EUREKA!

Dec 17, 2009

Today I went to my PCP and had a "wow" moment.

My PCP, Dr. Odi is a very good, sweet Dr. and I am glad to have him as my Dr. He is always real with me about my health, what I need to do, what I didn't need to do. He was the one who revealed to me that I was diabetic and had a couple of other issues that my other Dr. never told me about. I was so shocked when I found out that I was diabetic and had high cholesterol. He got me on a steady regimen to get my numbers in line, but he was always honest with me about my weight.  Every issue I had/was dealing with was connected to my weight. He was the one who referred me to my awesome Bariatric Surgeon and I had his full support on the WLS Surgery.

Well, today was my first visit with him since the I had the surgery. He was excited, but he noticed right off that I wasn't feeling well. And I wasn't. Once again, I was having a problem with eating and throwing up. I was getting frustrated and sad, and wondering if I had made a terrible mistake with the whole thing. Granted, I was losing weight, but I couldn't eat anything!  So, I explained to him everything that I went through since the surgery up to now. He was very kind and even apologetic that I had such a rough time. I mean, I didn't blame him at all...my health has always been kind of delicate. If someone got a 24 hr flu, I had it for 36. If someone had a slight stomachache, I had the stomach flu.   I am not a hyperchondriac in any shape, form or fashion...that's just how things have always been for me. I don't enjoy being sick nor do I seek attention from it.

Anyhoo, the main thing for me has been nausea. He noticed that I was swallowing a lot and asked where my sinus bothering me. I have always had allergies, and my nose had been running since the weather changed. He said "AHA! That's the problem. Your sinues are draining into your stomach, which is now much smaller. So it fills up with mucus, whch makes your nauseas, and then by the time you do try to eat something, you have no room for it, which cause's you to throw up. We will get that zapped and on its way TODAY!"

 But of course! It all makes perfect sense!

He gave me a shot for the drainage and told me to go get some Zyrtec-D (Which I got the CVS version to save money). He also gave me a B12 shot, and he said next month he will teach me how to administer it to myself. YIKES! I prefer to let him do it...if I don't have to pay a co-pay. LOL

He also told me to drink warm liquids which will help  break the mucus down that's draining into my stomach and to eat warm soft foods. I can tell a difference already! On my way to work, I stopped by the grocery store and got a variety pak of teas that I can keep at my desk. I then stopped at a coffee shop that just opened and bought some tea that they made behind the counter. It was called "Georgia Peach" and it was DELICIOUS! The warm liquid also soothes my tummy, and I had a pretty good day to day! Before I was going to eat something, I always made sure to have a warm drink before it was time for me to eat. I KEPT IT DOWN!  Even as I type this blog, I made myself some Tea to drink. Later on, I will eat my dinner.  I am feeling sooo much better about things...you just don't know.

I got my Zyrtec-D (store brand), my variety of Decaf flavored teas, and my soft foods. Your girl is good to go! Woot, Woot!

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