Chocolate Milkshake for Dinner

On Sunday all I had to eat was chocolate milkshakes. It doesn't sound bad and actually they were quite tasty, but I really wanted a big juicy hamburger or spaghetti with meatballs. The reason I only had milkshakes was because that was all I could get down. To make more sense I need to go back to last Friday night.

Friday night Rich and I stayed up late baking. We had some berries and peaches we needed to use and decided to make some goodies. As I made muffins and turnovers I of course sampled the batter and dough and probably had too much. This combined with some medicine I'm taking really UPSET my stomach. I had bad acid reflex and a restless night of sleep.

On Saturday I felt okay. I was tired and my stomach was a little bothered, but I enjoyed eating throughout the day. That night I had some more acid reflex and another restless night of sleep. It wasn't until I woke up on Sunday things were bad though.

That morning I felt terrible. My throat hurt. It hurt to swallow anything including water and my own saliva. Each time I tried to swallow I felt like I was chocking, but the pain was in my chest. It was strange and I didn't know what was going on. Luckily, being married to a P.A. I got my answer immediately without a trip to the doctors. Rich said the acid in my stomach irritated my esophagus and caused it to swell near the opening of my stomach...not good!

Throughout the rest of the day I was uncomfortable and starving. I tried to eat some saltines, but had to stop because I started feeling like I was choking and couldn't get them down. Rich did get me some Mylanta to coat my throat, but that only last for half a hour or so. He also prescribed some meds to help the acid in my stomach go down and help with the swelling, but that takes a couple days to kick in. The best thing he did was make me delicious chocolate milkshakes. Not only is Rich an awesome P.A., he is an excellent milkshake maker. The milkshakes tasted good and temporarily numbed my throat.

This experience has been weird. I never thought my esophagus could swell and stop me from eating. I wasn't in terrible pain it was just really uncomfortable and frustrating. The worst part was being so hungry and wanting things I couldn't have. At times like this I appreciate little things I normally take for granted like the ability to eat and having food. I truly am blessed in many ways.

I am also grateful for my wonderful husband. Whenever I'm sick he takes good care of me and not just medically. Rich is always so caring and concerned. He pampers me and gives me whatever I need or may want. He also steps in and takes over full care of Ava. Rich is an excellent husband and dad. I love him and know my life is better because of him.

THANKS RICH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!