BABY STEPS....

I am beginning to see progress in my endurance and am also learning about pain control for the ulcer.  I not only managed to stay up but also only had two barfing incidents.  I hate dry heaves but at least I am not barfing my medication or any meals.

The biggest problem is that after I have one, my head starts throbbing and I must relax for 10-15 minutes.  At least I don't have to use the commode.  My IBS-D has stopped now that the medication has *kicked in* and should be fine now.  I think the IBS-D was amplifying the pain and, now that it's over with (for now), it's easier to manage the ulcer.  

The Beast had to go to his dermatologist today for more treatment on his face for his skin cancer.  Although it was cloudy out for most of the day (he spent it indoors for the most part), it's the UV rays that cause it to turn bright red and be painful.  He ventured out long enough to pick up some deli sandwiches from the Publix deli.  Again with the ham but this time it was Boar's Head and it's not too salty and cut very thin.  Add swiss cheese on a nice crusty hard roll and it's yummy.  

I didn't eat more than two inches of it because I am still trying to gauge just how much I can eat without causing me pain.  I also ate some vanilla pudding.  Although it's not normally the pudding of choice for me, this was very tasty to me for some reason.  It also didn't cause any pain so that was a big plus.

I'll get more adventurous after I get to see my regular doctor to find out what he suggests as far as diet is concerned.  The diet the Beast was on years ago when he had a huge stomach ulcer was pretty restricted.  I have read where all that has changed like so much in medicine these days.  

Baby steps.  Just taking baby steps.  Cee said she's coming over to visit for a bit tomorrow and I'm looking forward to that.  I feel like everyone is acting like I have the plague or something.  It's not like an ulcer is passed along like the flu!  

Well, my body is telling me it's time to rest.  I didn't sleep well last night so I am very tired right now.  I'm heading off to bed as soon as I post this.  Love you all.  Sending an extra bit of love to family and friends.  Be good.  Be happy.  Take care of your health.  ***Hugs***