tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post2245655383182446852..comments2024-03-28T22:49:03.563-05:00Comments on Lag Liv: Sick Day Number WhateverLLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04431706155081017734noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-54507373679041369182011-04-09T09:56:07.038-05:002011-04-09T09:56:07.038-05:00Hi LL,
If you haven't heard of it, I would co...Hi LL,<br /><br />If you haven't heard of it, I would consider trying a paleo diet. It can really help with inflamation, of whatever kind. It can be an easy fix (of course it's an adjustment to eat different foods, but relative to sickness and surgery, it is much easier). There are some good blogs out there with great kid-friendly recipes, etc. <br /><br />LCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-46370199650828033572011-04-07T20:57:22.666-05:002011-04-07T20:57:22.666-05:00I vote for yanking the tonsils. My brother and I,...I vote for yanking the tonsils. My brother and I, out of all the siblings, got strep all the time. We even had scarlet fever, and that was back in the days when that was a big scary thing. I missed most of second grade that year. The doctor wanted to take my tonsils out, and did. My brother is four years younger, and by the time he was old enough, we had a new doctor who didn't take tonsils out.<br /><br />I have never had strep again, and it's been 40 plus years. My brother still gets it once or twice a year. For what it's worth.<br /><br />Feel better!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954004825041083313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-36448203993197752732011-04-07T18:27:36.929-05:002011-04-07T18:27:36.929-05:00Random request - can you do an advice post about h...Random request - can you do an advice post about how not to take work personally, and related, how not to let biglaw get you down? it's really hard not to get frustrated when a doc you do is turned completely red in revision, or when you're given a murky assignment, try hard to get clarification and then ultimately just do it, and then are told it wasn't what was assigned, etc etc. thoughts? how do you stay so positive?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-71536117269711564252011-04-07T14:22:51.609-05:002011-04-07T14:22:51.609-05:00I had my tonsils removed when I was 16 (...kind of...I had my tonsils removed when I was 16 (...kind of an adult) and it was the best thing I've ever done for my health. I kept getting tonsilitis and my tonsils and glands were so swollen I could barely swallow. I was also lucky enough to have to get a cyst removed from my sinuses during the same surgery. <br />For me, the full recovery took about 3-4 weeks. After 1-2 weeks, though, I felt good enough to do just about anything. Even one day after the tonsillectomy I was able to eat solid food...even though it hurt to swallow. The most painful part of the surgery was actually my tongue and not my throat (no idea why?) but it must've had to do with something they used to keep my mouth open during the surgery. <br />I say go for the surgery! You will not regret it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-66257442061246108452011-04-07T10:38:21.930-05:002011-04-07T10:38:21.930-05:00Ugh, strep is the worst! Sorry you're sufferin...Ugh, strep is the worst! Sorry you're suffering. I had mono really terribly, too, in my teens and then strep and throat infections for years. I almost never get any now despite having 4 kids. ;) There are many really awesome and effective natural immune boosting things you can do to help ward it off, as well as to treat it once you get it and please, please take lots of good quality probiotics (no, eating Activia doesn't count!) during and after your amoxicillin stint. Always, actually. Feel better soon!Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-11415195490488130892011-04-07T09:54:20.818-05:002011-04-07T09:54:20.818-05:00Ugh, I hope you feel better soon.Ugh, I hope you feel better soon.Meegshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218498742250493159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-18877905199293903432011-04-06T22:59:14.241-05:002011-04-06T22:59:14.241-05:00I had my tonsils removed when I was 18, and it was...I had my tonsils removed when I was 18, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The recovery was no fun, but i haven't had a single bout of tonsillitis or strep throat since. I'm 31 now.Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-52211135426274197552011-04-06T21:12:33.565-05:002011-04-06T21:12:33.565-05:00I'm so sorry! I can't even imagine having ...I'm so sorry! I can't even imagine having to conduct that type of meeting in that much pain. I mostly do contract work and correspond by e-mail which makes things better when I'm not feeling well. I've actually only had strep once, and my throat didn't hurt. I only had a mild fever--I think I must be a carrier. So far my 4 and 6 years olds haven't gotten it either. <br /><br />My neighbor's pediatrician insisted on having the whole family tested when their son had strep, and usually everyone needed treatment--maybe someone in your family is a carrier? I just got mono for the SECOND time at 33--go figure! It was bad the first time at 22, but not hospitalization bad! <br /><br />Take care!KGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995535720641546266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-4625178600578071882011-04-06T19:38:22.611-05:002011-04-06T19:38:22.611-05:00I forgot to say, "GET BETTER QUICK!" (Wh...I forgot to say, "GET BETTER QUICK!" (Where DID my manners go?) and to remind you that the Mommy contract says you are only allowed to be sick for ONE DAY, during which they will somehow muddle through, knowing you will be back at the helm the following day. Take them to daycare and enjoy the day in bed. (Oh yes you can.)Lisa Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-76772956479893209592011-04-06T19:32:54.735-05:002011-04-06T19:32:54.735-05:00I had my tonsils out at 19, and only because repea...I had my tonsils out at 19, and only because repeated sore throats kept going to my ears which not only hurt like an ice pick in the ear each time but was starting to affect me hearing. I had something called hypotropic tonsils which means that I had constant swelling. <br /><br />I was sick as a dog, despite my very optimistic thoughts going in: I'd known lots of kids who were up and kicking in a few hours. I was due to get on a plane to Europe in 5 days for an exchange program and I had to write two term papers while recovering. I ended up dropping at least one of the classes (it's kind of a blur) and getting on the already-paid-for flight anyway (my surgeon was horrified.) We had an orientation tour first and I think I slept through most of the first week using my much-needed pain pills. My throat felt sore for about five years (yes! my missing tonsils felt just as bad as before!) AND I lost the ability to sing-- I wasn't THAT great, but I could carry a tune; now I mostly croak. <br /><br />And I shouldn't leave out the fun little story of how I was almost taken as Mrs. Somebody Else to have my hysterectomy. I was groggy before surgery but my dad rescued me. And the next morning, no ice cream for me; nope: I was brought dry toast, crispy bacon, fried crisp potatoes, and OJ-- just the things you want to eat after a tonsillectomy! Such fun. <br /><br />Granted that the surgery could have improved in the ensuing years, but do lots of research before you agree. While I wouldn't like to lose my hearing, I didn't especially like the other results, either. (Even back then it was a laser-assisted surgery; not the yank-em-out, sick-from-anesthetic experience of old. But still...) And I still get strep-- just not as often.<br /><br />Bleh. Yuck.Lisa Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-18678001420067873592011-04-06T16:11:30.672-05:002011-04-06T16:11:30.672-05:00Also get recurrent strep, also have been told to d...Also get recurrent strep, also have been told to do the tonsilectomy. Probably will consider it this year. <br /><br />YUCK for you, hope you feel betterButterflyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107438909973957940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-84123155371808542652011-04-06T13:44:29.240-05:002011-04-06T13:44:29.240-05:00Ouch. I totally feel your pain, I had to get my to...Ouch. I totally feel your pain, I had to get my tonsils removed when I was 18. It was....horrible. BUT...if you need it done I have about 10 million tips to help you recover more quickly than I did!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763193296811601057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-78441669789666455772011-04-06T13:03:10.607-05:002011-04-06T13:03:10.607-05:00My sister had her tonsils removed last year (at ag...My sister had her tonsils removed last year (at age 27) and while the recovery was horrible, she is now very thankful she did it. It took her a good 9 months before she'd admit it was worth it, when she realized that she was no longer sick every other month. Just prepare for an unpleasant month or two, and then it'll be bliss afterward!Denorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192830024562634469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-91227554080991464032011-04-06T12:37:53.527-05:002011-04-06T12:37:53.527-05:00If they haven't told you already, throw away y...If they haven't told you already, throw away your toothbrush. Strep germs LIVE on them.<br /><br />And get to feeling better soon! :)Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-76088400038228976492011-04-06T12:37:21.011-05:002011-04-06T12:37:21.011-05:00Ugh, sorry you feel so bad! My 15 mo old son has s...Ugh, sorry you feel so bad! My 15 mo old son has strep (which sucks). If I don't get it, this will be the miracle of 2011!Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-32836665271268609572011-04-06T12:09:25.739-05:002011-04-06T12:09:25.739-05:00Yuck, so sorry! I've got one for-sure sick ki...Yuck, so sorry! I've got one for-sure sick kid and one possibly sick infant. It seems like winter refuses to loosen its grip on our house and yours too. Feel better!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156777853779141522noreply@blogger.com