Went to ER

I was having these bad headaches for the past week 1/2 and didn't know why.  I thought it was just my migraines.  So I called Rita (Dr. M's nurse) and she told me that if it got too bad to go to the ER.  So it had me crying I was hurting so bad...  So I went to ER thinking it was just  migraine.   Well come to find out  I was dehydrated.  They said my ketones in my urine was>80 and it should be in the negative.  My blood sugar was 60.  So they had to give me 2bags of fluids, and 3 different meds through IV for relief from the pain.  And a CT scan of my brain.  Which was normal.   I thought I was drinking way more than enough.  But I guess not.  Plus I am walking 1-2-2.50 miles 5 days a week.  So doing all that sweating had alot to do with it too.  So I am laying off my walking for a couple of days and I start back to work on thursday, 12 hour shifts. But I am feeling a little better now.  Forgive me for my rambling, just want to let my NC family know what was going on.  Oh I weighed 158lbs when I got to hospital then when I was released I got back on the scale and it said 261lbs.  I guess that is from all the fluids they gave me huh?

Sure glad they found out the problem.  You will be better in no time. I will have to remember this topic when it's my time. You are doing so great. down to 158.   Keep up the good work!!!!

Sorry It has taken so long to get back to you all.  I have been resting the past two days.  I have to go back to work today at 3:00 pm. Reenie thank you so much and please make sure you are drinking enough.  Even if you think its enough, drink a little more.  I feel bad b/c I haven't exercisied in two days.  But the doctor said to be concetrated on getting my liquids in. But thank you again, Dana

Thank you so much for reminding all of us to keep sipping those fluids!  iT IS SO HARD SOMETIMES!!!  That and the protein requirements early on. Keep up the great work!

Thanks Shazanne, It is very hard at times.  But like I replied in the last one, drink a little more even if you feel you've drunk your share for the day.   Dana

Oh Dana.. I am sorry that you have been having a hard time.  But WOW.. you are loosing weight like a pro girl!  I am proud of you.. just keep drinking.  :)

Thank you Jennifer, I was living as normal as I could, just with a headache.  Exercising and all, jut as happy as I could be.  Then I started crying it hurt so bad, so I went to the ER.  Went to see the Doc. the nest day and he said drink, drink, drink.  So I am.   Oh and I also was told by my sister-in-law who had WLS 1yr and 1/2 ago; even when the doctor approves you to the next stage "soft food" still drink fluids and protein shakes.  She said you'd loose your weight faster.  So I think I'm going to take her advice.  But I am doing pretty good on soft foods.

Glad to hear the headaches are fixed! Sip, sip, sip!! We are lucky and have great docs. Don't worry about those few pounds of fluid... they will be gone in no time. Take care and I'll call and check on you when I can talk again!

Thanks Shawana, Your right, we have great docs.  And the fluid weight is gone. Sip, Sip,Sip......... Talk to you later.

Sorry you had to go to the ER but glad you are doing better.

I had headaches soon after I got home I thought they may have been a side effect of the pain meds anyway they are gone now.

Look at you go your weight loss is great and the distance you are walking that is a big wow .

I am drinking 48 oz of crystal light a day working on bringing it up to 64oz.                                                                   Annie