Lately...

I am very happy to say that I have not had a detox flareup in about a week. Man-oh-man are those flare-ups tough. Thank goodness there's so much time between them this far into the therapy. I sure hope I haven't just cursed myself! Now, I'm still not pain free. I am still managing the pain I created from putting too much coffee in my coffee breaks. However, I am also happy to say I have had some relief from that pain as well.

As I have had time to think about all of this (time is one thing I have a lot of), I've realized that I have had conflicting thoughts about this therapy. I am clear that it as a very powerful therapy, yet at the same time, I altered my coffee intake and thought, "No problem. This will make things even better." Well, now I can see that I was not thinking it all the way through. If I can just alter the therapy here and there, it ain't saying much about the therapy. Well, the piece I was leaving out has is now real clear. This therapy is powerful and is not to be messed with. And with that in mind, I am following the doctor's orders to a "T."

Life here at the house has also been a little easier for Daniela and Kate who currently don't have to do the 10-juice regiment for me every day. I can't say it's a vacation for them (I'd probably get hit in the head with a flying shoe!) but it has provided a little free time for them and I know they appreciate that (even if it's not under ideal conditions).

Doctor's Recommendation

The good doctor has recommended that I not take a break from coffee breaks, but instead do two
a day and only six juices a day for 10 days and then see how I feel. I started yesterday.

Also, the benefit show was also last night. I hope everyone had a great time. Thanks again.

Relief...and How!

We have a new live in aide with us. Her name is Kate and she started last week. Kate will be with us until the week before Christmas. She is absolutely wonderful - she brings joy and ease to our home. What a treat.

Note: It's our intention to find a replacement for her once she is done here, so keep your ears open - you may find the one!

Oh Yeah...I Might Let You Know How I'm Doing

I am doing fairly well. I am not 100% over this pain situation. I think the extra coffee I used in my coffee breaks really did a number on me because I still haven't shaken it. I am waiting to hear back from Dr. Cervantes - I asked if I should just take a couple days off from the coffee breaks so the irritated area of the tumor can get a couple of days free from all the bile that's passing it by and irritating it on the way out. Maybe if the tumor can get a break from all of that for a couple days, I'll be "100%" again.

I have not had any flare-ups in the last couple days. While the internet was down and I wasn't able to post anything, I was having a lot off flare-ups. My legs ached all the time and my appetite was really minimal. And they usually happened together. I would sit down to eat and then my body would start to feel warm and then hot. Then my stomach would get a little off - not nauseous, but a little...queasy I guess, along with a lack of appetite. Then my legs would start to ache and it would get bad enough that I would lay down and Daniela would rub them for me. And now, as it goes, I am not experiencing that at all. So, once this butt pain (oh that's right - this Hmm-mm-mmm pain) goes away, I might even be able to feel some what normal again.

Thanksgiving was great. The house didn't smell of turkey and stuffing and cranberry sauce (actually, I don't know if the house ever smelled of cranberry sauce...?), although it did smell of Gerson stuffing and sweet potatoes. I wouldn't call it a close 2nd, but family and friends were present and that's what matters to me most on Thanksgiving as it is my favorite holiday. And I felt deeply grateful to them as they each sat down at our table and ate a Gerson Thanksgiving with me. They said it didn't feel like much of an effort - they were happy to do it. But to me, it was a great honor to have them step away from their traditional Thanksgiving meals to support me on my not-so-traditional path to wellness. I was honored.

I am incredibly grateful to all of you whose support shows up in countless ways. Reading my blog, sending cards, sending emails, telephone calls, helping at the house, sending a gift, growing produce - I'm sure I've missed many of the ways so many of you have somehow contributed to us, so know that if I didn't mention how you contributed, we are indeed grateful and can not thank you enough. I never experienced so much love in this world or at least not this much love so close by.

If you need a cheer up from all the bad news in the world, check out The Good News Network (GNN). You'd be amazed at the incredible things that are being done every day around the world. The GNN sounded a little corny to me at first until I checked it out and learned about the wonderful generosity of a lot of people and corporations as well.

Have a great weekend!

Benefit Show on Saturday November 24th!

On Saturday November 24th, Don Bazley's annual benefit concert (at Castaway's in Ithaca, NY) will be a tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival and all funds will be donated to the Bert Scholl Fund.

Daniela, the boys and I are all very grateful for the generosity of Don Bazley, everyone at Castaways, and the following bands and musicians who will be performing:

Don Bazley Projectiles
Chemical Flaw
John Parkins Project
Candy Pants
Mortal Combine
Farenheit 420
Peggy Lecuyer & Fabulous Friends

Click on this link to read the article in the Ithaca Journal's Ticket.

Unfortunately, will not be present, so thank you in advance if you attend. I'm sure it will be great show.

If you can not attend and you would like to make a contribution you can mail it to:

The Bert Scholl Fund
c/o Jane Schantz
48 Marsh Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

All Is Well!!!

I have not posted because we were having major problems with our internet connection [this is the part where I bash the provider and tell you to never use them - just kidding].

I am well and will post more later this evening.

Flare-Up

I had a whopper of a flare-up today (Monday): legs hurt, upper-half of body ached, slight headache and just about no appetite. I haven't had a flare-up like this in a while. I slept a lot which helped. I try to remember that a flare-up is a sign of the therapy working.

I am finally tired (1:05 AM). I went to bed at around 10:30 PM with no luck. I'm going to try and fall asleep again right now...we'll see...