I'm leaving for Florida in less than 48 hours. I haven't packed yet. Don't even have a suitcase. I am completely unprepared for this trip, mentally. I'm terrified of flying (haven't been on a plane in almost 20 years), and I was hoping to see my therapist once more before I left.
Unfortunately, I've been struck down with the most hideous stomach flu in the world. Tuesday night I went to bed feeling queasy and then woke up every hour or two to vomit. Truthfully, I had it coming out both ends, but I won't dwell on the details.
The worst part of the whole thing was the dehydration. I couldn't keep anything down, and the more got sick, the thirstier I was. Thankfully, my mom was able to get a hold of her doctor yesterday and he wrote her an Rx for Compazine (she was sick, too). Her caregiver was an angel and went to pick it it up for us. I took five of the pills before I was able to stop vomiting. This morning I drank some Gatorade and this afternoon I had about a quarter cup of vegetable broth.
I don't really feel like eating anything, but I'm trying to a little bit to rebuild my strength. Last night I had the most intense craving for Frosted Flakes. What's up with that? Right now I really want a popsicle. Maybe I'll freeze some Gatorade in an ice cube tray.
So that's what's been going on. Tomorrow I need to buy some luggage, do laundry, pack, buy a car charger for my iPod and also a new tape deck adapter thingy. I do plan on running while I'm in Florida. Once I'm completely over this bug, that is.
I felt like I should be more nervous about this Saturday, but then I googled Compazine and read that it "is effective for the short-term treatment of generalized non-psychotic anxiety." I guess it works, then!
Anyway, I'll still be updating from Florida, so wish me a fun flight and good luck and I'll see you soon!
Unfortunately, I've been struck down with the most hideous stomach flu in the world. Tuesday night I went to bed feeling queasy and then woke up every hour or two to vomit. Truthfully, I had it coming out both ends, but I won't dwell on the details.
The worst part of the whole thing was the dehydration. I couldn't keep anything down, and the more got sick, the thirstier I was. Thankfully, my mom was able to get a hold of her doctor yesterday and he wrote her an Rx for Compazine (she was sick, too). Her caregiver was an angel and went to pick it it up for us. I took five of the pills before I was able to stop vomiting. This morning I drank some Gatorade and this afternoon I had about a quarter cup of vegetable broth.
I don't really feel like eating anything, but I'm trying to a little bit to rebuild my strength. Last night I had the most intense craving for Frosted Flakes. What's up with that? Right now I really want a popsicle. Maybe I'll freeze some Gatorade in an ice cube tray.
So that's what's been going on. Tomorrow I need to buy some luggage, do laundry, pack, buy a car charger for my iPod and also a new tape deck adapter thingy. I do plan on running while I'm in Florida. Once I'm completely over this bug, that is.
I felt like I should be more nervous about this Saturday, but then I googled Compazine and read that it "is effective for the short-term treatment of generalized non-psychotic anxiety." I guess it works, then!
Anyway, I'll still be updating from Florida, so wish me a fun flight and good luck and I'll see you soon!
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Poor thing! I hope you're feeling better soon and that your flight goes smoothly.
Definitely try to run while you're away -- it makes you feel so good to place a priority on your training while traveling.
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