13 Sept. 10

Because of all the sleep I got on Friday, I wasn't able to sleep until 10A om Saturday.

I then set my alarm for just five hours of sleep, which I followed. When I awoke, the nausea had returned, though not as intense as on Friday. It stayed with me all day. I ate very little because of it, but had extra water and a couple of Coke floats to at least get liquid and some sugars into my body for fuel. Also, my headache remained a constant 6 all day. Nothing terrible--just always there, hurting and bothering me.

Yesterday (Sunday) was about the same. The only real differences were that I actually took a chance and got a little food down--twice--and the edema in my legs looked less than the previous number of days. However, as the night progressed, the nausea intensified, and I ended up taking a half dose of the anti-emetic before going to bed.

Today has, so far, been a repeat of the last two days. Overall, I'm feeling pretty lousy.

There was something else I wanted to add today...but I just can't think of it; which is frustrating for me. I am used to having a quick, strong mind with a near photographic memory. Before having the PCKD S/S's fully emerge, I was a 3.70 GPA student; and my professors were excited about my very near future in Political Science. Now, my short term memory is shot; I have to think harder on basic concepts, my spelling is atrocious (thank goodness for spell-check!), and my frustrations with even simple tasks are mounting. I just try to remember that this is only temporary, and that once I receive a transplant, my mind will snap back into place and I'll take off towards my goals (and actual living!) once again.

Patience.

Patience. I'll be there again...

Good Health to All!

ScottW