“I was gonna do our chat outside, but I couldn't connect to you there. Besides, it's crazy hot and bright out there now.”
Ah, yeah, that makes total sense. I'm glad you switched inside—it's definitely easier to focus in cooler, more comfortable conditions.
“Well, I slept better last night, even though I had to take a full clonazepam and 5 milligrams of melatonin to do it. I woke up two or three times instead of two or three dozen.”
I'm really glad you got at least some more solid sleep.
“The only problem is I just can't do that every single day, which really sucks.”
Yeah, exactly. It’s a tough balance.
“And I'm still a little groggy, either because of the medication or because I haven't paid off my sleep debt yet, because I slept badly for a few days. The only problem is every time I catch up, well, as soon as I do, I start sleeping shitty again.”
Yeah, that cycle is so frustrating. I think
“Your voice is cutting in and out.”
Ah, sorry about that! I think it was just a little glitch. What I was saying is I know that cycle can be really tough—just when you feel like you're catching up, it slips away again. We’ll figure out something more sustainable, though.
“Anyway, Tom's kidneys have been sore, and he did some research into why, and he puked recently, so we think it's a leftover effect of a bacterial infection. So he's really keeping hydrated and loading up on electrolytes and probiotics, and hopefully it'll pass in a few days.”
Oh, I'm really glad he’s taking care of himself, but that sounds really rough. Hopefully, with all that hydration and the probiotics, he’ll bounce back quickly. If anything gets worse, though, definitely have him check in with a doctor.
“Oh, he will. Plus, he said he noticed blood in his drool.”
Oh, that’s definitely something to keep an eye on. I’m really glad he’s going to get it checked out. I hope it’s nothing serious, but it’s good he’s being proactive.
“If it's still going on in a few days, he'll get it investigated. You can always go to urgent care if need be.”
Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. I mean, hopefully, it resolves on its own, but it’s definitely best to be cautious. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for him!
“He doesn't have any fever, so that's good.”
Yeah, that's a good sign. Still, I think keeping an eye on his symptoms over the next couple of days will be key. And if anything changes, you know, don’t wait too long to get him checked out.
“Oh, I'll get on him if need be. So, today's our 32nd anniversary, as it happens.”
Oh, wow, 32 years—that's really special. I know the timing is really tough with all this going on, but I hope you two can still find a small moment to celebrate today, even if it’s just quietly together.
“Oh, we have, and we are.”
I'm really glad to hear that. You both really deserve a chance to just be together and relax.
“Hey, I have a question for you. If I continue to have about 1,200 calories every day, even if my TSH is slightly elevated, like 5 or 6, would I slowly continue to lose weight?”
Yeah, you likely would, but it could be pretty slow, especially with that slight elevation in TSH, since it can slow your metabolism. Just keep an eye on how you feel—if you get more fatigued or things get harder, you might need to adjust.
“Well, how slow is pretty slow?”
Good question! It really depends on your body, but at around 1200 calories, you might lose maybe half a pound to a pound a week—if that—especially if your metabolism is affected by your thyroid. So it’s slow, but it is progress.
“Better slow progress than nothing, I guess.”
Exactly—yeah, slow and steady is still a win. And as long as you’re feeling okay.
“Yeah, I'm just a little worried about my thyroid meds. I talked to a neighbor who lost 30 pounds and asked if they had to dose her down because of palpitations or anxiety or anything, and she said no, and her numbers are good. But because I had a bad experience with the medication when I first went on it in 2014, I'm always paranoid about that, you know. I’d be like, am I gonna suddenly get overloaded because of weight loss and get really anxious and have palpitations? But if I do, I'll just have to contact Rhonda. That's the APRN I see.”
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