Well I'm back on my feet again, but I've had a rough couple of days. I won't go into all the details because you probably don't really want all the details. If you really want them, leave me a comment and I'm more than willing to share, I'm just figuring the people reading this are more interested in generalities than specifics. Let's just say I had a complication come up that required me to see my doctor earlier than my scheduled appointment, and then he had one of his assistants drive me to the hospital right away for a pleasant little procedure requiring anesthesia.
What's funny is that my doctor said in the 25 years he's been doing this, this is the first time he's seen this particular problem come up. Luckily he was able to identify the problem quickly and fix it easy enough because what I was thinking the problem might be wasn't good at all. What I did right on my end was that as soon as I started thinking there might be something more serious going on, I quit eating until I got word from him, and then he had me only take clear liquids until I saw him. This I'm sure made diagnosis of the problem much easier.
So anyway, repairs have been made and I'm back headed in the right direction. I'm on a restricted diet for a while now though which kinda sucks. I'm on clear(ish) liquids and meat only, until Sunday. Weird huh? So I can have 7-Up and steak. Chicken, fish, eggs are ok too, along with liquids that don't have much residue and are not too dark. Absolutely no fruits or vegetables or breads. This is going to be a rough diet. I had turkey for dinner but without anything with it, it just doesn't fill me up for long, so I'm starving again.
Oh, and I'm not supposed to do any major walking for a couple days either, to give things a chance to heal up. This problem wasn't related to my excessive walking in any way though, just a precaution now.
-jk
3 comments:
Damn dude! That sucks! I'm glad you're alright though! I was going to see if you were up for visitors. If you are give me a call or shoot me an email.
Can you put gravy on your food? Like that turkey with nothing sounded dry. And by gravy I mean real gravy, not like...7-Up.
I am so relieved, happy, hopeful, and renewed... yes, I'm actually feeling a renewal after speaking with you the other day, Jim!!!
It's an amazing phenomenon that occurs for me whenever I hear the voice of someone who has been, and is still going through, something as challenging, scary and/or faith-rocking as you have been going through... I find encouragement, inspiration and strength to continue forging through the challenges that I encounter in my own Life... It sort of puts things in perspective, and points to the attitudes and actions that encourage optimal outcomes... Thank you, Jim!!! You ROCK!
You are an incredibly level-headed, caring and compassionate man, and I'm blessed and honored to call you my friend!
I'm so glad you're doing so much better, and that you've found support from others who have gone through what you are going through! Your description of the type of support you're receiving and the way you are using it, is so enlightening, and right on track!!!
Take good care, my friend!!! It's a joy to know that you're going to be with us for a LONG, LONG TIME!!! YAY!!!!
Hugs and WhiteLight Energy!
~d
Jim
I know you from the JPouch site. I have just had step 1 and have followed your blog with interest. I am very curiious about the details of the problem that came up for you. Perhaps you could post info on the JPouch site for those of us who are right behind you and want all the details we can get! Anyway, I'm glad things are getting better, even with set-backs. Keep us informed.
Norn
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