It has been awhile since my last update, definitely far longer than I was anticipating after talking with Michael. So summarize the delay in two words: "Saudi Customs". The package from Michael was stuck in limbo for 8 days, Earlier this morning I was able to confirm that it has finally be received by customs, despite the fact that it arrived 8 days ago. I will skip talking about calling the Post office, selecting option #2 for English, only to have the operator on the other end respond with No English. This happened 13 times before I finally gave up. Please, explain why even have the option #2? Regardless, the package is now here, officially, and was told it usually takes 2 days to clear customs, followed by another 2 days to get from Jeddah to Dhahran. I will be generous, and give it 4-5 working days. So now I am hoping that by this time next week I will officially be following the protocol. I am very hopeful and excited, and of course relieved. although, I have not even started the treatment, and already I am worried about the next shipment of vitamins....
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
The initial appointment
Well Tuesday April 11, 2017 has come and passed and yesterday the initial appointment between myself and Michael did occur. Unfortunately I forgot about day light savings time, so the time difference between here and Ireland is now only 2 hours. So while I was expecting for the video conference to begin around 3 pm local time, I received a message from Michael after 2 inquiring if I was ready to begin. Fortunately my schedule was open at the time, so the call proceed immediately. In al we talked for an hour, okay, more like I pretty much listened for an hour as Michael is very passionate about helping others and providing as much information as possible. Once again, Michael is a ND and not an MD. I am stating this once again because I do not believe that my weight is as worrisome for myself as it seems to be for him. Yes, while I have gained some weight as of late, I am confident that will be naturally rectified as begin regaining mobility due to the protocol.
part of my motivation for this blog was to hopefully provide answers to questions that other might have as contemplating starting the protocol. On the FaceBook pages concerning the protocol I have individuals starting that they are taking 400,000 units of vitamin D, each day. So of course one of my questions concerned what is a realistic starting amount, and what are the increments and frequency. Please do not try to use this as a guide for doing the protocol without proper qualified assistance. It seems that Michael likes to start his patients at a dosage of 1,000 of vitamin D per kilo. He also stated that within in 8 weeks initial improvements occur. Base upon past experiences, it seems that the patients report the no longer feeling tingly pin and needles sensation as the first noticeable difference. I admit, I will not mind if that is the first change for me. As I was listening to Michael and his hopeful timeline, I found myself looking up at the calendar to calculate when I might be seeing these differences. I do understand that it person is different, and these are just possibilities, but I do believe that one cannot quantify or dismiss the power of the mind. It has been nearly a dozen years from my initial diagnoses, and now for the first time I find myself having hope, real hope.
So Michael has sent me a package of the different vitamins that I need to take. While I am certain that I could have purchased the different items, even the same brands, getting it all from Michael was simply more covenant. It also has the extra benefit of Michael knowing exactly what and how much I am taking, able to make any necessary adjustments. So for now, waiting, and hoping there are no issues with customs. Once my care package arrives, I will officially begin the protocol...I cannot wait.
part of my motivation for this blog was to hopefully provide answers to questions that other might have as contemplating starting the protocol. On the FaceBook pages concerning the protocol I have individuals starting that they are taking 400,000 units of vitamin D, each day. So of course one of my questions concerned what is a realistic starting amount, and what are the increments and frequency. Please do not try to use this as a guide for doing the protocol without proper qualified assistance. It seems that Michael likes to start his patients at a dosage of 1,000 of vitamin D per kilo. He also stated that within in 8 weeks initial improvements occur. Base upon past experiences, it seems that the patients report the no longer feeling tingly pin and needles sensation as the first noticeable difference. I admit, I will not mind if that is the first change for me. As I was listening to Michael and his hopeful timeline, I found myself looking up at the calendar to calculate when I might be seeing these differences. I do understand that it person is different, and these are just possibilities, but I do believe that one cannot quantify or dismiss the power of the mind. It has been nearly a dozen years from my initial diagnoses, and now for the first time I find myself having hope, real hope.
So Michael has sent me a package of the different vitamins that I need to take. While I am certain that I could have purchased the different items, even the same brands, getting it all from Michael was simply more covenant. It also has the extra benefit of Michael knowing exactly what and how much I am taking, able to make any necessary adjustments. So for now, waiting, and hoping there are no issues with customs. Once my care package arrives, I will officially begin the protocol...I cannot wait.
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Hopefully a positive development
Well I have have relayed the results from the endocrinologist to Michael Cawley, whose response was to set an appointment for Tuesday afternoon. Not certain what to expect to happen on Tuesday's appointment. I am crossing my fingers that I will be starting the protocol very shortly. If so, I am curious to see the amount of vitamin D that is recommended, as which other vitamins will be required. I keep reading the facebook pages regarding the protocol which only reinforce my excitement and hope.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Meeting with endocrinologist
Well I was informed by Dr. Cawley that I needed to get my thyroid corrected before I would be able to start the protocol. Well I was informed by the endo that he felt my thyroid was within normal parameters and a follow up blood test is scheduled for June. So no not really sure what that means regarding the possibility of my starting the treatment in the meantime. I have informed Dr. Cawley concerning what I learned at my earlier appointment and now awaiting some response. I am hopeful for some good news indicating that I can begin the protocol shortly. Fingers crossed.....
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