I went to see the specialist about my GERD today. I'll have a scope done on the 28th. Between now and then, I'm supposed to stop taking my ibuprofen, stop drinking caffeine, avoid tomatoes, chocolate, citrus, elevate the head of my bed, and various other things that make me want to rebel. I find myself wanting all of the things I'm not supposed to have. I want to rebel against all the restrictions. But then I think about the pain in my stomach and think maybe rebellion isn't such a good idea.
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I'm not going to stop the caffeine until Monday, because I anticipate that I will be miserable for a day or two as I go through caffeine withdrawal. I anticipate a very bad headache-- and I won't be able to take ibuprofen to stop it. Maybe I should make up some warning signs to hang around my neck for next Monday and Tuesday....
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That's how I've felt since I quit smoking almost 3 months ago. Sucks.
Jules,
You have my sympathy. Congratulations on making it three months. Hopefully it is getting easier....
Thank you. Yes, it's definitely getting easier. I should never have started in the first place but I'm from the school of hard knocks.
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