A bunch of useless crap
Published on February 8, 2008 By MasonM In Blogging
I've had the flu before. Most everyone has I would think. But this one, this strain, is different. It's a real ass kicker. Normally the flu might put me out of commission for a day or two and then just make me feel bad for several more days and that would be that. This one has literally taken me off me feet since it grabbed hold of me. I find it amazing how something so small you can't even see it can take a grown man off his feet.

I've been dealing with it the best I can. I've been dosing myself with Nyquil, drinking fluids, and sleeping as much as possible. I checked into the hotel on Tuesday. I made a single quick stop over at Applebee's to drop off a hat, and one to the grocery for Nyquil and liquids, and pretty much haven't been out of bed since except to use the bathroom. I think I've probably been sleeping a total of 20 - 22 hours a day broken up by waking long enough for a coughing fit and then going back to sleep again.

To say I haven't eaten much would be an understatement. I've had no desire for food at all. Knowing that I have to eat anyway I have tried to force myself to eat a little bit here and there. I've managed to eat a single ham sandwich over the course of a day, two days in a row. Last night I ordered a pizza thinking perhaps that would appeal to me. I managed about 4 bites and couldn't stomach any more. That was a waste of money. I wish I had some nice hot chicken soup.

The hotel lobby has a waffle maker. I may wander up there and make myself one. I really need to eat something whether I want to or not. I had hoped I would be starting to feel better by now but this damn flu is a tough bug and doesn't show any signs of letting up yet. I've coughed so much and so violently the past few days that my ribs ache and my throat is so raw I can barely speak. And the never ending headache. It just won't go away. Maddening.

Somehow I am reminded of Captain Trips.

Comments
on Feb 08, 2008

I heard this one was a real ass kicker.  I am just glad I have not gotten it yet!  That will probably change next week when I get on a plane with a bunch of other people!

Hope it breaks soon for you.

on Feb 08, 2008

I heard this one was a real ass kicker.  I am just glad I have not gotten it yet!  That will probably change next week when I get on a plane with a bunch of other people!


Hope it breaks soon for you.




Oh man, a plane is the perfect vehicle to spread the flu. Hope you manage to avoid it. Maybe you should wear a mask?
on Feb 08, 2008
Maybe you should wear a mask?


Or a body condom.
on Feb 08, 2008

Maybe you should wear a mask?


Or a body condom.


even better
on Feb 08, 2008
I hope you feel better soon. It is a bad strain that knocks you down!
on Feb 08, 2008
I'm sorry you're sick. I'm just getting over it. It totally sucketh! Feel better!
on Feb 08, 2008
 (  Sorry you got hit by that $%#@^&*()^% bug!!

Can ya get yourself some juice somewhere to drink?

Sending healing wishes your way!!   
on Feb 08, 2008

I hope you feel better soon. It is a bad strain that knocks you down!


Thanks. Yeah it's a nasty one. I've never had the flu put me down for so long or so completely.
on Feb 08, 2008

I'm sorry you're sick. I'm just getting over it. It totally sucketh! Feel better!


Thanks. Glad you're over it.
on Feb 08, 2008

   Sorry you got hit by that $%#@^&*()^% bug!!

Can ya get yourself some juice somewhere to drink?

Sending healing wishes your way!!   


Thanks. Yeah I've been drinking a lot of orange juice and Gatorade to stay hydrated. It helps.

I think this thing has finally peaked. I still feel like I have a fever but I am sure it's dropped and I have a little bit of strength coming back. I even managed to eat most of a hamburger and a few fries. Still getting dizzy when I stand up but my legs aren't as wobbly now so I think I'm starting to recover.

Ah well, they don't call it being sick for nothing. Hopefully I'll be well enough to get back to work again on Monday. Damn shame I missed the load that would take me home though.

Dispatch managed to hold it for me until the end of business today but as I was still in no shape to work they had to give it to someone else. Such are the breaks I guess.
on Feb 08, 2008
Hang in there.. hopefully by Monday you'll feel human. No offense, but I hope I don't catch it. I'm avoiding going out in public as much as possible, and steralizing my work station every day.

Hope you get to feeling human soon.
on Feb 09, 2008

Hang in there.. hopefully by Monday you'll feel human. No offense, but I hope I don't catch it. I'm avoiding going out in public as much as possible, and steralizing my work station every day.



Hope you get to feeling human soon.



No offense taken, I wouldn't wish this bug on anyone. Thanks.