5 days out - 8.28.2011

Sep 04, 2011

Went out today for the first time since I came home. I was a little afraid that the movement etc would throw me off balance. My eyes are still not focusing right. Elwin and I went to the grocery store and I got some "new" foods that I can have like sweet potatoes, fish etc. I tell you my grocery bill wouldn't be much if it was just me. There is not a lot I can get yet and I can only eat small little portions. I mean a container of yogurt lasts me 2-3 meals.
My right foot is starting to act up again. Before the surgery I had a bad bout with sciatic nerve on my right side. I bent down to tie my sneaker and this horrible shock went right down my leg and came out my toes it seemed. I tried three or four times to bend down, only to receive the same sensation. Ever since my toes and the top of my foot feel like they are burning. The right side of my calf is numb and at times throbs. I guess It didn't bother me while I was in the hospital because I was so drugged up, but now that I am taking no pain killers, it's back. I can't sleep at night. My leg jumps and throbs, and burns and itches. The Dr said I need to go to therapy for my back. I have three bulging discs and a possible herniated disc. All I know is this pain is driving me mad.
I know I'm not getting enough protein. I bought some ketone strips to test for ketones. My sugar is stable but still a little high for me and my blood pressure is still up some, but it's going to take time to see a change in these things.

I had my first meal of Fish and sweet potatoes today. I may have eaten it too fast. I have to learn to slow down.

To be contiuned

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