Well, I took a turn for the worse this weekend. Although my stent is placed well, it still aggravates as I found out when I stopped taking my pain pills Friday. By Saturday afternoon I was beside myself. Saturday night I was doubled over in pain when it dawned on me to take a vicodin — du-uuh! It seemed to take way too long to kick in, but when it finally did I was able to sleep. I'm also on another medication to ease the bladder spasms that are caused by the stent...these pills turn my pee bright orange. There is a warning on the label that says "may permanently discolor contact lenses." How bizarre is that!
At any rate, I am faithfully taking my pills now, but am feeling like such a slug. Vicodin makes me a tad bit sleepy, but not enough to doze off and get some rest – just enough to not feel like doing anything...I'm totally lethargic and feel like my energy is zapped. It's weird, because in my mind I want to do everything, but I just don't have the umph. On top of that the pain meds make me constipated.
And if that weren't enough fun, my asthma is acting up and I am coughing a lot and very wheezy. Just about the only thing I have gotten done all week is a few loads of dishes, a load of laundry, cleaned a few toilets and I've been trying to keep up with all the leaves that are falling in the pool. My house is a total disaster. I'm really going crazy as I can't drive and have only been out twice since last Tuesday. I would love to just sit down and do something creative, but it's hard to focus.
I have collected some kidney stone fragments which I will mail in to the lab in hopes of finding a way to avoid getting them in the future. This Friday, I have an x-ray and appointment to see the urologist. If all looks clear, I may get the stent out, but chances are good that it will stay in a while longer.
Natalie just got home from school and I am still in my pj's. Other than that I'm doing fine!!!
8 comments:
Just want you to know we are thinking of you. You are in our prayers. Try not to do too much. You deserve a break!
Love,
Sue
I hate to admit it but I am probably the reason that you have an aversion to taking your pain medication.
I remember when I had my wisdom teeth dug out of my jaw, not only did I drive myself home but I did not even have my pain medication prescription filled. But about an hour after I got home and the pain started hitting me, I finally had your Mother go to the store and have it filled.
Like you it seemed like it took forever for it to kick in once I did take it.
Then Last year after my surgery when they were discharging me they asked if I wanted a prescription for pain medication, I said no, but Mom said I probably should, so she got it filled for me, but I only used a couple of them.
So you see, you kind of come by it naturally.
Take care and get well soon!
I'll let you know if your eyes start to look like Michael Jackson's from Thriller! ;-)
Ready for the IV of applesauce?
Relax! You do deserve a break!
Dan can wear your french maid outfit and clean the house for you!
;-) Debbie
Thanks Debbie, just when I thought it was safe to come back to the blog after Caturday, you give me THAT mental image!
Yes and here I thought that it was a family blog!
Too funny...and for the record, I don't have a French Maid outfit...but I would get one if Dan wanted to wear one to clean in!!!
Debbie,
Shame on you for giving Chris the mental image of me with eyes like Michael Jackson in the Thriller video! You know he doesn't like cats!!!
If you need help give us a call. You are in our prayers. God bless you!
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