Ok, so for like the past month, I've been nauseous almost constantly (and no, I'm not pregnant - I'm sure). It's hard to eat at times, and I get heartburn a lot since stopping my Nexium. Apparently, I have gastroparesis, and some of the meds I've been taking don't help with it, so I've stopped taking them...
After a four day stay in the hospital last week, I hope to goodness I'm done for a while. I had been throwing up for a couple of days prior to my admission and didn't stay on top of my blood sugar like I should have - especially that morning. I was visiting my new endo, and he hospitalized me for DKA then didn't show up at the hospital (which wasn't my choice hospital in the first place - ugh!) and instead left me in the care of three doctors in four days. :( Seems each of them had their own agenda, but I finally got released - which was very important to me due to my grandpa being in the ICU, which was the first place I headed when I got home. My Papa is better now, but he is still on a catheter and at home. He has a couple of doctor visits coming up, as do I.
I talked with my PCP during my followup this past Monday, and he referred me to a surgeon since it seems like every time I experience stomach pain, my gallbladder and/or appendix has to be involved. They did an ultrasound of them this go-round, so I can't wait to see my new surgeon on consult regarding this and see if yanking out my gallbladder and my appendix will help with the constant stomach pain and nausea. I also have a new internal medicine doctor and will schedule an appointment with him this upcoming week. He goes to my church, and his wife is a wonderful lady! =) I will see my endo as well as my GI doc on the 13th, providing I can get dismissed from jury duty. If not, I'll have to reschedule both appointments (again)!
The good news is that my fibro pain seems to be fading slowly but surely. I place responsibility for this on my wonderful chiropractor and his nurse. It's so nice to get a "proper" adjustment that doesn't consist of a gun-like tool but hands-on instead. I also think the ultrasound therapy and traction bed help immensely.
Other than that, Pais is now in second grade - and my 38th birthday is looming in the near future. The 10th annual Brownwood Reunion is coming up in two weeks, as is my 20th class reunion! No rest for the weary, right? hahahahaha Wrong!! I'm loving naps lately. They seem to help me regain my strength... Now if I can just feel good enough to go to a football game, life would be lovely. After beating the #7 state-ranked team 27-26, my Longhorns lost to the #4 state-ranked team 23-20. They put up a heck of a fight, and if the game would have gone a bit longer, they would have won. Props to my 'Horns and our new Coach Bowden!!
Ok - final topic... I just watched The Cove tonight after watching the series The Bloody Cove last night. Seeing as how I love Whale Wars so much (and the season is over), the dolphins now are my new cause - I just wish I had the money, time and strength to be involved other than writing my opinion about it and signing the petition regarding it. I respectfully request that anyone reading my silly blog please click on the widget below and sign the petition to end the dolphin slaughtering in Japan. Thanks in advance.
Well, it's getting late - and my bed is calling my name. Time to drag my new Old English Bulldog puppy out from under the couch and head that way. Hope you all have a blessed Labor Day weekend - and send some prayers my way as well as my Papa's way... Thanks in advance!
