Wendi Dee's Health Update: Cured from Lyme

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A month has gone by since my last health update. At this point, I consider myself healed of lyme disease! In the past I asked the lyme specialist doctor if there's a way to test to see for certain the lyme is gone, but he said there isn't. So, I go on my inner wisdom, which tells me that it's gone and now I simply need to continue healing from all that the lyme brought with it.

We're still not comfortable sharing what we've been learning and doing to help move my body into an even healthier state, but it's obviously working. I've been able to go back to daily living, for the most part, without much assistance at all. I've organized the house again (Jim and KDcaT were busy caring for me and the house wasn't the top priority for the past half a year), caught up on all of the laundry, responded to all of my email that had been piling up, and I've been able to be more social again. The biggest improvements are that I can now prepare my own food without experiencing any pain, and I can dress myself with only minimal assistance at times! BIG improvements!

Here's a list of some things I am currently healing from. These issues arose from lyme, and now that I'm cured from it, my body can recover from the residual effects of the disease.

Weight Gain: The lyme bacteria attacked my thyroid, causing my numbers to nearly triple in only one month ... resulting in hypothyroidism. I've gained about 20 pounds over the past half a year (for those wondering, it didn't come after I experimented with the cooked veggies I talked about last month). I was upset at first that I was gaining weight, but I know the raw diet helps my weight stabalize. I know my body will recover from this temporary weight gain. I'm not going to say it's pleasant to see excess weight on my body, though!
Muscle Loss: Since my shoulders and arms were in severe pain, I rarely moved them. It was impossible to move my arms most of the time without crippling over in pain and tears. As a result, my shoulders became locked/frozen and I experienced severe muscle loss. From my shoulders down to my elbows, the muscle is barely there. My arms look sickly, especially in the shoulder area. Of all the things that lyme brought with it, this is the most upsetting to me. My upper arms look like those of an eldery woman who doesn't have any strength left ... all skin and bones. I do know that with a lot of effort on my part, I'll be able to rebuild the muscle again.
Saggy Skin: With the loss of muscle came the terrible result of saggy skin. The entire time I was regaining my health on the raw food diet, I never had the saggy skin (something many people fear when losing close to 100 pounds). I was amazed at how quickly the skin responded to the change in diet and weight loss. Now, however, the muscle loss has left me with saggy skin in my upper arms. Again, my arms look like those of an elderly woman. I'm hoping as I build the muscle the skin will no longer sag.
Minimized Range of Motion: The range of motion I have in my shoulders is extremely minimized. I probably should have taken some videos to show you just how locked my arms were at the worst point. Since I've healed from the lyme, however, I've been able to slowly increase the range of motion a little at a time. Jim created a fantastic pulley system for me, so that I can stretch my arms as far as they'll go. The range is increasing a little more every day (which is why I can now dress myself with very little assistance these days!).

It's amazing to me that, until the point when I decided to surrender to the path I was on with this disease, I was in extreme misery. My life was dark, overflowing with fear, pain, frustration, helplessness, and so much more. Once I decided to surrender and see where this journey took me, when I began embracing the experience with a deep love, everything started falling into place. I've learned so much about myself, about health, and much, much more! The journey isn't over, as I still have a lot of recovering to do, but I'm past the painful part and feeling bright and filled with even more light and love than I was prior to the lyme bacteria entering my body. Am I thankful that I've experienced lyme disease? On some level, I think I am. However, I'm also very thankful that I'm now cured from lyme and all that's left is recovery from the disease!

Original Comments

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On February 1, 2010, Jim Dee wrote:

forgot to attribute the second photo... The Indian woman dancing in from Flickr user "quinn.anya" (creative commons license).

On February 1, 2010, bitt wrote:

thank you so much for sharing. congrats on being free and clear of lyme! is it the kind of disease that once it goes away, it goes for good

i can relate to the pain issues you describe. maybe i am grateful a littel bit that mine comes and goes because i do end up using my arms when it doesn't hurt. i was mad at myself for doing this instead of just resting but i won't be now.

thank you for being brave enough to admit that you got sick even though you were on the raw diet. someone recently attacked me on my blog for being sick even though i eat raw foods. little do they know how it could be a lot worse without the healing of raw foods.

On February 1, 2010, Joanna_Steven wrote:

I'm so happy for you, you can't even imagine :) I wish you lots of courage as you recover, and I wish you a very speedy recovery! <3 Joanna.

On February 1, 2010, Chris wrote:

So happy to read this and praying that your full and complete recovery will come much faster than anyone imagines it can!

On February 2, 2010, TerriDactyl wrote:

Good Girl!

Declaring and feeling, "I am cured" is the cure. I love it Wendi.

Let me tell you why I am greatful to your lyme disease.
1. You feel brighter, and are filled with more light and love than before.
2. It gave me a chance to see you as I see myself, as a flawed human and relate, instead of seeing you as someone who could do something (be 100% raw) that I could never do. For example, I could never see Markus Rothcranz as anything other than an alien.
3. I got to know Jim as more than just an example of a raw foodist, I see him as human, and a loving and caring human at that.
4. You now know so much more spiritually and mentally about surrender and that can only help me in the long run.
5. You now know so much about healing and I am very much looking forward to the time when you are comfortable sharing what you've learned with me.

I love you Wendi. All of you, which is to say that with your painful experience, you are the you that I love.

Terri

On February 2, 2010, Patricia Robinett wrote:

WONDERFUL, wendy!!! bodies are extremely resilient... yours will bounce back in no time. i thought you might like this quote from *a course in miracles* since it appears you have done it... CONGRATULATIONS, darlin!!!

"It takes great learning to understand that all things, events, encounters and circumstances are helpful." ACIM Teacher's Manual 4.I Trust

On February 2, 2010, rrnancyr wrote:

Wendi, I am so happy to hear how much you have improved. My daughter that I wrote you about in Jan. is back at college and doing pretty well. She still has good and bad days. Her worst thing now is her right hand, which she could hardly use. ShHe is able to use it a little more without pain. We do have an appointment with a Lyme's specialist in MaArch when she is home on spring break.

Thanks for all your help, Nancy

On February 2, 2010, colleenmccauley wrote:

TerriDactyl!!!! You have just beautifully stated so many things I was thinking and could never have said it better than you.

Wendi, I am truly overjoyed to hear this good report. You are such an inspiring person to me. I will wait patiently for the time that you feel you can reveal the things that brought you to this glorious point in your healing journey. You are a shining light. Much love to you! ~Colleen~

On February 2, 2010, Vita wrote:

This sounds similar to what l have gone through with fibromyalgia. l was tested for Lyme, as well. The raw food diet l've been on for the last year helped a lot, but l am no in a bad flare-up for no reason l can determine. l hope this one passes quickly, it's been tough few weeks. l might also suggest EFT, it has helped me. My heart goes out to you, Wendi. l commend you for the insight your healing path has brought you. l agree, we must listen to our inner voice to heal ourselves.

On February 2, 2010, sherylmiller wrote:

Fabulous Wendi,
I strongly beleive that our inner wisdom gives us many answers to life's questions but it is up to us whether we hear them or not.
Thanks so much for sharing your, what would of been very personal details, with your Pure Jeevan family.

Those was some lovely words that Terri has written.

What has just come to my while I was writing this is that sometimes when I am sick determines my faith in my healing process.

I look forward to many posts.
sheryl miler
canberra
australia

On February 2, 2010, debbiedoesraw wrote:

Such Awesome news!
I cannot wait to hear what you did to move that Lyme out of your precious body. Remember Wendi, the body is just the vehicle for the soul, you are still you, no matter what you look like from the outside!
love you
deb

On February 2, 2010, DebB wrote:

This is fantastic news Wendi!! I am so happy for you ~ cured from lyme - I am all smiles!

Something that I have found SO beneficial to me the past 2 months has been massage therapy. My current therapist is my third and she's a gifted healer. She is breaking up adhesions on my muscles and such and really giving me a lot of relief. She said it was like glue in there.

This isn't a feel good spa massage - this is actually DOING something and HEALING. It's awesome.

Again - congratulations, I am thrilled with your news today! I wish you continued healing!

With Love,
Debbie *�*

On February 2, 2010, ameliarta wrote:

So very happy for your recovery! When you feel comfortable sharing what you did, please do. My son has Lyme.
Thanks,
Amelia

On February 2, 2010, MARY wrote:

FANTASTIC! WONDERFL NEWS SO DELIGHTED FOR YOU, LOVE AND PEACE XX

On February 3, 2010, tinaintheraw wrote:

Hi sweetie!

I am so thrilled that you are feeling so good, and know that the other items you wrote of will return to your liking very soon and with a lot of love. I am so, so happy for you! From my recent surgery experiences I would highly recommend a very good physical therapist to get you on the road to successful healing with your range of motion. Even a few sessions will give you some great tools/exercises to get you on your way. I was in therapy for 16 months (from initial surgery and through 2 more), and what a blessing it was. I have complete range of motion, and ability to lift weights now - you would never know I had multiple issues with both arms/shoulders. I love my PT for all the wonderful things she did for me and the gift of movement and flexibility that she gave me. Also, check out some of Tanya Zavasta's books...she had severe hip surgeries and has worked through a lot of her issues with hot yoga (and raw food, of course!).

Oh Wendi! I am so happy for you I could just jump up and down right now! I am in AK this week, but I am sending you virtual hugs and kisses from Anchorage!

Hugs, Tina

On February 4, 2010, Harmony wrote:

Hi Wendi, so good to read you recovery story. Good for you! May you continue to get stronger and better every day in every way.