tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13667948344172068492024-03-08T14:17:20.702-08:00Bariatric TripMy Life Since The Bariatric (Gastric) Roux en Y Bypass Surgery.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-50862328627328383222012-07-05T16:51:00.000-07:002014-03-31T19:37:45.655-07:00Third Anniversary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Few days ago I had third anniversary of my surgery. I had my usual yearly checkup - and doctor sounded an alarm. There was a possibility of gallbladder problem and I needed further tests. The likelihood of another surgery was not something I looked forward; since I recently recovered from second hernia surgery (first one was year ago). However additional tests and ultrasound proved negative and I am clear... But I waited with this post until I had more info. Gallbladder complications are usual for bariatric bypass patients and 30% experience its removal. I am happy with not having that problem. Somehow I did not know that statistic (or may be just did not pay attention).<br />
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My weight stabilized at around 210 lbs. That is NOT where I was hoping to be, but it's also not a bad place on the scale… This is the weight I had when I decided to have abdominoplasty, and then I dropped to 188 lbs. with all the infections, etc. I would like to get down to 180, but I am not totally unhappy with where I am.<br />
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The side effects of the surgery after 3 years are minimal. I can eat anything, and still in small quantities, meaning that the pouch did not stretch. <br />
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Overall, I never looked back – the surgery was the best present I could give myself. I would have been very sick by now with diabetic complications, but I am much healthier now than 10 years ago, and in much better shape.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-43911270722151824662011-06-25T22:52:00.000-07:002011-06-25T23:00:24.679-07:00Two years went by…Today is my second surgiverasary. My life is changed. It changed dramatically, and for much better. My health problems like Diabetes, Apnea, and neuroma are all gone. My energy had come back to almost previous level. This was different from other WLS patients who seem to get an energy boost almost instantly. For me it took almost two years. <br />
I never reached my goal of below 170 lbs (the weight of my youth) but may be this goal was not rational. What worries me is that I leveled off at around 195, and that is 15 lbs (at least) too much. Well, still it is work in progress. The recovery from abdominoplasty (almost one year ago) was also long and only recently the pains disappeared. So I can honestly state that for me it was two years of painful process, but life is finally ‘normal’. <br />
I am very glad that I went through this all. At times it was a nightmare, but eventually I woke up to a bright new day. I almost forgot what it feels to be obese. Next month I will be 64. Until I was 40 my weight was OK fluctuating between 170 and 200, however it exploded after my back injury and the following 10 years of lack of exercise (plus some serious overeating). In 1986 I was married (happily divorced now) and my wedding weight was 170 lbs. The back injury happened later same year. By 1996 I was way over 300 lbs. I do not know how much – I stopped weighting myself, but from doctors records I know that I hit 330+. The weight loss/gain yoyo continued for many more years, health problems developed. So now, being at less than 200 lbs. feels normal, because in reality I spent half of my life at this weight, not the last 25 years before the surgery. I feel like I am BACK!<br />
I still desire to loose additional 15-20 lbs. But I am OK if I do not. <br />
I enjoy being diabetes free. I enjoy not having sleep apnea. I enjoy not having the neuroma and horrible pain in my feet. I enjoy shopping for clothes. <br />
I turned back my weight, and in some strange way I also turned back the clock. I feel I have 30 more great years ahead of me; working, bicycling, motorcycling, writing, and living. <br />
I never regretted the choice I made to have these two surgeries, but now I am just very thankful I had them.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-3184336937308771832011-05-27T01:47:00.000-07:002011-05-27T01:47:44.904-07:00Sailing, sailing...On Saturday, August 29, 2009 I wrote about <a href="http://bariatrictrip.blogspot.com/2009/08/predictable-unpredictability.html">Predictable Unpredictability</a><br />
I tried quinoa on that day, and the result was violently unpleasant. Well, long time had passed by and since I am almost two years from the surgery I tried that super-grain again. The result was exactly same as in 2009. Very unpleasant. Only after this I did some research and found out that: <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Quinoa is a very nutritious grain, and an ideal food as part of a gluten-free diet. It is very popular with celiacs and those with a gluten allergy. However, a small minority of people report becoming sick after eating quinoa, usually after consuming it for some time. This is a real shame, as quinoa is very tasty, extremely nutritious, and easy to cook. It is versatile, and can be used in many ways. The most likely problem is saponin, which protects the plant from insect and fungal attack. </i></div>(from <a href="http://www.allergy-details.com/food-allergy/cooking-quinoa">http://www.allergy-details.com/food-allergy/cooking-quinoa</a>/)<br />
The solution is to wash it, but I am not sure if I will try it again....<br />
<hr />My tailbone is healing slowly, I might need another cortisone shot. I also have some real discomfort around the abdominoplasty scar - even coughing causes sharp pain. I had seen my surgeon and he just told me to be patient and wait few more months... So few steps forward, few steps backward, few sideways, few up and down.<br />
The bariatric bypass second 'surgeversary' is in one month. I still cannot believe that trip, and how it still continues, hangs over my head, changing my life, and still is not predictable.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-80039494092916577822011-05-03T11:53:00.000-07:002011-05-03T11:53:12.549-07:00Cortisone ShotsNext Thursday I will get cortisone shots in my tailbone. It really got sore, really sore.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-55864645481178906102011-04-16T12:34:00.000-07:002011-04-16T12:45:28.751-07:00Off All Those Pounds I Lost, I Miss My Butt The MostI have a big BMW motorcycle with a very comfortable custom seat, but my scooter, even though it is very big for a scooter (400lbs+, 500cc), that I use almost every day, crated problems. My tailbone hurts like crazy. It started on my flight to Italy and back, thanks to the terrible airplane seats, and riding scooter just hurts. I miss my butt! Today a new custom saddle is being built for me. I am waiting impatiently. <br />
Since my last post my weight went down substantially into very low 190s, but in the last two days it jumped up by 5 lbs. I see that this is going be a lifelong struggle. I wish I could stop eating at all, just as I quit smoking over 30 years ago. I’ve got rid of diabetes 5 weeks after R-N-Y bypass, but I am still hypoglycemic, and if I don’t eat, my sugar drops to the point of being shaky and almost passing out. I have great craving for carbs – and do not deal well with meat. That is total reversal of my pre-surgery eating preferences.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-43453515507406452682011-03-27T07:35:00.000-07:002011-03-27T07:35:58.070-07:00Visited by Deamons of the PastJust returned from 2 weeks in Italy - over 10 lbs heavier. Traveling is a good excuse - but still only an excuse. My old daemons hunted me. I am not posting this new weight as my 'last' - I will wait two weeks and if I am not below my lowest weight than I will publicly chastise myself here.<br />
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Food log, calorie count, bicycle - here I come!Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-9752723188857070962011-02-14T21:02:00.000-08:002011-02-26T02:00:36.458-08:00Two major trips survivedI just returned from a conference in Orlando, Florida, and week before another one in Austin, Texas. I was wined and dined, and survived. The amount of food served at these occasions is enormous. At Saturday dinner I had to stop after appetizers and went for a walk when everybody else had been devouring their full plates. I had some dessert later though...<br />
I started to drink regular coffee, and had some light beer.<br />
Life is really good.<br />
The other day Associate Dean of the Business College stopped me and noticed: Whoa, you look so slim!<br />
No, I responded. I AM SLIM.<br />
He laughed.<br />
Boy, do I have kick out of those things.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-50045254917837202662011-01-17T23:09:00.000-08:002011-02-14T20:52:47.230-08:00As Promised!The year started as promised.<br />
I have great energy, bike, walk fast, I am restless, meeting people, this is and will be my best year ever.<br />
Many trips are planned and booked.<br />
Pants size dropped to 32-33!<br />
After the infection healed - the recovery was remarkably fast, with almost daily noticeable progress.<br />
I am riding to school three times per week on the bicycle, and each day I am doing it faster with much less effort. It is noticeable when I have to cross the bridge over Willamette river - and the little climb is no longer even noticed.<br />
I keep replacing clothes, and the motorcycle gear I bought last summer is way too big. Spending money on new outfits never felt so good.<br />
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This bariatric trip turned out to be a miracle.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-29764331399650539562011-01-01T01:58:00.000-08:002011-01-23T00:12:30.400-08:00Looking Back...On June 19, 2009, one week before the Gastric Bypass surgery, I wrote this here:<br />
<blockquote><b>What I am looking forward:<br />
• Of course weight lost.</b><br />
<blockquote style="background-color: yellow;"><i>Accomplished!!!</i></blockquote><b>• Get rid of my diabetes that I could not control without Insulin, but with insulin I gain weight. Bayetta did not affect my weight – but blood sugar stayed high (mornings on the average 200). Actually diabetes is bigger motivation than just weight loss. Gastric bypass supposed to eliminate 90% of diabetes and I hope I will be among that number.</b><br />
<blockquote style="background-color: yellow;"><i>Accomplished!!! Diabetes is a long forgotten history! Sweet!</i></blockquote><b>• Increased energy level. At work I could be full of energy – but at home I collapse. Instead of doing some physical activities I use to love to do, biking, walking, etc, I prefer to go to bed. A lot of times I am just incredibly exhausted…</b><br />
<blockquote style="background-color: yellow;"><i>Gee, I somehow remember that I had more energy than I have now, I guess I was not that good… OK – I am working on this one. I believe that the 'old' tiredness was caused by diabetes - not an extra weight.</i></blockquote><b>• I have become very conscious about my weight and for sure decided that I would not date any woman who is so overweight, and therefore I feel like a hypocrite when I expect women to ignore my looks.</b><br />
<blockquote style="background-color: yellow;"><i>There was a time after couple of failed relationships that I blamed my weight for their collapse. It does not matter if that was true or not, but that is how I ended up to see it.</i> <i>I am very happy with my looks now.</i></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: yellow;"><i> </i><i>As Steward Smiley (I mean Senator...) used to say: "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me." 8^)</i></blockquote><b>What I am afraid:<br />
• Changes in all food related activities, which really mean almost all social interaction.</b><br />
<blockquote style="background-color: yellow;"><i>It turned out to be true, but not so difficult to cope. No problem!</i></blockquote><b>• Replacing one disease (or handicap) with self-inflicted another.</b><br />
<blockquote style="background-color: yellow;"><i>Yes – but this one is very much controllable – take multivitamins, calcium, D3, B12, make sure that you have enough protein… No problem!</i></blockquote><b>• Lose skin and looking like 100 years old.</b><br />
<blockquote style="background-color: yellow;"><i>Not too bad – still looking younger than my 63, but the extra skin and loose muscles were fixed.</i></blockquote><b>• I understand that many people who underwent this surgery develop depression. I guess this is my fear number one.</b><br />
<blockquote style="background-color: yellow;"><i>Did not happen. </i></blockquote><b>• I am not sure how this procedure will affect my work. Teaching is not an easy job.</b><br />
<blockquote style="background-color: yellow;"><i>While it was physically difficult – the two major surgeries caused me to miss two lectures total. No problem!</i></blockquote></blockquote>Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-5809839673962686682010-12-31T23:38:00.000-08:002011-01-01T01:37:33.371-08:00Happy New YearSomehow the New Year finds me in a reflective mood. I feel like finally I arrived at my destination after a very long and exhausting trip. <br />
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I re-read my blog again - from the beginning. I forgot so many events and I am glad that I have this (public) record. <br />
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I feel great, my weight is at 190 (plus/minus couple of pounds), and all discomfort is gone. I don’t remember me being so optimistic and forward looking in a very, very long time.<br />
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It has been year and a half, and since the process started, almost two years. My life has changed. All of my health problems are gone, my diabetes is a long past history, apnea is forgotten, and CPAP machine is sitting in the garage. The only medication I take is Armour Thyroid. I know that the insurance company will get ahead financially and recoup the cost of my surgery. My prospects are bright. My energy is really coming back, something that was lacking for most of that year and half. <br />
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This is not an empty talk, but I do believe that 2011 will be the best year of my life. When I put on my size 34 pants I have an instant happy grim. At most I was at size 48, most of the pre-surgery time at size 46. Roughly each inch of my waistline represents 10 lbs. <br />
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There are some funny negative consequences of this weight loss. I do ride motorcycles. Almost daily I ride my maxi-scooter to the university, but for the long trips I take my big BMW. And I tell you, I miss my ass! I feel that loss of padding after few hours. But that is fun in the scope of things. <br />
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I am still the same person, but I think about myself differently. When I was 30 I quit smoking after many years of strong addiction. That was the most difficult thing I had done and something I was most proud - until now. I am so glad that before the year was over I healed, and I am facing new life with unrestrained enthusiasm.<br />
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Happy New Year to all of you who followed this blog, who just dropped in once in a while, who are just checking in considering similar trip, or to many people who will visit here in the future. <br />
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I will keep updating this blog, not as frequently, but I will continue to report.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-34628245261298784732010-12-17T23:18:00.000-08:002010-12-17T23:18:20.639-08:00Middle of DecemberFor sure the ordeal is over. I can state that I am fully recovered from these two surgeries. I need to work on my strength, stamina, etc., but that is all. I feel great, worry about my appetite, which is a good thing. I am determined to loose another 15-20 lbs, but will do it slowly. Finally I am in no rush...<br />
Next year will be my best year ever, and I will make it so.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-84455864454311457032010-11-30T10:02:00.000-08:002010-11-30T10:49:09.872-08:00No more complications - back on the recovery track!Today's surgeon's visit showed that all complications are gone. Yippee!<br />
What a relief...<br />
Now big thanks to Dr. Dariusz Zawierucha (Dr. Z.) and PA Marvin McAllister at the Radiology Associates for working with me and getting rid of this persistent problem. Also big thanks to Dr. Movassaghi and his wonderful staff. I always felt their concern, encouragement, and relentless desire to help.<br />
I believe that my year-and-a-half trip is coming to a very happy end.<br />
I feel the energy coming back, and the desire to do things instead of going to bed is a welcome change. Looking forward to bicycling, walking, and may be even jogging, to the stomach muscles exercises...<br />
Back into shape, loose additional 15 lbs.<br />
Easy!Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-36799871209427090512010-11-22T10:09:00.000-08:002010-11-22T11:41:16.176-08:00Drains RemovedToday I hope is the beginning of the last chapter of my recovery. The drains were removed.<br />
I am also realistic knowing that in the last three months the drains were removed 5 times before, only to be inserted again week later. Let's hope that this is not a repeat...<br />
But it feels great not to have them.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-22744296411076609542010-11-19T12:18:00.000-08:002010-11-19T12:18:06.297-08:00More progressToday's radiology report:<br />
The seroma cavities are closed and healing is almost complete but the drains will stay inserted until Monday.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-23161843245371307122010-11-18T07:44:00.000-08:002010-11-18T13:04:56.686-08:00188 lbs!Today I dropped another few pounds - down to 188lbs.<br />
I have a lot of pain in the morning - I think one of the drain tubes is touching the nerve... <br />
But feeling better overall, hoping for the removal of both drains tomorrow. Swelling is almost completely gone, and the drain output is minimal...<br />
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Keeping my fingers crossed.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-77003912497918993272010-11-16T15:28:00.001-08:002010-11-16T15:28:52.945-08:00Yes - the progress is here!When I am healing - I sleep a lot. Last two days 13 hours each night. That is a good sign. The swelling is 80% gone. I feel much, much better. Friday I hope that they will take the drains out, but I was there before. But I see the end. I am upbeat again.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-78814978435940799672010-11-12T23:14:00.000-08:002010-11-13T09:27:54.629-08:00Finally Progress! (again...)Today I felt some improvement in the morning.<br />
At the radiology new X-rays showed that the seroma cavity got significantly smaller.<br />
By the evening the swelling is much smaller and much more bearable than yesterday.<br />
I did the Betadyne flush again tonight. Now I will wait and see if I will be set back with new reaction... May be it was Betadyne....<br />
It might be that the corner is turned... Keep fingers crossed.<br />
Morning update: Slept all night without pain/sleeping pills. There is definitely a progress.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-57818637055307235642010-11-09T20:17:00.000-08:002010-11-09T20:33:50.733-08:00It is NOT Betadyne, stupid!Tonight the swelling is exceeding 2 inches. Pressure and pain as before. It is not betadyne. At least not for now.<br />
Fever at 100.4FThaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-65159887230893193562010-11-09T06:04:00.001-08:002010-11-09T11:28:42.424-08:00It's Batadyne, stupid<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">By about 6 AM I definitely see the improvement. Swelling is down, I was able to sleep without any chemical 'help'. Yes, I woke up few times, but that is OK.<br />
I feel stupid that I did not make the connection before. I was suspecting it, but also discounted as something that should not be happening - according to Dr. Z. that is not usually the case. I will skip the betadyne flushing until Friday when they will x-ray all this using high contrast dye. So this is another good news - bad news. If betadyne is the cause for my reaction, than another, more invasive options will have to be considered, like flushing the cavity with alcohol, which hast to be done in the hospital under anesthesia. There is always surgical option. Betadyne flush would have been the simplest solution. I am also afraid that having drains which are NOT regularly flushed with something as sterilizing as betadyne would expose me again to the possible infection just as I had before. <span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN"> <img alt="BlogBooster-The most productive way for mobile blogging. BlogBooster is a multi-service blog editor for iPhone, Android, WebOs and your desktop" src="http://theblogbooster.com/pixel.gif" style="border: medium none;" /> </span><br />
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<span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN">Noon is not looking as rosy as morning. The swelling and pain is very uncomfortable...</span><br />
<span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN">I wish I could just stay at home for few days, but I can't. </span> </div>Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-10902757480848779752010-11-08T21:27:00.000-08:002010-11-08T21:27:56.959-08:00No progress<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ttqlUvFasK0/TNjbnFDjnDI/AAAAAAAAAQM/r0kaTWZXecM/s1600/IMG_0486_a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="156" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ttqlUvFasK0/TNjbnFDjnDI/AAAAAAAAAQM/r0kaTWZXecM/s200/IMG_0486_a.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>I can only function for few hours. After that the swelling and pain becomes intolerable. I contacted my doctors again and decided that I will stop injecting myself with betadyne. At least I will eliminate one variable. The swelling is over 2" high. I also begin to worry about my rapid weight loss. Normally that would have been great news. But that is not "normally"...</div>Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-26286262209845913512010-11-08T08:54:00.000-08:002010-11-08T08:54:59.999-08:00I saw the end, but it was just a mirage.I am waiting for phone call from the Radiology about fixing my drains. Have to go over there ASAP.<br />
The night was OK - but heavily induced by pain pills. I need to find a better alternative.<br />
The swelling is still there, not as big, but bigger than it was yesterday morning.<br />
In 4 days it will be three months since the surgery and I did not expect to be in such shape. Sometimes I see the end, and sometimes the end is a moving target.<br />
I lost another two pounds, I'm down to 193lbs.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-14617329239265678432010-11-07T17:37:00.000-08:002010-11-07T19:34:48.142-08:00Relief is not long lasting<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The fever came back to 99.8 and swelling returned. I am off to bed and sleep.<br/><br/>I am still in the woods...<br/><br/>But at least I spent 6 hours at work.
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I slept 12 hours, woke up with no fever, swelling significantly down, and feeling MUCH, MUCH better. Energy is back.<br />
I still have no clue what was all this, I will call it an alien encounter. Some invasion of a body snatcher... You get the picture. But I see that I am getting over it. I will have to go to school today to catch up with a lot of work, but otherwise will take it easy.<br />
I lost more weight, and I am down to 195 lbs!!!<br />
That latest weigh loss has more to do with me being sick than anything else.<br />
I have some technical issues with one of the drains which leaks when I inject the betadyne. No big problem, but it will be more wasted time by going to the hospital - and nothing there takes less than 2 hours...<br />
I will have to go there Monday.Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-47042139723497457832010-11-06T17:04:00.000-07:002010-11-06T18:26:48.099-07:00Fever - and reduced swellingI feel really shitty today - fever at 99.7-100F, etc. At the same time this morning the swelling went down. Is it my system fighting it? I wish I knew what is happening, but the reduction of swelling is a welcoming sight. I will see where I will be tomorrow.<br />
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Evening update: fever at 101F (38.3C)Thaddeus Konarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671253188484531040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366794834417206849.post-44040769039673796832010-11-05T22:57:00.001-07:002010-11-05T22:57:52.813-07:00Chills<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>I got out of bed as I could not sleep only to have the attack of the incredible chills. My temperature is at 99.9F (37.7C), not too bad, but elevated. As before, the thermostat at 76F and electric blanket at full blast had restored normalcy. The shaking was very violent.<br/>I DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING!!!<br/>So far nobody knows.
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