Some new firsts

Well, this week, I was able to receive my first IV and CAT scan.

Here is the story:
I woke up in the middle of the night by aches and pains.  I couldn't sleep or relax.  I tried numerous hot baths to relax the body, but to no avail.  I released the contents of my stomach in two ways.  Nothing was stayed in my stomach including water.  I couldn't rest or sleep because of the aches, cramps, and pains.  After more than 20 hours of pain, no sleep, and no liquids, I had my sister take me to the Instant Care.  Yeah, received my first IV.  Found my white blood count was high.  After two IV bags, I was still having pains in my right back and abdomen.  I was sent to the ER-hospital for my first CAT scan.   

Results: No appendicitis, bad case of the flu, pride loss, stupidity felt, opportunity to be served, pride loss, sisters helped me, pain meds given to help me sleep, yeh.

Afterthoughts: I tried not to feel dumb that I couldn't handle the pain of the flu, but I understand how people die from it.  I hated feeling helpless, it is hard to let people help you.  The flu hit hard, but did not linger.  I am doing better, but still slow to eat.