Compared to yesterday, today is a lot more manageable. Thanks to Dave's suggestion, I have learned that if I extend the period of time between pain meds to every 5 - 6 hours and take half a dose in the middle, it seems to even everything out pretty well and I don't end up on the tail end of my dosage in total agony. We started this last night and it's helped tremendously and I sort of feel like I'm taking less that way over all. My plan is to start weaning by the end of the week as healing progresses.
It is a rainy, cool Fall day in Denver and I am happily snuggled up with the puggies, a very warm blanky and my lappy. I've got a nice pumpkin spice candle burning and a silly day time TV program running in the background.
I haven't had any actual food since the noodle debacle on Saturday night, so I'm going to attempt some very mushy potato's to night or maybe some over-cooked mac n cheese. I am not really hungry, but I am having cravings. Mostly regarding taste and textures. Crunchy, spicy, cheesey, salty and vegetables. OMG, I haven't had salad in over a week and I'm going crazy for it! Also no fruit and I've become a daily fruit person in recent months (NOM) so I'm missing my apples, oranges, pears and berries to, big time. If nothing else, I know I'm going to come out of this appreciating the beautiful gift that is food and that it ought to be savored, not abused.
Keeping today very low key. I've not slept all that much and am pretty low on energy. I learned my lesson from Saturday night, overdoing it has serious consequences and they aren't worth it. Not even a little. Plus, I'd really like to be able to report to my doctor on my follow up visit on the 26th that I took uber good care of myself. I really don't need any heads shaking in dissapointment. Obviously, I want to be back on my feet as soon as possible, but I know rushing this is pointless.
On that note, I'm going to take a nappy with my puggies with the warm blanky.
loves and hugs
S
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