Today Was A GOOD Day!

Dec 08, 2009

I had a rather eventful weekend!

Saturday, I met with the Alabama OH forum at the Logan's Roadhouse off of 280E. I wasn't feeling my best, but I was still looking forward to meeting new people and being among people who were have been along the same path as me. Everyone was so nice and welcoming! I was the baby in the bunch as I was 4 weeks out from my surgery, and then Lisa was 6 wks out.  I got to see my "angel" Carmen and her husband, and even Sue Bunnell came by.  I felt so honored to be among such a great group of people. I look forward to making forming new bonds as I make my way down the road of Looserville!

I was looking at some of the pictures taken, and I want you to know it never dawned on me to wear something "Christmas-y". I was like ...dang, I could of at LEAST worn a red shirt or something.

Saturday, I was just totally BLAH. I couldn't keep ANYTHING down..not even WATER. I knew something wasn't right with that so I called the office and the Dr. on call was paged. He called me back really quick. I told him how I was feeling, what I was experiencing and he told me I could come in to the hospital tonight or wait to come into the office that morning. I chose to go to the hospital...ONCE AGAIN. I suspected I was dehydrated or on my way to being dehydrated, and I wasn't keeping anything down, and I wanted to feel better NOW. So, I called my mom and off to Trinity we go.

I was treated for bad nausea and dehydration. They gave me a prescription to help me with the nausea, which in turn helps me to eat/drink and keeps things down. I did pretty good on the meds today. I can take as needed every 4 to 6 hours, so I took one twice today to help me with lunch and getting my liquids.

Can I just tell you, I do NOT like the protein drinks? Unjury, has been the best, but at the moment, I don't have Unjury funds. I did get a sample pack of Nectar products which are good when well mixed, but have a protein after-taste. YUCK!
Being that nausea is an issue for me, I'm pretty sensitive to taste and smell. That aftertaste is NOT helping. Yet, I push forward....

I was suppose to start work yesterday, but since I went in the hospital Sunday evening, that delayed my start. I told the Dr. to write my return to work date for TUESDAY. So soon? Didn't I wan't to rest a day? NO! I HAVE BEEN RESTING FOR OVER MONTH. I AM RESTED OUT. There is only so much "resting" and watching TV that one can do. I just don't understand how people just choose to slack off and do nothing. I have to be doing something or I get anxious and rattled. I have an easy desk job and I don't have to move around a lot. So, I was HAPPY to go to work. I was sooo glad to be back.

I went to my first support group session today and I enjoyed it. It wasn't that many of us. Me and another lady were post op, and there was a guy who was pre-op who was there with his wife. Sue wanted us to share our experiences with him. The other lady had a typical turnaround from surgery to home. My experience has not been anywhere near "typical"..lol.  I told him about my experience but I made sure to tell him not to be scared because of what I went through. My surgery went fine and I have not had any issues with my "parts". My issues sprang up from things that were not directly related, and I am thankful that my Dr'.s are THOROUGH and care enough to listen to me and try to figure things out.  This past weekend was the 3rd time within 30 days that I had been in the hospital. I have not blogged about the first two instances...I will eventually. All in all, I am grateful and thankful, and happy to be on my way.

The weather is really wacky tonight. Very strong winds....its just like a summer day when a thunderstorm is approaching. I checked to see what the temperature was suppose to be for tomorrow, and it said Low 25/high 50. What??? That's INSANE! However, I shall be bundled up and pushing on.

Today was a good day and I continue to praise God for guiding me through!

As of today, 35 lbs lost! *Woot, woot!*

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