Today I went to the doctor to prove to myself that I do not have DVT. Imagine my surprise when the ultrasound technician(nurse?pa?doc?) told me that she saw a clot. omg
I was like, huh? a knot? no, a clot. otherwise known as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). And to think I almost didn't go to see a doctor. Wow. Sorry I'm in a woe is me mood tonight. So, I'm now on blood thinners and they come with some interesting instructions. (click to embiggen) Among the rules avoid drinking (for THREE MONTHS! I will have to check with my pharmacist friends on this one) Don't change your diet by eating green leafy vegetables, and don't change your weight by dieting. Uhoh.
I have MANY follow up appointments in which to ask my doctor about the not losing weight thing. I mean if I keep eating like I have been is that ok? I just want to take a moment to be very thankful that I really like the doctor. He and I actually chatted a lot about our work history (both worked on The Hill) and state government etc etc. So, I'm gonna get to know him very well.
Also, if you aren't squeemish, check out that needle IT'S HUGE! It's so big you can see it in the blurry far away picture. I'm gonna have to take that TWICE A DAY! Let me say as an aside, I'm ok with injections, I already take them twice a day. They, are NOT like this. Thank goodness I only have to do this for 5 days.
So, yeah I did take pictures of today's food. Breakfast and lunch was normal. I ate everything except the cheesy chips
I have been motivated to be healthy and feeling very vitruous. But after the news that I've been at risk of DYING from(I can be dramatic) I decided to drown my sorrows in snackies. All things considered I was pretty restrained. A pint of Ben & Jerry's Whirrled Peace (I do not plan on eating all of this) one of the bottles of POM the nice people at POM Wonderful sent. Of course, watermelon. And some Kettle Corn (I did eat the whole bag, but it was only 4 servings.)
Have any of you had DVT? If so could you tell me that it is all going to be ok?
8 comments:
yikes- Im glad that you went to the Dr. after all! That could be serious if left alone! I dont know anything about it- but I hope you make a speedy recovery!
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DVT is a very treatable condition with a very high recovery rate. Just do what the Doc says. And report to him (or her or them) anything you are not sure of. What a good call you made to go to the doctor in the first place!
I am sooo glad that you went!! Now you just need to find out exactly what you need to do! "hugs"
Thanks guys, I'm definitely taking things easy and have a list of questions for the doc on monday. The hard part is I'm a klutz, so no more handling sharp knives for me! Guess hubby's gonna have to cut all of my watermelon/mangos for me.
Oh man! Good thing you went to the doctor after all! I'm sure everything will be fine--you're too awesome for it not to be!
I am so glad you went to the doctor. Although, I was hoping for "the knot" scenario, I am really glad they found it and it is being treated! Scary, but congrats on listening to your body. I know I wouldn't have listened.
Good luck with everything. Keep us posted with what is going on. Hopefully, you will get a lot more answers on Monday and it won't be as strict as it seems (no alcohol, no losing weight, etc).
I don't have DVT but I feel confident that it will all be ok. I even sent up a prayer for you!
And I have to admit I giggled when I saw the B&J, I would have totally done the same thing! As a matter of fact when I suspected I was pregnant with my last "surprise" baby I bought a test and a pint!
I am a terrbile friend - I have been avoiding the blog because there are pictures of food on it and all food grosses me out right now!
How are you feeling? Have you been back to the doctor yet - I will be thinking of you and hoping that this resolves itself quickly! Are you allowed to exercise - I'm thinking no because you don't want your blood to be pumping too much. I am so glad that you like your doctor and are comfortable asking lots of questions! If you need anything don't hesitate to ask!
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