2 Down 10 to Go

 I am officially done with round 2. I got disconnected from the pump about an hour ago. The fatigue and nausea hit almost immediately. I find that odd, because the pump had been empty and turned off for over an hour. I took a med for the nausea. However, my lips started having muscle spasms and I also got a slight headache. I have added 1 more "carry with me all the time" prescription. I had to decide if I wanted to take the muscle relaxer for my lips...it really is not a good feeling, or the pain med for the headache. I chose the muscle relaxer. I also ended up with the puffy face from the steroid this time...not a fan! It makes it look as if I have gained 10 lbs all in my face. UGH! I know, I should not be worried about such a small detail in this whole process. I asked about how to combat the fatigue and nausea that I will feel over the next few days. The answer...rest and fluids. I will try. I have nothing planned tomorrow for this very reason, but it is not easy to drink fluids when your nauseous...or at work and can't jump up and go to the bathroom every 15 minutes.

Oh yeah...I think the compression socks helped my feet a little. I didn't have much neuropathy at all...at least until disconnect. I am a little unsteady of my feet right now. 

All is well though and I am ready to conquer Kidlink tonight!!! I ordered food from one of my favorites, Flower Child. I just hope I can taste it.


Just a random photo right before being disconnected.

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