Wow, when they told me my throat would hurt on day 10 -12, they were so right! I definitely got back from Colorado just in time. Over the weekend I could feel my food going down, almost like a snake swallowing a huge rat - ick! I had gotten the prescription for the Malox before I left, but it comes in a quart size jug - not kidding - that there was no way that I would have brought it on the plane. Besides, I was fighting the side effects for as long as possible.
On Tuesday when I went in for my appt. my favorite nurse stopped by to ask how the pain killer was working and I explained to her that I was afraid to try and did not want to give in just yet. She was looking at me like I was pathetic and encouraged me to start using it, at least so that I would be used to eating that way, for when it really starting to hurt.
So, I gave in... and now I use a baby syringe to squirt the Malox-Lidicain to the back of my throat, which completely numbs everything, but enabled me to eat a more normal dinner. I still have these funny instances where I just instinctively reach for a cracker or carrot and then remember that I can't eat that! I am going to try and stock up on the soup, and have a few varieties ready at all times.
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I almost feel as though I am prying into your life reading this journal, so I hope you don't mind me commenting. It's such a strong and moving account of your journey through all of this and I feel privileged to have found it this evening.
You're in my prayers.
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