Feb 21

It's been almost 2 weeks since my last update- the last week of which has been in the winter storm of 2021.  Because of the inclement weather, both therapy sessions last week were canceled.  I never did receive a reply to my previous email and i haven't been able to meet the staff to ask in person.  

Regardless, i don't feel particularly better... i don't feel worse.  I really do feel like the benefits of the therapy are so small, it is difficult to say it is working.   During my last conversation with Dr. Buckley in early February, he effectively asked me to quit measuring progress against my expectations- he said it is creating stress that is working against the therapy.   

I'll be transparent- i personally don't buy it.  I'm not getting better because i think I'm not getting better?!?!  If i (or anyone) could think myself to healing, i would have saved thousands of dollars.

Evenings still remain almost painful.  My toes still feel raw and under certain blankets positioned wrong, it actually hurts.

In other updates, the light therapy machine is creating measurable sensations.... i actually feel worse after using the light machine now.  I presume it is increasing circulation which is somehow trying to stimulate the nerves.  This is a different behavior than early sessions where the light therapy had virtually no effect. 

Finally, I'm still ardently trying to stick to the prescribed Keto diet.  I measured my Ketones at 1.8 yesterday- which i understand is pretty good.  My weight is also steadily decreasing still.   I weighed @ 221lbs this morning- which pleases me because i weighed 242 lbs when i started 2 months ago.   That makes for a 10lb/month loss (21lbs down from Dec 22 to Feb 21).  Sadly, my cravings for sugar and carbs is still strong.  :-P

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