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So much for the Flu Shot

Ponderings

I was up all night with nausea then vomiting, cold chills, hot flashes, achy body and intestinal issues. My body slightly ached the last few days and I’ve been having intestinal issues a couple days before that. I do not know that it is the flu (as I am not a doctor) but it sure feels like it.

I got the flu shot a few months ago. For the first time ever. I guess it didn’t work.

Why do we call it “the flu” and not what it really is? The flu sounds so less serious than “Influenza” does. And it is serious.

Just thought I’d share… as typing seems to be the only thing I can do that doesn’t hurt much at the moment.

Until next time...
Erik

I’m Home

Events,

I’m back home in Arkansas. Aside from sitting between two extremely “hefty” women on the first leg of the trip, it was mostly uneventful.

I called mom when I got back to let her know I made it home, and to check on dad. They have done another CAT scan on dad and he has a clot in his leg that is causing some swelling. They are going to increase the type of blood thinners he is on to see if that will dissolve the clot.

I guess if it’s not one thing, it’s something else….

Until next time...
Erik

Father Update

Events,

Just got done seeing dad again. This whole only four visiting times a day is getting old (I know, he needs to rest). He seems to be doing better. He is starting to get his color back. I didn’t get a chance to talk with a doctor or his nurse to see how things were going medically with him.

The nurse said they were going to possibly move dad out of ICU today. If they do, then I will most likely be heading home tomorrow, but I’m still not sure yet though. I can move the return date on the ticket if I need to.

Until next time...
Erik