The great eat a low fat diet experiment did not go so well. They are putting Trish back on clear liquids. It's a tough balancing act -- she needs to eat, she needs hydration -- but if they over do it, it comes with its own issues as well as rewards.
Trish had a bad night last night, vomitting and severe headaches. This is a lady that has had headaches her whole life and has a great tolerance for headache pain, but her current 8 on a scale of ten headaches are bringing her down. Heck headaches she rates at 5, are like a 20 for most people.
Some good news is that she hasn't lost any weight. Neither of us can figure this out, but we'll accept it. I made her a bowl of Farina this morning (Cream of Wheat to the non-Italians) and mixed in some dried Rasberries. She enjoyed it until the docs came in and told her she should go back to liquids.
The docs expect a 14 day regimen of the antibiotics. Hopefully they are not the cause of the pain - cause if they are it will be a long 14 days. She shouldn't have to be in the hospial that whole time. I'm hoping not, 'cause I was hoping we would be home before we ran out of insurance and it is getting closer each day.
Speaking of going home...We are still targeting the second week of November, barring any new unforseen circumstances. I posted a page with some do's and don't's for Trish's return (like get a flu shot, but not the nasal kind , still no live flowers please and more).
I have unplugged her room phone and cell phone while she is sleeping, so don't panic if you don't get an answer. Feel free to call or email me for an update.
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