Unpredictability
There is little room for planning in my life. I have just barely corrected the typos in my last update, and here I am back again. We enjoyed having Harley and the kids here for the weekend. They left Monday.
Later in the day, I was resting up from the visit and got up to go to the bathroom. I spent the next two hours in the bathroom as my body purged everything it could, however it could. As things progressed, I realized that between the pain and the fatigue, I couldn't get myself into a car to go to the hospital. And so it happened that I had my first ride in an ambulance. This was certainly not something I hoped to add to my list of "done its." After my ride, I spent the evening in the ER getting fluids and bloodwork. Unable to determine just what was going on, the doctor sent me home with a diagnosis of food poisoning or the stomach flu. I had a below normal temperature at the hospital, but soon after getting home I developed a fever. I was up a few hours more trying to manage the fever, but was finally able to sleep at about 3 o'clock in the morning.
The good news is that I am recovering nicely. I am thankful to my Mom and her always-preparedness for getting me through the ordeal. After a few days of rest, I am back to Curves and walking. I went for 35 minute walks yesterday and today--quite the accomplishment for me.
The crazy thing is that I just can't ever see what's coming. I was doing really well before the weekend and felt a little tired during the weekend. Even on Monday I was feeling decent until I got up. I guess none of us knows what's in store on any given day. I just seem to feel it more these days. But I'm enjoying my unexpectedly quick recovery. And I hope each of you is doing well.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Take care. Jill
Later in the day, I was resting up from the visit and got up to go to the bathroom. I spent the next two hours in the bathroom as my body purged everything it could, however it could. As things progressed, I realized that between the pain and the fatigue, I couldn't get myself into a car to go to the hospital. And so it happened that I had my first ride in an ambulance. This was certainly not something I hoped to add to my list of "done its." After my ride, I spent the evening in the ER getting fluids and bloodwork. Unable to determine just what was going on, the doctor sent me home with a diagnosis of food poisoning or the stomach flu. I had a below normal temperature at the hospital, but soon after getting home I developed a fever. I was up a few hours more trying to manage the fever, but was finally able to sleep at about 3 o'clock in the morning.
The good news is that I am recovering nicely. I am thankful to my Mom and her always-preparedness for getting me through the ordeal. After a few days of rest, I am back to Curves and walking. I went for 35 minute walks yesterday and today--quite the accomplishment for me.
The crazy thing is that I just can't ever see what's coming. I was doing really well before the weekend and felt a little tired during the weekend. Even on Monday I was feeling decent until I got up. I guess none of us knows what's in store on any given day. I just seem to feel it more these days. But I'm enjoying my unexpectedly quick recovery. And I hope each of you is doing well.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Take care. Jill
posted by Anonymous | 2:24 PM
3 Comments:
Hi, Jill! I hadn't checked in on the site for a while, so I was glad to read your recent posts. It might not seem like it to you sometimes, but you definitely are making progress. It is very inspiring to hear about, so keep on making those posts and keep on making steady progress. I wish you all the best! - Michelle
Hi Jill! I hadn't checked the site in a while and was so happy to see both that you were posting and the numerous updates. I know you're frustrated, but I'm thrilled to see that you're improving slowly but steadily. We've had some medical issues with our youngest son (8 months old now) and it always feels like two steps forward, three steps back, a few baby steps forward, etc. In the end though I have to remind myself that there is improvement as little as it may seem at that moment and I think the same probably holds true for you as well. I'll continue thinking of you and praying for you and checking in for more updates! Take care,
Becky
I just realized my profile didn't leave my full name before Jill - it's Becky Tamashasky (Becky Cheadle from CHS).
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