Friday (12/31/10) the symptoms began: scratchy throat, stuffy nose. Uh oh....
Cold and flu season are upon us and for immunosuppressed people: this time of year makes us feel worse than the average Joe or Jane. The average Joe or Jane has the immune system to help fight off a cold. A transplant recipient doesn't have that luxury. We catch colds faster and it takes us longer to get said bug or virus or whatever out of our systems.
Tuesday, I left work early (about 2.5 hours) and came home. Yesterday I was ok but today? I'm feeling even more congested and groggy than the day before. NOT FUN!! Guess who had to call in sick this morning? I HATE calling in sick!! (But at least I know that two-three other people at the office who also have colds and flus and are either calling in sick or leaving early.)
Right now my nose is so stuffed up that I have to breathe with my mouth slightly open. My head feels groggy and when I try to clear my throat, you can tell I've got a lot of mucus in there. Sooo sexy (notice sarcasm).
While feeling all slug-ish this morning this topic entered my mind: when and if I find my Mr. Right, how will he handle it whenever I get sick? How will I want him to react? How will we both get through it together? (Alright, so these are a few questions rolled into one topic but it's along the same wave length.)
Now, most people that know me know that I'm not much of a whiner when I'm not feeling well. I stubbornly take care of myself, make my own soups, take whichever over-the-counter meds work best for me, etc. When a guy comes into the picture, will he do all of these things for me? Better yet, will I want him to? Will he know when to keep his distance and let me care for myself on my own, or will he hover over me where it drives me crazy? And after I'm better, will he go back to the way things were or will he suddenly be paranoid over my health?
Whew! I just realized I asked myself way too many questions! :-D
For those of you either in a relationship or married (and are a transplant recipient), how does your significant other handle it? Does he/she react in the way you like or do they secretly drive you bonkers? Do you have any suggestions for those of us who are independent in our healthcare?
(I might add more later...)
