I have pneumonia

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selbyhutch
selbyhutch Posts: 531 Member
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I had pneumonia really bad a few years ago... it seems I have a touch of walking pneumonia again. My doctor has me on bedrest this week and maybe I can go back to work some time next week.

Needless to say... no exercise. I also stopped logging food this week. It's nothing horrible, but nothing too good either & I just don't want it to be a reflection. Maybe my appetite & taste buds will be back to normal in a few days... so far I have 3 days on meds. I'm just trying to eat whatever I can keep down... plus I can't stand anything with texture right now.

I'm just a little bummed... I made my up mind to make some healthy changes a few weeks ago & was really gung-ho & now I have a set-back. :ohwell:

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  • miqisha
    miqisha Posts: 1,534 Member
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    Sorry you are not feeling well

    Even though you cant workout you can still watch what you eat, that way you wont mess up you calories

    Fell better soon
  • bjberry
    bjberry Posts: 665 Member
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    If you are having difficulty keeping food down, you may not gain much this week. Eons ago when I was in my 20s, I got a really bad bout of Bronchitis. I had to lay with a pillow in the middle of my back (and no pillow under my head) in order to expand the lungs enough to breathe effectively. I was in bed (except the bathroom) for a week and lost 10 lbs just trying to keep breathing.
    Hopefully, you are in better shape than I was, but you may still lose a lb or so this week. Try veggie broth, light crackers, hot tea, vitamin C, lots of fluids to keep your phlym (icky!) moving out of you. Give yourself a huge hug from all of us that feel really bad for you. BJB
  • selbyhutch
    selbyhutch Posts: 531 Member
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    Thanks for the encouragement & suggestions. One of the medications I'm taking is a steriod - ugh... so I'm bound to gain some cursory weight. I know that will balance out over the next few weeks. Other than that, my stomach is so sensitive to meds that carbs/breads is the only thing that helps. I'm still not really eating meals per se. I'm going to talk my husband into making chicken & rice tonight though and hopefully I can try to start getting back on track.

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