Yesterday I thought I was going to die and really just wanted someone to put me out of my misery.
I awoke with a visit to the bathroom that would scare anyone, but thought it was a one-time deal for the day. Upon arriving at work, I proceeded to visit the bathroom numerous times with each visit being more disturbing and difficult than the previous one. Since I carpool to work, I had to wait until my carpooler finished his class; thus I spent much of the day on the cold (though carpeted) floor under my desk at work. I couldn’t even go to class because I was afraid I would have to run out of the room every few minutes and that would not be fun….
By the time I got home, I was no longer vomiting up yellow liquid. I had decided that despite all the advice to keep drinking fluids, I wasn’t going to consume anything more until I at least got home to the nearness of my own toilet bowl. Apple juice proved to be much better than water and I am happy to say that I haven’t vomited since.
R was a good nurse and boiled up some potatoes for me saying it was the best medicine for the liquid coming out of the other end of my body. Though I couldn’t eat much, it did prove to help some. Most of the afternoon/night was spent trying not to move too much as my body was also filled with aching. Some ibuprofen and lots of sleep helped.
This morning I got up at normal time thinking I might make an effort to go to work, but after a morning toilet visit and an upset stomach, I decided not to chance another day of misery at the office.
Thankfully, I seem to be on the mend. I have had miso soup, ramen noodles, cheese and a small bowl of stew and mashed potatoes with apple juice and water today. I’m hoping that it will all be normal and with another good night’s rest, I should be right as rain tomorrow.
The only good thing that comes out of being sick is that I really appreciate being healthy afterwards!
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