Wednesday, February 20, 2008

hi

I am alive! I am telling you that the flu is not pleasant! It hit me with no warning whatsoever. Saturday evening Pat and I go eat a steak( I am allowed to eat red meat once a week) Sunday we eat breakfast with the kids. Sunday afternoon I was out for the count. By Monday morning I felt dead. As a matter of fact I was wishing I was. I called the doctor's office and they had one appointment open for the day. My throat felt like I had swallowed ground glass and razor blades. My hips were screaming that I was severely abusing them. Every hair on my head wanted to fall out. I cannot tell you the number of times my eyes rolled back in my head and I went down for the count. My respiratory rate was between 40 and 60 breaths per minute. If the doctor had not been able to see me I would have gone to the ER. no doubt in my mind because I knew my rate had to come down and soon. Inhalers were doing no good for me. 
Once I got in the doctor's office I get tested for the flu. YUCK and ouch! They stick a swab up your nose! Dam that hurts. Yep it came back positive for flu. The doc wrote me a scrip for Tami flu  and gives me a steroid shot for my lungs. That shot burns! I have a sore spot there still.
I am better but weak as a kitten.
Brook tested positive for the flu also but she was too late for the flu medicine. It has to be taken in the first 48 hours. I cannot imagine how sick she would have been if she had not gotten the flu shot this year. The doctor said that it helped her from getting it as bad as it could have been. He did give her medicine for her sinus infection.
I do not recommend getting the flu to lose weight but I have lost 12 pounds in 4 days.
That's all for now.

12 comments:

  1. Celeste
    I've been right where you are before and it is no fun.  That is why I've gotten a flu shot for the last two years.  I felt if I got the full blown flu one more time, it might be my last.  I'm glad you got in to see a doctor and I hope he gets you cured as quickly as can be.  You and Brook both have my sympathy and I'll say a little prayer for your speedy recovery.  Hang in there, I think the worst may be over for you.
    Sam

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  2. so glad you saw the doctor...and yes the flue thingy is a pain LOL...and I never knew your eye balls could hurt so bad...and we got the flu shot....sure glad I did...heavens only knows how bad it would have been otherwise....happy you are better...lost a few pounds....and take it easy...no set backs...God lBless....hugs...Ora

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  3. Good to see you back . So sorry you have been so sick with that flu. It is some bad stuff for sure . I am glad you went straight to the Doctor. I have been sick too with a horrible cold and sore throat , but I did not have the flu. I took the flu shot and I have already had a couple of bouts with colds ....Hope Brooke is feeling better too. You all take care and feel better soon.

    Jctopaz55

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  4. I TOO GOT THE FLU SHOT BUT I FEEL LIKE REAL YUCKY.........
    I THINK I HAVE IT TOO. TOO LATE FOR A SHOT FOR ME TOO...:-(
    GET BETTER MY FRIEND.
    LOVE YA,
    CARLENE

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  5. Oh, I do hope this finds you feeling better .... man, that flu hits and it's like shock waves.  It has made it's way around the work place more than once this year.  I'm knocking wood here.  Knocking wood.

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  6. WOW you got hit hard!! Take it easy. You'll feel tired for awhile.
    Pam

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  7. Celeste hope you and Brook are feeling better now ~ glad you managed to get to see the Doctor and get a scrip so quickly ~ Ally x

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  8. ... the flu has really been going around ... that is a BIG weight loss there ... so work slowly back into your routine ... going to the doctor and getting looked at, means it is time for the healing to start ... wishing you well ..!

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  9. hmm.. 12 pounds by flu???

    eh, not worth it but glad your better!

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  10. hey celeste It's me Monica (Rachel's daughter). Can you send me Brook's journal Link? Thanks and drink LOTS of orange juice. You too Brook!

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  11. Oh my!  I hope you are feeling much better today.  I have not had an actual flue for many years, and I hope my streak holds!  Please feel better soon.
    Lori

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  12. Wow! You lost more from the flu than I have from my gum transplant. Sure am glad to hear you are feeling a little better. Take it easy - it takes weeks to get over the flu. You don't want to be catching anything else in the meantime.

    xoxo

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