April 2, 2010

Apr 02, 2010

  Been awhile since I have written.  So I thought it might be good to do some writing.  Although it is kind of funny how when I felt like garbage I didn't feel like even looking at this site.  So I guess in a way this mens I am feeling better.  After my last reg appointment which at that time things seemed great and I was dealing with things pretty well, then BAM 2 days later I started having problems.  They had told me at the last appointment that I needed to be consuming more and more water.  I myself could tell I was getting dehydrated.  My lips were dry, my mouth was always dry, but consuming large amounts of water just was that easy right now.  Anyway, to jump ahead, the one thing I wasn't counting on was constipation like no other I had ever known.  That whole weekend was awful.  I even callto speak with the Doctor that was on call and I think everyone probably thought I was crazy.  It was embarassing to have to talk about this to everyone and try to get help from Rob and advice from everyone.  I made it through the weekend but not with much relief.  For the next couple of weks it was more of the same.  Excrutiating pain, harly any bowel movements, colace, MOM, Merilax, enemas, etc...  It was AWFUL.  One day I woke up so weak and thought, "ok I need to get some help". I ended up going to the ER at Centenial and they dx me with low Potassium.  So then I added Potassium to my list of meds.  However, my main problem was not resolved.

     So fro the next couple weeks it was the same garbage.  I was in pain at times, scared to go to the bathroom, and weekends seemed to be spent in the bathroom.  I was increasing my fluids greatly and on stool softeners.  I finally called my Primary Doctor who of course couln't see me for weeks and then called Dr. Dyer's office and pretty much pleaded with them and said I knew I was not crazy and I need some help, because I didn't know how much more I could take.  They got me in the following week.  In the mean time after a lot o pain and discomfort I had some major relief this week.  Whew...  Dr. Dyer referred me to Dr. Susan Briley, who was also pretty nice and so far with her help also I really thinkthings are getting better.

   I know this isn't such a great topic, but I don't think I realized how bad something like dehydration then constipation could be sooo awful.  I just hope things keep continuing to heal and get better.

  As far as everything else.  Food wise, I am getting really sick of eating the same things over and over again.  I am holding strong, but this really sucks!  Don't get me wrong, I am greatful for the weight loss which by the way so far is 64lbs. (Yeah!)  So that is why I am realy trying to just suck it up.  I know new foods will be comming soon I hope.  I am starting to experiment a bit myself.  Such as, I had cucmbers tonight and I have found that I can have dill pickles.  I did discover at the Chineese restruant that the "chicken"  I think it was may have been a tad to greasy for me to eat.  Like I said though I am trying and I am dealing with all the things I can't have.  Eating out just plain stinks right now and it is a waste of money when you order something that you think you could have and then realize...nope, not a good idea.  Oh well, anyway, I still would like to go to a support group so I am working on that.  I really think I need to work on my attitude smetimes though and make the best of the food variety.

   Well, I think I will get going for now.  I think writing sometimes really does help.

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