,

Heather

Morning glory
Dec 21, 2024 6:28 pm

Merry Christmas  Terri. You are always an inspiration for  so many. You are so strong and a survivor  for sure. I love reading your posts on your progress. Continued blessings.