GET A PNEUMONIA VACCINE!
I finally convinced those docs to spring me! Now that I have been to PVH including 2 ER visits & a 3 day 2 night stay! Too bad it wasn't a Carnival Cruise!I can honestly state, they were better than most of the hospitals I have been too! Not that they are perfect but I can better state to our patients my own experience!
I recommend that all that are able get a pneumonia vaccine! I had one before I left, it will protect me for another time not too much good for this time!
Had a huge eye opener too! I know that my diabetes was gone after my lapband. However my immune system was shot long before I decided to have WLS. WHO KNEW! I have been very healthy and fighting a good fight for nearly 3 years. I am still fighting just now in a different way. I have been thinking all this time that since I am healthy, feel great, labs are perfect that I am ok to eat whatever including candy. Well NOT! Even if my blood sugar is fine, I need to not have that in my body. Its toxic for me. Sucks to give up the swedish fish but I tossed them out!
I sure missed tons this week, Jackie's big day (we missed each other on Friday)& support group. I heard it went well dispite the absence of many including Dr S.
Jackie & Nita continue your healing journey!
Anyway, I am feeling better and hope to be back to work mid-week (crossing those fingers). Thanks for all the well wishes and support!!
Banded 12/15/05
At goal-7/14/06
Total Loss-140 pounds
on 11/16/08 2:58 pm - AZ
Take care of yourself. You need to rest so you can take care of your little ones. You need to take time for yourself periodically and not run yourself too ragged.
You are so right in the importance of getting a pneumonia shot. My PCP gives them about every 5 years. It's one of his things that he keeps track of for all his patients. Including all other vaccinations.
Hope you get better soon.
Deanne