Since our last edition, I've maintained the integrity of my food plan boundaries, I've remained refined sugar-free, I've met or exceeded my daily water goal, and I've stayed well connected with exceptional support.
Tuesday late-morning found my flu-like symptoms much worse--so I left work early for a visit to the urgent care after discovering my primary care doc was booked solid. The flu test was negative however the PA suggested it was too early to get a positive reading. Apparently I "caught it" early. She prescribed Tamiflu and steroids. I took Wednesday completely off. I felt better this morning, so I made it in for my show and the finale of a big contest we were conducting. Some colleagues were not too thrilled at all with my presence--given the circumstances. In my defense, I wasn't running a fever, I was extremely mindful of coughing--and not doing it out in the open--and I was using hand sanitizer constantly. Still, I'll admit, I probably shouldn't have been at work today. Listeners were raking me over the coals for being on air! Ouch! Again, I couldn't disagree with them--but I was being as mindful and aware as possible in regards to breathing, coughing, and touching things. Now--I hope and pray nobody else gets sick at the studio because I'm totally getting the blame.
I have stayed completely away from mom's. I haven't seen her since our outing on Sunday. She's doing okay with that and we talk every day. Her confusion level is still fluctuating. Yesterday, every time we spoke and I mentioned how I was sick, she acted like it was the first time she was hearing this news. Today, however, she actually opened conversations with "how's the medicine working" and "I hope you get well quickly because I miss you." It's an interesting thing, the confusion created by co2 buildup. One thing's for sure---and good, it is definitely the co2 creating the brain fog. She was super sharp on the phone today--and that falls in line with the good report I received early this morning from her nurse: "She had a good night of rest." Excellent.
I have been getting some good rest, too. I feel great tonight. I'm continuing to take the medicine as prescribed and will through Saturday regardless of how I'm feeling. I'll admit, I have a history of not finishing medication as soon as I start feeling better. I know--doesn't make sense... Oh, it's working?? Then why don't I stop taking it? I'm not doing that this time.
I've been taking good care of my food plan and drinking good amounts of water. My foundational routine each morning has been in a good place as well. I'm "doing the do." I'm grateful.
Hot plate, hot plate... #whatsfordinner pic.twitter.com/ZSmTjEBpVo— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) February 21, 2020
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