I ate a scrambled egg for breakfast, drained minestrone soup for lunch and flaky fish, sweet potato and peas for supper. Then the pain became excruciating. I could hardly breathe, I felt like I was having a stroke or heart attack! I paced up and down the house, trying to understand what was going on as I quietly cried. Geoff asked me if I felt like I needed to throw up, and I started bawling. I was so afraid to. I was afraid that I may hurt or damage my pouch somehow with the pressure from vomiting, so I was holding back. Finally, Geoff talked me into just letting things happen and I finally threw up.
The pain almost completely subsided but I was so exhausted and my whole body was shaking like a leaf. I cried for a bit until I just passed out in the recliner. Geoff covered me up with blankets and sat with me.
I'm still unsure of the cause. I'm anal about measuring everything so not to exceed 1/2 cup of food per meal. I'm curious if it might be the addition of the vitamins? Could it be an intolerance to the peas or sweet potatos? It's so unnerving when you don't have the answers.
Today, I'm resting. I'm cutting my portions down to 1/3 cup per meal to see if that might help. I'll stay away from the two new ingredients to see if that helps. I hear so many people talking about this type of pain and how they've gone back to just eating mushy foods to eliminate having to experience it. I don't want to be one of those people, I want to enjoy my food.
It's all a learning curve and I have to be emotionally prepared to accept the changes. On a good note, I received the roses in the pictures shown from Geoff. That made me smile.
Today will be a better day.
Okay, reading it all now. You had food stuck. It wasn't too much, just food got stuck in the hole. That's why I don't do the papaya, but the meat tenderizer and lemon juice. Makes me puke within minutes, and it's instant relief. Then, I take a moment, try to learn the lesson. Sometimes it still happens, but at least I know what it was that I got stuck on. Give your pouch a rest today, be easy on it. Then chew more slowly, and smaller bites, that'll help dear.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing that came up was peas. So I guess I stay away from those for a while. But yes I will easy on my pouch today.
ReplyDelete(((hugs))) I hope today brings a better day for you! Hang in there you are doing great! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah xo
ReplyDeleteWell I've just finished reading your blog from start to finish in place of productivity lol and I can honestly say Dee that you have such a great outlook on life! I have every faith that you will succeed in your pursuit of health and happiness. You're an inspiration, never forget that :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Krista...those are truly kind words and appreciate you taking the time to comment. I can't believe you read from start to finish LOL....but thank you :)
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