Rustys-Gal
Wonderland
Jul 07, 2011
It's been a tough few weeks both emotionally and physically. My dear sweet mother in-law is in the 7th and final stage of Alzhiemer's. This disease is so debilitating - it seems to drain the life not only out of the patient but out of the caregiver and family members as well. It is so hard to see her go through not eating, not moving, not responding. I know (and believe) that God has a plan for each of us and that he does all thing in HIS time. As much as I will miss her, I hope that he calls her home before she suffers much longer.So, I suppose that may have lead to my physical issue(s) . My pouch and intestines have been really "testy" lately. No matter if I drank or ate - it hurt. In fact, I had decided to give it a few more days, and if things didn't improve, I was going to set up an appt with my surgeon. Thank goodness - yesterday and today have been a little better. The worst part of all was that the uncomfortableness was keeping me from eating and drinking like I needed to. I know that my intake was well below the requirements. I also know the important of ensuring that my protein, fluids etc are up to par. My weight loss has slowed down which I am sure is associated with my recent nutritional decline. I am striving deligently to recover. I know I will get there....one step at a time.
On a good note: Yesterday I weighed in @ 195#. YEAH!!! On a recent neurologist visit, my records indicated that in March of this year I weighed 247. Based on this, I have lost 52#...not bad if I say so myself. (LOL)
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About Me
Chesapeake, VA
Location
21.6
BMI
Surgery
05/18/2011
Surgery Date
Mar 06, 2011
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