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I'm so depressed....
Apr 21, 2009
I'm 10 weeks out today, and I've been sitting here at 53 pounds for over a week, and every friggin' day I get on that scale hoping it will move, but it won't! I'm frustrated to say the least.
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I have been very depressed for over two weeks now, and although I know that depression can be common after WLS, I was already on anti-depressants and had been stable for a long time. I didn't expect this, and it's hit me very hard. I can't sleep at night, and then I end up being in bed all day. I've hardly seen daylight for two weeks.
I went out to my sisters for the Easter weekend, and had a nice time with her and her hubby. They have two adorable little dogs, but my favourite is Charlie. He's a beautiful chocolate brown, long haired dachshund, and he is so lovable. I go out there when I need some "puppy love". I seem to do well when I'm with other people, but once I came home and was alone again, I fell back into this deep depression.
I even slept through my Dr's appointment, that was scheduled for the Tuesday morning, after Easter Monday. I hadn't planned on staying from Friday till Monday at my sisters, but I ended up doing that. So when I left their place on Monday night, I was thinking it was Sunday night, and ended up missing my appointment for the next morning. I didn't make it to the OH support group on Wednesday night either, and I love going to the group and seeing everyone.
April 18th at 1:00 a.m. I was up, writing on the computer, all the messed up, jumbled thoughts in my head. It helped to write it down, but still didn't help me sleep.
As far as food goes, I've sort of "got it down" now, so I'm good that way. I keep forgetting to take my vitamins, and some days even my medications. I know this is part of the depression, but it's just another thing to worry about.
New pic's after 50 pounds!
Apr 07, 2009
A friend asked me to post some new pictures, but I don't have too many that I like. I did post my new avatar pic, and a full length shot. I have a hard time getting them taken, because I live alone and don't often have visitors who can take some nice shots for me. So I end up putting my camera on a ladder, using the timer, and posing! LOL One of these days I'm going to be looking fabulous, and then I'll take a dozen from every angle. My buddy Wendy offered to Photoshop the before and afters side-by-side like hers are. Pretty cool of her, I must say!
Since I'm on regular food now, I'm finding it much easier to get in my protein. It takes a while to adjust to a new way of eating. Some days all I eat is cheese, cheese and more cheese! This morning I made the cottage cheese pancakes from Eggfaces web site. They are so yummy! I also made the Cottage Cheese Fluff that's on the Barix web site, and it is delicious! It's just like eating a dessert. It makes 8 servings, so I've had a dish of it every day. 16 grams of protein, and it feels like I'm cheating!
I also made some yummy nachos when my daughter was here. I bought some black bean taco chips (baked, not fried) and they even have protein in them. They have a lot more flavour than the corn taco chips, in my opinion. I measured mine out, put on some chicken, turkey bacon, and lots of cheese, then melted it in the micro. Had some f/f sour cream with it, and it was sooooo good. I could only eat half of what I had made for myself, but I ate the rest later that night.
I also bought some turkey pepperettes tonight on the advice of some friends on the board, and I'll try them this week. I spent quite a while in Wal-Mart looking at things I normally don't look at. I bought some 3 bean salsa, and some regular salsa too. More cottage cheese...... gotta make that Fluff again! Got some chicken chunks to make a salad, and some bacon so I can make Eggfaces egg bites. I don't know where I'm going to put them though. My fridge and freezer are just stuffed with food. For someone who can only eat 3/4 of a cup of food at a time, I've never had so much food in my fridge!
I'm going to my sisters this weekend, and she hasn't seen me since they brought me home from surgery. She's going to see a huge difference in me. My daughter was thrilled at how much I've lost. Had to do the twirl, so she could see me from all angles! LOL I've lost a lot all over. I really notice it in my butt. Not so much junk in the trunk any more!
Well I'm looking forward to tomorrows meeting, and catching up with everyone. Hope to see you there!
Nancy
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Since I'm on regular food now, I'm finding it much easier to get in my protein. It takes a while to adjust to a new way of eating. Some days all I eat is cheese, cheese and more cheese! This morning I made the cottage cheese pancakes from Eggfaces web site. They are so yummy! I also made the Cottage Cheese Fluff that's on the Barix web site, and it is delicious! It's just like eating a dessert. It makes 8 servings, so I've had a dish of it every day. 16 grams of protein, and it feels like I'm cheating!
I also made some yummy nachos when my daughter was here. I bought some black bean taco chips (baked, not fried) and they even have protein in them. They have a lot more flavour than the corn taco chips, in my opinion. I measured mine out, put on some chicken, turkey bacon, and lots of cheese, then melted it in the micro. Had some f/f sour cream with it, and it was sooooo good. I could only eat half of what I had made for myself, but I ate the rest later that night.
I also bought some turkey pepperettes tonight on the advice of some friends on the board, and I'll try them this week. I spent quite a while in Wal-Mart looking at things I normally don't look at. I bought some 3 bean salsa, and some regular salsa too. More cottage cheese...... gotta make that Fluff again! Got some chicken chunks to make a salad, and some bacon so I can make Eggfaces egg bites. I don't know where I'm going to put them though. My fridge and freezer are just stuffed with food. For someone who can only eat 3/4 of a cup of food at a time, I've never had so much food in my fridge!
I'm going to my sisters this weekend, and she hasn't seen me since they brought me home from surgery. She's going to see a huge difference in me. My daughter was thrilled at how much I've lost. Had to do the twirl, so she could see me from all angles! LOL I've lost a lot all over. I really notice it in my butt. Not so much junk in the trunk any more!
Well I'm looking forward to tomorrows meeting, and catching up with everyone. Hope to see you there!
Nancy
Down 49 pounds!
Apr 03, 2009
I've been having a hard time with the protein, and so my weight had kind of stalled over the past few weeks. I was working really hard to try and get in the protein, without using the supplements, and quite honestly, getting a little depressed. Well, I guess I finally won the battle because I'm down 49 pounds this morning!! Yay me!
With that 49 pounds, my BMI has gone from (TA DA!!!!), 47.4 to 39.3!!!! Yay! My BMI is now officially under 40!
I can scarecely believe that I have lost that much weight. When I went to see my doctor on Monday, she came into the room and said "When I saw you, I thought 'she has lost at least 50 pounds'". I said I had lost 47 so far, and she pointed her finger at me and said "I am very good!" (meaning herself). LOL! She is from India, and has a really good sense of humour. She's been very supportive of my WLS right from the beginning, and I just love her!
My daughter is coming to visit today, and I can't wait to see her
. She hasn't seen me since a week after the surgery, so she'll see a huge difference in me. I just hope I can find something in my closet that fits me nicely, so my WL really shows! She already says I'm a "Yummy Mummy", so things just keep getting better.
I can't remember if I mentioned before, but I took a huge pile of clothing to a consignment shop in Ajax. I hate to part with a lot of it, but what can you do? I needed the closet space, and some of my spring jackets, and leather jackets were HUGE on me now. I just hope I get some decent money for them.
Nancy
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With that 49 pounds, my BMI has gone from (TA DA!!!!), 47.4 to 39.3!!!! Yay! My BMI is now officially under 40!
I can scarecely believe that I have lost that much weight. When I went to see my doctor on Monday, she came into the room and said "When I saw you, I thought 'she has lost at least 50 pounds'". I said I had lost 47 so far, and she pointed her finger at me and said "I am very good!" (meaning herself). LOL! She is from India, and has a really good sense of humour. She's been very supportive of my WLS right from the beginning, and I just love her!
My daughter is coming to visit today, and I can't wait to see her
. She hasn't seen me since a week after the surgery, so she'll see a huge difference in me. I just hope I can find something in my closet that fits me nicely, so my WL really shows! She already says I'm a "Yummy Mummy", so things just keep getting better.I can't remember if I mentioned before, but I took a huge pile of clothing to a consignment shop in Ajax. I hate to part with a lot of it, but what can you do? I needed the closet space, and some of my spring jackets, and leather jackets were HUGE on me now. I just hope I get some decent money for them.
Nancy
What a difference a day makes!
Mar 29, 2009
Well after my horrible night with food Friday night, I was feeling really grim yesterday morning. After I wrote my blog Friday night, I threw up twice more!! Egads!
I couldn't even drink water, or take my medications, so I didn't get much sleep, and was up most of the night. I had to miss shopping with my daughter Saturday too,
because she was also sick, but just with a cold.Saturday when I got up, I had a cheese string to start me off slowly. I was afraid to try and take all my meds, so I left them. I really didn't want to eat, but knew I had to. By lunchtime, I still had no appetite, but Mountain Mike had gotten me thinking about the bonconcinni, and I bought some the other day. I had 2 of the little balls sliced thinly, with 2 little slices of plum tomoato, and 1/4 of a small avocado sliced, and drizzled it with some raspberry vinagrette dressing. It was yummy, and very healthy.
I tried a Lean Cuisine 3 cheese pizza in the microwave (my FIRST pizza since surgery!) and it was decent enough. Not like the real stuff you get from Domino's, but good enough, and I was able to eat the whole thing. Before surgery, that would have been a small snack! I feel pretty good that I was able to get in 42 grams of protein Saturday.
So after taking it very slowly yesterday, I feel like today should be a better day. I'm going to try and do my very best to get in everything I'm supposed to. Protein, water, medications, the lot. I weighed myself yesterday, and found out I'm only down 2 pounds in 10 days!! What a drag.
Wish me luck!
Nancy
Still puking!
Mar 27, 2009
Tonight I thought I would try a new frozen meal that I bought the other day. Stouffers Lean Cuisine Wild Salmon with Basil and Orzo Rice. I remembered to eat the protein first, and that was about all I could eat. I started to get that really uncomfortable feeling in my pouch. I knew I was going to be sick but I persevered with it for about 1/2 an hour, and then stuck my finger down my throat to just get it up!
I hate throwing up, so it's unheard of for me to do this. I had to stick my finger down my throat 4 different times over the course of 1.5 hours, because the darn stuff just wouldn't come up. I still have a bit of discomfort in my pouch, but it's a lot better than it was. I don't know what was in the food that didn't agree with me, because I chewed it really well. I ended up throwing about 90% of the meal out. (well, 100% if you include what I flushed down the toilet!)
I'm trying to get my protein with real food, not shakes or bullets, but I'm not doing a very good job of it. I feel like I'm eating all day long, and yet I'm still not getting in my 62 grams. I'm worried that I'll get sick, or start losing my hair!
On a more positive note, I took a HUGE pile of clothing to a consignment shop in Ajax, that specializes in plus size clothing. The things they have there are lovely, and they only take the best of things. I'm hoping I'll get some decent money for my stuff, and I have more to take on Tuesday.
Oh well, tomorrow is another day, and my daughter is coming and we're going shopping (for her).
Nancy
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I hate throwing up, so it's unheard of for me to do this. I had to stick my finger down my throat 4 different times over the course of 1.5 hours, because the darn stuff just wouldn't come up. I still have a bit of discomfort in my pouch, but it's a lot better than it was. I don't know what was in the food that didn't agree with me, because I chewed it really well. I ended up throwing about 90% of the meal out. (well, 100% if you include what I flushed down the toilet!)
I'm trying to get my protein with real food, not shakes or bullets, but I'm not doing a very good job of it. I feel like I'm eating all day long, and yet I'm still not getting in my 62 grams. I'm worried that I'll get sick, or start losing my hair!
On a more positive note, I took a HUGE pile of clothing to a consignment shop in Ajax, that specializes in plus size clothing. The things they have there are lovely, and they only take the best of things. I'm hoping I'll get some decent money for my stuff, and I have more to take on Tuesday.
Oh well, tomorrow is another day, and my daughter is coming and we're going shopping (for her).
Nancy
Still struggling with the protein
Mar 23, 2009
I'm still finding it difficult to get in all my protein without using the whey protein supplements. I really don't want to use them, because it's nice being able to go out, without worrying about running to the bathroom like a gazelle! I have a coffee date tonight, and sure don't want to have to explain THAT to my date!
My weigh in day is tomorrow. I only weigh myself once a week, or I would drive myself absolutely insane. Last time I was down 30 pounds! Tomorrow is 6 weeks out, so I'll be anxious to see what I've lost, if any.
I made the cottage cheese pancakes on Eggfaces web site, and they were really good. I got 5 out of the batch I made, and 2 is all I can eat at one time. The good news is that they heat up in the microwave in 30 seconds, so they're pretty handy to have in the fridge. I just put them in a ziplock bag. I think the next thing I'll try is the toasted coconut cream pudding! Yummy!! My favourite pie in the world. Who needs the crust? A little dollop of Cool Whip, and I'll think I'm at Teddy's Restaurant in Oshawa, having a slice of their pie. Anyone who's ever been to Teddy's will know what I'm talking about. They're an institution here!
I'm going to start having to eat more meat to get in my protein requirements. The problem is, I live alone, and even a tiny roast would last me forever! My freezer is already stuffed with all my other things, so I don't have lot's of room for 10 or 20 little 2 oz containers of meat! I thought I might try some meat from the deli section, and make rolls with cheese like Eggface does. (she is my hero, btw). Last night I had some cottage cheese with peaches, which I LOVE, but I really think meat is the only way I'm going to get in my protein without resorting to those dreaded protein supplements.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful week. Isn't it great to see the sun shining? Kind of gives me hope that spring is finally here!
Nancy
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My weigh in day is tomorrow. I only weigh myself once a week, or I would drive myself absolutely insane. Last time I was down 30 pounds! Tomorrow is 6 weeks out, so I'll be anxious to see what I've lost, if any.
I made the cottage cheese pancakes on Eggfaces web site, and they were really good. I got 5 out of the batch I made, and 2 is all I can eat at one time. The good news is that they heat up in the microwave in 30 seconds, so they're pretty handy to have in the fridge. I just put them in a ziplock bag. I think the next thing I'll try is the toasted coconut cream pudding! Yummy!! My favourite pie in the world. Who needs the crust? A little dollop of Cool Whip, and I'll think I'm at Teddy's Restaurant in Oshawa, having a slice of their pie. Anyone who's ever been to Teddy's will know what I'm talking about. They're an institution here!
I'm going to start having to eat more meat to get in my protein requirements. The problem is, I live alone, and even a tiny roast would last me forever! My freezer is already stuffed with all my other things, so I don't have lot's of room for 10 or 20 little 2 oz containers of meat! I thought I might try some meat from the deli section, and make rolls with cheese like Eggface does. (she is my hero, btw). Last night I had some cottage cheese with peaches, which I LOVE, but I really think meat is the only way I'm going to get in my protein without resorting to those dreaded protein supplements.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful week. Isn't it great to see the sun shining? Kind of gives me hope that spring is finally here!
Nancy
OK, I couldn't be more excited!! WOW!!
Mar 19, 2009
Last night I went to the Durham OH Support Group meeting, and had a wonderful time. I figured after the meeting, I would zip over to the Wal-Mart, because it's open until midnight. I was going to see if I could find a couple of inexpensive bra's for my declining size! Yay!! Of course, there's no way in hell they had anything there that I could wear. I'll still have to pay the specialty store price tags 
So while I'm in the ladies department, I decided to try on a couple of 1X tops, because the 3X tank tops I've been wearing around the house seemed to be getting a little huge on me! And I noticed the last time I wore my jeans, they were dragging on the ground, so I picked up a size 18 pair to try on. I didn't think they would fit me, but I wanted to see how far I still had to go before I'd be needing a smaller pair. Well they fit like a glove!!!
I couldn't believe it! And the 2 tops I picked up both fit too. No wonder the 3X ones were huge on me!! So now I'm down 3 sizes in my jeans!!
Tonight I'm going into my storage locker, where I have some old clothes in boxes. I'm hoping I'll find some more things to wear.
Wish me luck. I've got a coffee date tonight!!
Nancy
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So while I'm in the ladies department, I decided to try on a couple of 1X tops, because the 3X tank tops I've been wearing around the house seemed to be getting a little huge on me! And I noticed the last time I wore my jeans, they were dragging on the ground, so I picked up a size 18 pair to try on. I didn't think they would fit me, but I wanted to see how far I still had to go before I'd be needing a smaller pair. Well they fit like a glove!!!
I couldn't believe it! And the 2 tops I picked up both fit too. No wonder the 3X ones were huge on me!! So now I'm down 3 sizes in my jeans!!Tonight I'm going into my storage locker, where I have some old clothes in boxes. I'm hoping I'll find some more things to wear.
Wish me luck. I've got a coffee date tonight!!
Nancy
A major whine!
Mar 13, 2009
Well I went on Wednesday for my (supposedly) 2 week follow up, but it was actually 4 weeks. I was kind of ticked off, because other than weighing me, I could have done it over the phone! It took me 5.5 hours to get there, because it was raining, and there were 2 accidents along the way. I was exhausted when I got to the Red Roof, and then discovered I had forgotten the mask for my CPAP machine!! Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep that night, and when I woke up in the morning my eyes were all bloodshot, and I was so, so tired.
My entire appointment with Dr Schram and the dietitian was 1/2 an hour! He said that from now on I can do it over the phone, and have my doctor do all the lab work and fax it to them. Then he can just go over it on the phone with me.
It's a relief to know I won't have to keep doing that drive, as I don't have anyone to share the driving, and I have to go on my own. I wanted to do a bit of grocery shopping while I was there, but I was so tired I didn't take the time. I was going to stay another night, but without the mask for my CPAP, there was no point. Fortunately it was sunny and dry for the drive home, and I made it back in a record 4.25 hours! I just wanted to get home.
On a more positive note, I've lost 26 pounds!
I wish I was feeling better, because I have no energy, and very little motivation to go out. I'm even having my groceries delivered tomorrow, because the thought of having to go shopping is just too much right now.
I'm struggling to take my medications, because some I have to take with food, and others I have to take with water. It takes me an hour or more, to break them up into small enough pieces, and space them 5 minutes apart like they told me to at the hospital. My sleep is suffering, because I'm all screwed up somehow. Maybe I'm still tired from the drive to Michigan and back in 24 hours. I have no appetite, and even the 64 oz of water is getting hard to drink.
I don't think I made a mistake having the surgery, but I am finding it difficult to adjust. The dietitian said I should be having one or two more meals or snacks a day, and I can barely handle what I'm eating. I don't want to start losing my hair, or having any negative side effects. This sucks, and here endeth the rant!
Hope everyone is doing better than I am at the moment,
Nancy
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My entire appointment with Dr Schram and the dietitian was 1/2 an hour! He said that from now on I can do it over the phone, and have my doctor do all the lab work and fax it to them. Then he can just go over it on the phone with me.
It's a relief to know I won't have to keep doing that drive, as I don't have anyone to share the driving, and I have to go on my own. I wanted to do a bit of grocery shopping while I was there, but I was so tired I didn't take the time. I was going to stay another night, but without the mask for my CPAP, there was no point. Fortunately it was sunny and dry for the drive home, and I made it back in a record 4.25 hours! I just wanted to get home.
On a more positive note, I've lost 26 pounds!
I wish I was feeling better, because I have no energy, and very little motivation to go out. I'm even having my groceries delivered tomorrow, because the thought of having to go shopping is just too much right now.
I'm struggling to take my medications, because some I have to take with food, and others I have to take with water. It takes me an hour or more, to break them up into small enough pieces, and space them 5 minutes apart like they told me to at the hospital. My sleep is suffering, because I'm all screwed up somehow. Maybe I'm still tired from the drive to Michigan and back in 24 hours. I have no appetite, and even the 64 oz of water is getting hard to drink.
I don't think I made a mistake having the surgery, but I am finding it difficult to adjust. The dietitian said I should be having one or two more meals or snacks a day, and I can barely handle what I'm eating. I don't want to start losing my hair, or having any negative side effects. This sucks, and here endeth the rant!
Hope everyone is doing better than I am at the moment,
Nancy
Feeling a bit better today
Mar 04, 2009
Still had the flu yesterday. Got up with a pounding migraine. No appetite for anything other than water all day. I called the hospital, and left messages for Dr Schrams office, and the dietitian. I wanted to know how I should look after myself. Did I still need to worry about the protein? Amazingly, both ladies called me back the same day, so I rebooked my appointment for next week, and Tracy the dietitian said just make sure I stay hydrated, and not to worry about the protein until the flu has run it's course.
Had a toasted Bagel-ful at night with a cup of chamomile tea. Forgot until AFTER I ate it, that I'm not supposed to eat and drink at the same time! I don't care, I'm sick.
Today I'm feeling a little better. Still have this lingering migraine that won't go away. I was able to have 1/2 a breakfast pita with 2 TBSP of l/f ricotta cheese mixed with Splenda and cinnamon. It was pretty good, and I made sure to chew it REALLY well. Now I'm having a little bag of pretzel bows from Bariatric Choice. They're nice and plain, with 10 grams of protein, and 1 gram of sugar.
I also got my protein bullets yesterday, that I ordered from Bariatric Choice. I'm trying the fruit punch one today, mixed with 32 oz of water. It's not bad at all. It will sure make things a lot easier for me. The protein shakes have GOT to go!
Hope everyone is doing great!
Nancy
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Had a toasted Bagel-ful at night with a cup of chamomile tea. Forgot until AFTER I ate it, that I'm not supposed to eat and drink at the same time! I don't care, I'm sick.
Today I'm feeling a little better. Still have this lingering migraine that won't go away. I was able to have 1/2 a breakfast pita with 2 TBSP of l/f ricotta cheese mixed with Splenda and cinnamon. It was pretty good, and I made sure to chew it REALLY well. Now I'm having a little bag of pretzel bows from Bariatric Choice. They're nice and plain, with 10 grams of protein, and 1 gram of sugar.
I also got my protein bullets yesterday, that I ordered from Bariatric Choice. I'm trying the fruit punch one today, mixed with 32 oz of water. It's not bad at all. It will sure make things a lot easier for me. The protein shakes have GOT to go!
Hope everyone is doing great!
Nancy
Sick today for the first time
Mar 02, 2009
Woke up this morning with a pounding migraine. I took some liquid Tylenol, but had no appetite. Made some deviled eggs, and ate two of them once I could eat in the afternoon. My tastebuds must be off, because they tasted a bit icky to me, and I usually love them.
I felt chilly most of the day. Finally laid down around 6:30 p.m., and started having nightmares. I was cold, but couldn't wake myself up enough to get another blanket thrown over me. I have sleep apnea, and use a C-Pap machine, but I get sleep paralysis sometimes, and it is scary. I feel like I'm awake, but can't move. My heart felt like it was going to pound right out of my chest, and I was getting emotional. Dreaming about my ex-husband, and wishing he was here. I hate being alone when I am sick. Was finally able to wake myself up at about 7:45. When I got up, I felt my heart pounding.
I knew I had to eat something, so I made myself a slice of french toast. I forgot to take my 2 multivitamins, so I ate those while I was waiting for my french toast to cook. Guess I didn't chew them well enough or something, because after 2 bites of my french toast, i got the most horrendous pain in my pouch. It spread out across my chest, and was horrible. I tried taking tiny sips of water, to see if it would wash it down, but even the water made the pain worse. My head was pounding. After about 5-10 minutes of this, I threw up everything. When I did, the pain in my head was excruciating. Even in my neck it was pounding. I thought it wasn't ever going to stop. I had to sit down with a tiny glass of water and just sip it very slowly.
This was the first time I've thrown up since my surgery. I've felt queazy a few times, but have never thrown up. I was supposed to be leaving for Michigan tomorrow, for my follow up appointment with Dr Schram on Wednesday. I still had chills, but took my temperature and it was lower than normal. I called my sister, who is going with me to Michigan, and told her I'm not sure I can go tomorrow, but will call her in the morning and see how I feel. If I still feel sick, I'll have to postpone my appointment for another week. We'll see how it goes.
Right now I'm just trying to get my meds down, so I can go to bed and get a decent nights sleep. The thermometer on my desk says it's 77.2 degrees in here, but I'm sitting here with sweat pants on, and t-shirt, cardigan, and a down filled vest over it!
Hopefully in the morning I'll feel better, but as of right now, I still feel bad. It's 11:38 p.m. and I have 3 more pills to go. I'm also going to try and take some more liquid Tylenol before I go to bed.
This is the worst day I think I've had since surgery. Hope it's just for today.
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I felt chilly most of the day. Finally laid down around 6:30 p.m., and started having nightmares. I was cold, but couldn't wake myself up enough to get another blanket thrown over me. I have sleep apnea, and use a C-Pap machine, but I get sleep paralysis sometimes, and it is scary. I feel like I'm awake, but can't move. My heart felt like it was going to pound right out of my chest, and I was getting emotional. Dreaming about my ex-husband, and wishing he was here. I hate being alone when I am sick. Was finally able to wake myself up at about 7:45. When I got up, I felt my heart pounding.
I knew I had to eat something, so I made myself a slice of french toast. I forgot to take my 2 multivitamins, so I ate those while I was waiting for my french toast to cook. Guess I didn't chew them well enough or something, because after 2 bites of my french toast, i got the most horrendous pain in my pouch. It spread out across my chest, and was horrible. I tried taking tiny sips of water, to see if it would wash it down, but even the water made the pain worse. My head was pounding. After about 5-10 minutes of this, I threw up everything. When I did, the pain in my head was excruciating. Even in my neck it was pounding. I thought it wasn't ever going to stop. I had to sit down with a tiny glass of water and just sip it very slowly.
This was the first time I've thrown up since my surgery. I've felt queazy a few times, but have never thrown up. I was supposed to be leaving for Michigan tomorrow, for my follow up appointment with Dr Schram on Wednesday. I still had chills, but took my temperature and it was lower than normal. I called my sister, who is going with me to Michigan, and told her I'm not sure I can go tomorrow, but will call her in the morning and see how I feel. If I still feel sick, I'll have to postpone my appointment for another week. We'll see how it goes.
Right now I'm just trying to get my meds down, so I can go to bed and get a decent nights sleep. The thermometer on my desk says it's 77.2 degrees in here, but I'm sitting here with sweat pants on, and t-shirt, cardigan, and a down filled vest over it!
Hopefully in the morning I'll feel better, but as of right now, I still feel bad. It's 11:38 p.m. and I have 3 more pills to go. I'm also going to try and take some more liquid Tylenol before I go to bed.
This is the worst day I think I've had since surgery. Hope it's just for today.
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Oshawa, Ontario, XX
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02/10/2009
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Jul 11, 2008
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