Accupuncture !

Well - that was an experience. I have been attending physiotherapy for two years and made much progress. However, we are stuck and so my PT suggested I try accupuncture. I did a while ago, but that particular accupuncturist didn't seem terribly interested in the big picutre - just treated one spot. No real discussion or history.

Today was a different story - 4 pages of forms, an hour discussion and then 30 minutes of treatment. I felt varying sensations during treatment. Wasn't painful - a few pinches on areas near the bone of my knee and ankle. I feel a sort of release and a calming. We'll see.

She had lots of other ideas as well for various issues I am having - I am to try no dairy products and add acidophilus to my diet for a few weeks and see how that works...

I am optimistic. The plans I have been following have not been terribly successful, so nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Had a good eating day today - stayed under 1400 calories - ate good clean food. Have not actually felt hunger all day - so that is something. Cutting out dairy will be interesting - not that I like milk, but cheese makes my morning egg white omlette palatable.

To sore from slipping off the step and the needles today to exercise - but tomorrow for sure.

I have hope that this time, I will be successful. I choose me as the priority. Novel thought !

Trying to go to bed earlier to get a better rest too...