sicky mcsickerson

I'm finding that I'm getting sick a lot more. Usually, I rarely get the common colds and flu that seems to affect many around me. I like to chalk it up to copious amounts of OJ/vitamin C. But, since I'm not able to eat, and the acid in OJ is bad, so are pills, it seems lately it's been an issue. This is the second time in about 4-5 weeks that I've had a head cold. It's annoying, but also very draining. Just can't fight it like I used to.

Went in today for the initial meeting about the cisapride study. I almost didn't sign up. 19 pages of warnings and information, 5 of those pages being drug interaction warnings. It's kind of scary actually. Had an EKG and blood test, so we'll see if I'm ok to proceed. I can tell you right now that my hopes aren't that high simply because I've never, ever been good with medication. But, who knows. Gotta try something. Lost another 2 or 3 lbs.

I apologize if anyone is offended by my language, but last night was goddamned awful. Yesterday I had a little applesauce for breakfast and a hot mocha. Lunch (late) was some pureed peas and curried-carrot-ginger soup. I was fine after all that. Then at about 5pm, I had a handful of Cheez-its and one slice of thin-sliced turkey. Rebel, I know. I felt moderately ok, so about an hour and a half later, I had the rest of the Cheez-its (one of those small, vending-size bags). Yeah, and I did have about 8oz of Pimm's and ginger ale. I was incapacitated for the rest of the night, just lying there trying desperately not to throw up. It also felt like a lot of air is trapped in my stomach. Ended up going to bed early. What else was I supposed to do? More lost time and it seems to be in a bad stage right now. Perfect, since I have company in town and I'll have to explain. She wants to take me out to dinner on Monday, ha.

Right now, I still feel nauseous, but I'm not sure if it's because I'm hungry, it's residual, it's an air pocket, or I'm making myself worry. I'm scared of eating but I'm hungry. Even when I'm nauseous, the hunger is still there. I'll just stick to liquids today and see how it goes. I have too much to do to lose time by being sick.

Liquid Diet Recommendation

So, liquids/pureed food is just how it's going to be for awhile. Luckily, I can have coffee still so all is not lost. I would truly be much more depressed if I had to cut coffee out.

For anyone out there with the same issue, I recommend this: http://www.amazinggrass.com/green-superfood-powder.html mixed with this: http://www.nakedjuice.com/#OurJuices/Background/MainMenu/Families/PureJuice/bottle1

Whole Paycheck (aka Whole Foods) carries both, and they also have a nifty little Blender Bottle for about $6.

Case of the Mondays

And some severe bloatage. I get so tired and depressed when this happens. How many hours have I lost. I'm sitting here, trying to make myself work, but all I want to do is lie down.