Part 3 of 5: First IV Treatment

You are watching a 5 part documentation of my first nutrient IV treatment therapy with my new ND, Dr. Erika Horowitz at San Francisco Natural Medicine. As of November 7th 2009 I will be going to this clinic once a week (Satrudays) to get IVs of amino acids and micronutrients that I am not able to get through diet alone due to anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and digestive/malaborption damage/distress. I will be getting a series of 10 treatments and at that point we will be doing follow up tests, weight check in, vitals, etc. to see how my first 10 treatments have helped and where to proceed. I will eventually be able to, and can't wait, meet all my nutritional needs from my raw food diet alone. I have done it in the past but then again was at a better place of health.

This series contains NUMBERS: weights, caloric intake, vitals and such. You will also see the IV line going in. I am not responsible for your triggers, you have been warned. This document is for educational purposes only. If you would like to use it for educational purposes then I ask that you ask my permission first. I will not be taking emails or multiple questions as I do not have the energy to do this and need to focus on my recovery. You get what you see in this 5 part series : )

This is NOT covered by insurance. However, we are going to try to work something out. I will keep you updated on that. Treatments cost $190 - $230 an IV - cost depends on how much IV I can tolerate per session... This is a major step in my recovery and me being serious about saving my own life. I give God all the glory for guiding me and giving me willpower to proceed. Thank you all for your support as well.

ALL COMMENTS MUST APPROVED BY ME FIRST. PLEASE BE PATIENT. All unsupportive or offensive comments will be deleted and user blocked, no exceptions.

For more info on nutrient IV therapy:
http://www.somaacupuncture.com/intravenous-nutrient-therapy.html

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• nutrient
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• therapy
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• holistic
• recovery
• eating disorders
• anorexia
• nervosa
• bulimia
• health
• weight
• emaciation
• restoration
• amino acids
• micronutrients
• balance
• naturopathic
• san francisco natural medicine

[delightfullydeformed]

what a cool idea to get this on film - you're so awesome, johnny! i'm finding it interesting to learn about this process - my doctor and i have discussed it as an option before, but she doesn't know much about it. thanks for putting these up! <3

[MyOwnStickFigure]

I totally recommend it, brilliant idea and great way to help save your life. i'd recommend you do some research, she might be able to refer you to somone local who does it and can help!!!

[Paramystical]

humor intact AND color coordinated! your Mom's doing great with the cam, btw.

[MyOwnStickFigure]

lol Melissa, I love it, this totally made me smile!!! there are threads of yellow hidden in the scarf, love these colors - love your colors even more.

[rennickelizabe]

godsped please take care

[1flamerz]

I always trip up my doctors by asking them for a cookie or a lollipop for being good. They have yet to give me a treat.

[fontario4]

I have hello kitty bandaids too!

[xWillowTheBlueFairyx]

That was hard to watch but I am glad I did. It was interesting to see/hear what was going into your vein there. Smiled the part where you asked what you could have for being brave. Bless your heart! Aloah and onto the next one now. Hugs and fairy dust on your dinosaur ouchy xxx

[GorgeousJourney]

Good job going to do this, hun! :)

[Oyin26]

Stumbled upon your videos, God Bless you, I know you can get healthier and more nourished again, you can do it!

[firstbb24]

Thank you so much for sharing, you are an amazing person:)

[shav0nne]

I'm sooooo proud of you hun.. in taking those steps towards a healthier life.

Hugs and kisses,

:) -Shavonne

[Mschattrj]

Not only are you brave, you are dedicated to your recovery, keep up the good work and thank you so much for sharing.

[Lovesenduringpromise]

Lol I love how you said 'It's a nice fall color'. Your so cute, haha.