I was in the process of recovery, but, ended up in a downward spiral. My oxygen saturation is dipping into the low 80s again with minimal exertion. Mind you, I just completed a 20-day course of prednisone and a 30-day course of antibiotics.
I saw my pulmonologist the other day. I dipped into the 80s while in the waiting room, but they did nothing. It was very odd. I was turning bright red. All the pulmonologist said was “we can continue the steroids and antibiotics.” And, the “you need to continuing losing weight.” It was quite discouraging.
I had lost 25 pounds between May and December last year, but ended up putting that, + 10, back on. I actually gained almost 20 pounds between April 5th and May 1st of this year. It is probably from those steroids (water weight), but still. 😔
I feel as though I am starting at day 1 (which is where I was May 1st, after last year’s hospitalization). I pushed through a 20-minute stretching routine last night (for me, it was a workout, and was totally not relaxing).
I started out yesterday with water and lemon. I then ate a sensible lunch and dinner. Today, I had a smallish lunch and small dinner. When you are having difficulty breathing, you just do not feel like eating. (hey, this could be a weight-loss plan). 🤷♀️
I have been tested for allergies numerous times, and am apparently not sensitive/allergic to pollen.
I am trying to be kind to myself, while keeping an eye towards health. It sure is not going to be easy. But, it will be worth it.
Starting at square one, again …
Note: Through all of this, I am blessed. 💕
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I am so wanting a new set of lungs!
I was in the process of recovery, but, ended up in a downward spiral. My oxygen saturation is dipping into the low 80s again with minimal exertion. Mind you, I just completed a 20-day course of prednisone and a 30-day course of antibiotics.
I saw my pulmonologist the other day. I dipped into the 80s while in the waiting room, but they did nothing. It was very odd. I was turning bright red. All the pulmonologist said was “we can continue the steroids and antibiotics.” And, the “you need to continuing losing weight.” It was quite discouraging.
I had lost 25 pounds between May and December last year, but ended up putting that, + 10, back on. I actually gained almost 20 pounds between April 5th and May 1st of this year. It is probably from those steroids (water weight), but still. 😔
I feel as though I am starting at day 1 (which is where I was May 1st, after last year’s hospitalization). I pushed through a 20-minute stretching routine last night (for me, it was a workout, and was totally not relaxing).
I started out yesterday with water and lemon. I then ate a sensible lunch and dinner. Today, I had a smallish lunch and small dinner. When you are having difficulty breathing, you just do not feel like eating. (hey, this could be a weight-loss plan). 🤷♀️
I have been tested for allergies numerous times, and am apparently not sensitive/allergic to pollen.
I am trying to be kind to myself, while keeping an eye towards health. It sure is not going to be easy. But, it will be worth it.
Here’s to a healthy me (again). 🎉