Today was an awful day! Felt very weak and hungry all day. Going in and out of sleep. Attempted to drink a vanilla protein shake but didn't enjoy it, not really wanting sweet flavoured things. Tried some lemonade. Got up to watch a little tv. Hungry because I can smell Levi's curry lunch. Asked him to make me some beef 2 min noodles with extra liquid. I went and laid down while he made them. He brought them in and I had to leave it cool down a bit. I tried eating some, got about 4 strands of noodles down before I had to stop. Then I vomited. Oh dear... I'm not a good vomiter! In one word, I would say 'violent'. Poor Levi was dry reaching, he had to walk away and come back. I threw up all over the towel before he made it into the room with a large plastic bowl... He threw the towel out. Thank goodness I had that towel, otherwise, I would have spoiled my beautiful new doona cover!
Later that night, I tried eating some plain white bread. Felt quite good. So I had another piece; and also a few little nibbles of some chicken breast. (I basically just pushed the food up the back, sucked on it for a bit and then swallowed - strictly no chewing). I was out in the lounge sitting on the couch. Not feeling so well, I made my way back to the room, laid down slowly and before I knew it, my mouth was watering... I called out to Levi (even though I had a plastic container, I don't like being on my own when I vomit), and away I went. A lot of dry reaching before I actually started vomiting. But it was pretty terrible. Tried not to cry. Just feeling like 'hell'... Too many medications, went to bed hungry and hoping for a new day tomorrow!
Ice packs and blood noses!
Day 2 - not a great day!
Wednesday, 11th February 2015
Decided to stop taking Panadeine Forte today. Levi had to go back to work, so he sent Gran around to check in on me. She did the dishes and hung the washing out. She brought some soup around (tinned stuff) and told me that the soup Henry got me before work is also in tins. Not what I wanted at all. Googled the cup of soup I wanted. Continental Classic Chicken Noodle soup. Showed Gran a picture so she went back out to get some. She came back with 'cream of chicken'... So I tried it but I just couldn't handle it. Had a whinge to Levi and after some text message exchanges, he rocked up at lunch with the correct stuff! And he helped me shower, so I felt better.
Later I called Dr Finn office and spoke to a Nurse. Told her about yesterday's vomiting episode and that I've now stopped taking Panadeine Forte. She said that's what she would've told me to do! She also said the antibiotic could be making me feel lightheaded also, but it's very important I stay on them to avoid infection. (I agree! Don't want a repeat of my wisdom teeth...) Also asked her about dried blood in my nostrils - she said leave it to take it's natural course... don't force it out.
Restless sleep tonight, maybe because I finally managed to keep some food down and my stomach is freaking out a little bit...
Day 3 - Bruising coming out
Thursday, 12th February 2015
Today is definitely a better day! Feeling functional and normal. Still, when I tilt my head slightly back (to gargle), I get a little light headed.
Had a rough night sleep last night. Bit of pain in my mouth and also suffering a sore stomach, perhaps it's just a little tender for not eating for a few days. Snoozed a bit more this morning after I woke up and took some tablets. Watched a movie and some tv, flicking in and out of Facebook and online shopping. Made myself some roast sweet potato for lunch which was so good! Sick of liquids.
Finding that I'm able to move my mouth a slight bit more than yesterday. When I brush my teeth I lift my top lip up a little. The skin on my inner upper lip is peeling, despite applying paw paw ointment. My bruising is turning yellow so looks like that's on the mend!
Last night when I was examining myself in the mirror, I realised that I have some burst capillaries perhaps, just under my eyes... The inside of my lower eye lids also, is very red, kind of blood shot. I would imagine this is from the brutal vomiting session on Tuesday. ;)
Front of my face i.e. lips, nose, cheeks up to lower eye socket is still numb. My chin is ok. And I can feel the roof of my mouth and inner gums... Sometimes my face is slightly itchy, like very feint; I use a tissue to lightly rub and it clears that up. Healing perhaps?
On the whole, I think I'm well and truly on the mend. I hope I'm in good shape physically and mentally to return to work on Monday. I sure would love to get out of my pjs and the house! In fact, work texted me today to ask the same. Fingers crossed!
Medication today :
1 Amoxycillin antibiotic 4 times per day (until all finished)
1 panadol whenever I feel the need
warm salt water mouth wash every 2 hours
Breakfast : 1/2 glass choc/milo milkshake, water
Snack : 1 cup chicken noodle soup, some mango (probably equivalent to a mouthful, cut up into tiny pieces)
Lunch : 1 small purple skin sweet potato, schweppes lemonade
Dinner : macaroni cheese packet
Day 4 - Bruises turning yellow, swelling going down
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