Since I got my tonsils out on Monday, I think I have eaten about 1000 calories total. It has been so difficult to swallow and on Wednesday, I horked twice. I think part of the problem is that the medications I'm on (Amoxicillin, Codeine and Acetaminophen) are making me queasy--and they don't taste all that great either. It's a catch 22...I can live with the excruciating pain or take the meds and deal with the upset stomach or take the meds so I can choke some food down and then take my chances that the food won't come back up. I can only hope that I am losing weight like crazy!! Of course, I've been watching a lot of TV between naps the last few days and every pizza, cinnamon roll, hamburger etc commercial that comes on makes me want to order something and put it in the blender so I can at least taste it. So I'm looking forward to being able to swallow painlessly again.
Unfortunately, Andy left last night to go to Idaho Falls. His grandma passed away on Sunday. I wasn't sure how I'd react to the tonsillectomy, so I planned on not going--just in case. (Knowing now that I am still in quite a bit of pain, I'm glad I didn't buy a ticket and risk getting even sicker on the plane.) Andy has been very good at forcing me to take my meds (they're sooo nasty) and trying to get me to eat.
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Friday, February 8, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
I wanna be sedated!
I went in to the hospital this morning at 5am and had surgery at 7:30am. Andy has been such a sweetheart to take me to the hospital so early and to be so attentive to what I need. There have already been several impromptu dance sessions--featuring some of his best work, in an effort to cheer me up. He's a good kid.
I've had to spell my first, middle and last names more times than I care to remember (every nurse who came to check in on me had to have me spell my name and state my date of birth). I got some sweet hospital jewlry too. Those bracelets are so sassy. It was fun to be anesthetized. As soon as the anesthesiologist started the good stuff, I remember the lights in the O.R. started moving around and I was out! The next thing I remember was a bunch of nurses milling about waking me up and I wanted them to go away so I could keep sleeping. It was bad enough that I had to be there by 5am. I also started coughing and trying to clear my throat. It's awfully hard to cough when there's an oxygen mask on your face.
I was taken up to a recovery room where Andy was able to be with me. The room had a beautiful view of the ocean and it was a beautiful day! That helped a lot. I stayed there for about four hours so they could make sure I was not going to hork or anything. The medication they've had me on, Codeine, has made me really sleepy. We got home at around 2:30pm and I slept for a couple hours. So far, it hasn't been too bad. I'm sad that I can't have Jamba Juice (fruit juices are too acidic and would hurt my throat). But Andy's out getting me some Slim Fast shakes now so I can get some nutrients in me rather than just eating Jell-O and popsicles all day.
In other news, I went to my first day of school on Saturday and it was kinda fun to be in a school environment again. It really is nice to be back in school and not feel like I can't afford the supplies I need. Some of the other youngins' in the class were a little overwhelmed by the long list of things we needed to buy. Anyhow, since I had enrolled in Ceramics II, I was able to throw on the wheel (make pots etc on the wheel). I quickly remembered how difficult it is to center the clay and keep it centered. My first try was a total flop and then I made two other pots and some pieces I will use to test the glazes.
It was a lot of fun to get back into the ceramics groove. It's such a fun, creative release for me. I still feel a bit rusty, but it's fun anyway.
I also haven't mentioned that I had to drop out of the OC Mormon Choir this term because I won't be around for the concert due to our trip to China. It also doesn't help that I got my tonsils out and would have had to miss a practice or two anyway. I hope to get back into it for the Spring term.
I've had to spell my first, middle and last names more times than I care to remember (every nurse who came to check in on me had to have me spell my name and state my date of birth). I got some sweet hospital jewlry too. Those bracelets are so sassy. It was fun to be anesthetized. As soon as the anesthesiologist started the good stuff, I remember the lights in the O.R. started moving around and I was out! The next thing I remember was a bunch of nurses milling about waking me up and I wanted them to go away so I could keep sleeping. It was bad enough that I had to be there by 5am. I also started coughing and trying to clear my throat. It's awfully hard to cough when there's an oxygen mask on your face.
I was taken up to a recovery room where Andy was able to be with me. The room had a beautiful view of the ocean and it was a beautiful day! That helped a lot. I stayed there for about four hours so they could make sure I was not going to hork or anything. The medication they've had me on, Codeine, has made me really sleepy. We got home at around 2:30pm and I slept for a couple hours. So far, it hasn't been too bad. I'm sad that I can't have Jamba Juice (fruit juices are too acidic and would hurt my throat). But Andy's out getting me some Slim Fast shakes now so I can get some nutrients in me rather than just eating Jell-O and popsicles all day.
In other news, I went to my first day of school on Saturday and it was kinda fun to be in a school environment again. It really is nice to be back in school and not feel like I can't afford the supplies I need. Some of the other youngins' in the class were a little overwhelmed by the long list of things we needed to buy. Anyhow, since I had enrolled in Ceramics II, I was able to throw on the wheel (make pots etc on the wheel). I quickly remembered how difficult it is to center the clay and keep it centered. My first try was a total flop and then I made two other pots and some pieces I will use to test the glazes.
It was a lot of fun to get back into the ceramics groove. It's such a fun, creative release for me. I still feel a bit rusty, but it's fun anyway.
I also haven't mentioned that I had to drop out of the OC Mormon Choir this term because I won't be around for the concert due to our trip to China. It also doesn't help that I got my tonsils out and would have had to miss a practice or two anyway. I hope to get back into it for the Spring term.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Bring on the Ice Cream!!!!!!
This weekend, Andy and I will be traveling...but not together or to the same places. Andy will be going to NC to visit Emma. He leaves tonight and will get back on Monday. I will be going to St. George with Andy's family for his Grandmother's 90th birthday celebration. We will be leaving Friday afternoon and coming back on Sunday.
I met with an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist yesterday and he said that I could get my tonsils out!!! I am so excited. I have been having frequent sore throats for well over a year now and I'm sick of it. As the doctor explained it to me, your tonsils don't really serve a purpose after about age 4. Sometimes peoples' tonsils become like an old, dirty sponge and the bacteria just hangs out and your tonsils can easily become infected. That's exactly how I have been feeling! It's as if I've got some petri dishes at the back of my throat. As soon as I can determine when would be a good time for me to get them out, as far as work is concerned, I will be scheduling the surgery. The doctor told me to anticipate not going to work for about a week after the surgery, but considering the fact that I work from home, I'm wondering how wiped out I will be. A week seems like a long time.
I met with an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist yesterday and he said that I could get my tonsils out!!! I am so excited. I have been having frequent sore throats for well over a year now and I'm sick of it. As the doctor explained it to me, your tonsils don't really serve a purpose after about age 4. Sometimes peoples' tonsils become like an old, dirty sponge and the bacteria just hangs out and your tonsils can easily become infected. That's exactly how I have been feeling! It's as if I've got some petri dishes at the back of my throat. As soon as I can determine when would be a good time for me to get them out, as far as work is concerned, I will be scheduling the surgery. The doctor told me to anticipate not going to work for about a week after the surgery, but considering the fact that I work from home, I'm wondering how wiped out I will be. A week seems like a long time.
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