You know it's gonna be a good day...

...when you try to unload the dishwasher at work and it looks like this.



Yes, that's for real. People in my office really do think dishes will get clean while piled on top of each other. A bunch of silly gooses, I tell ya.

I found out today that I am lactose intolerant. I have suffered from stomach problems for years now and was convinced I had a sensitivity to gluten or Celiac Disease. Never once did I think I was actually lactose intolerant. Mainly because I eat so much yogurt and incorporate dairy into my diet on a regular basis. After suffering extra badly for the past few months, I was referred to a GI doctor. The doctor had the lab take blood to test me for Celiac and test my thyroid. I also had to take a 3 hour breath test at the hospital where I drank a repulsive glass of creamy orange liquid and had to breathe into a tube every 30 minutes.
I called the GI doc today and she said the results of my lactose breath test were abnormally high and I have severe lactose intolerance. This makes me both happy and sad since I know what is mainly causing my sickness but I have to give up foods I love. Thank goodness they have such delicious lactose-free options on the market, such as "ice cream" made with coconut milk and coconut milk yogurt. I know there are soy options as well, but I was warned to be careful of soy since it can cause bloating with lactose intolerance. Gross!
I am making an appointment with a nutritionist on Monday. This should help me hone in on foods I can eat, what I should stay away from and what I eat that is additionally making me sick.

Any other lactards out there? :)

xo