Status update: Same

[thistlechaser]

Rash update: Was covering 90% of my body, now closer to 98%. Only my toes and part of my face have no rash. Bright red, burning, ultra-itching rash. Burns, itches, keeps me from sleeping. Meds sometimes help a little, sometimes less. Talking to the doctor again on Monday. I've itched myself bloody in more than one spot, though I try not to itch at all.

I haven't had a protein shake in more than 48 hours, yet it's still spreading. Am I allergic to all whey protein? Is it somehow in my system still? No idea.

I haven't eaten anything other than sugar free stuff or protein drinks for more than nine days now. Have lost three pounds total. How depressing is that?

Other than the lack of weight loss, everything is perfectly fine about the surgery. Just over 12 hours after I had it, I had no pain. Everything's healed fine. If not for this damned rash, I'd have been able to go back to work anytime after it. With the rash, I can't even leave the house. It looks horribly contagious and scary.

Blah.

Fun fact: I worked it out in my head today. I'd pay $5,000, maybe $10,000, to eat at Burger King (and not get sick). I didn't even like BK before this, but it's been so long since I've had even a bite of food, let alone something with salt or tasting good. First chance for real food will be Thursday evening after seeing surgeon (baby food or pureed stuff only). Three days after that, I can try something "solid" (very, very moist chicken, for example).

Edit: Please see next post for update!

Comments

[gonzostar.livejournal.com]

I know it really, really sucks to see only 3 lbs loss on the scale. It's unfair. But you know why? Not only are your insides swollen from the surgery, a rash is an inflammatory response... you know, SWELLING. Seriously, you are in for a HUGE weight drop, possibly all at the same time, possibly in spurts. But I know right now it just just so disheartening.

And what could you possibly allergic to? I'm thinking it's not the whey protein now. WTF?

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

You hit it on the nose. Something happened overnight and my rash is much better (still there/red, but I don't feel like I'm on fire and want to claw my skin off), and this morning I lost seven pounds (10 total in a week/since the surgery). WOO! *hug*

Maybe it just took all this time to get whatever it is out of my system? Or the drug built up enough that it can overcome whatever I'm still taking in? I hope it's the former...

[changeling72.livejournal.com]

With regard to the weight loss, perhaps your body will need some time to adjust following the surgery?

I hope your allergic reaction clears up soon. You're not allergic to wheat or somesuch, are you?

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Maybe? You could be right, I'm not sure.

I was never allergic to anything in the past, so it has to be to something new I'm doing now... (Which is just protein shakes or something I was exposed to in the hospital a week ago.)

[mayanas.livejournal.com]

The rash sounds truly horrible. I hope the doctor can help.

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

It is/was! I hope I can use 'was' now and forever... (I seem to be on the mend now, yay!)

[ashmedai.livejournal.com]

Oh man, that sounds terrible! I hope the doctor can help on Monday, it must be driving you mad. :(

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

It was driving me so totally mad! My doctor is great though, she wrote me back at midnight (a doctor!).

[fbhjr.livejournal.com]

It does take a while for things to move through the system. So, if you are allergic to it, it can stay a few days.
I hope you get onto food that is more enjoyable soon!

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

It seems you're right. Whew!

And sooooon. Thursday afternoon I can have pureed poached chicken. I know that doesn't sound very good, but by that time it will have been twelve days since I last had a bite of food. I bet it'll be amazing!

[spike7451.livejournal.com]

Gosh, the rash sounds awful, it must be driving you crazy!! Hope you can get some solution to why it's getting worse not better.