Hope I haven't been taken off of the role call yet! I apologise for my absence, but I have been very ill and in the hospital with a whole battery of test being performed on me. The end result being I have pancreatitis, brought on mostly because of extremely high triglycerides and high cholesterol (285!). I knew several years ago about the cholesterol (235, then) and have been good about adhering to a low fat diet. However, I neglected to have it re-checked since 2006. I just don't understand since I rarely eat any fatty foods what-so-ever.... But, they say a lot of it is hereditary. They do not have me on medication yet, since the inflammation of the pancreas has to subside first. I am now at home, but am on liquids only until Friday, when I go for a re-check. Boy, this has been painful
It started last Tuesday and I was eating antacids like crazy. On Thurday night I thought I'd knock out the pain with a couple of drinks...BIG mistake. That pushed it over the edge and landed me in the ER on Friday.
I feel a whole lot better, but I am hungry, cranky and very tired. Out of work for the rest of the week, so I'm reading a few novels I've been meaning to read and watching sappy, depressing movies on Lifetime!
I've been thinking about you guys and hoping someone will hold out a hand so I don't miss the train this week. The pain killers have me a bit wobbly, so I might need some help. No toddy's for me for awhile, so I can be the designated driver. No-that's Kaiser's job. Maybe he'll let me blow the whistle ()
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 10/22/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 343 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 13,720 Amount Saved: $2,744.00 Life Gained: Days: 38 Hrs: 14 Mins: 23 Seconds: 49
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