F I N I S H E D at last

For over 30 days, I have been infused, via a PICC line, concentrated antibiotics by my wife three times a day, making sure that the infusion time is over 10 minutes to minimize nausea.  During those days, I may have experienced nausea maybe 6 times at the most.  My infusion schedule was every 8 hours and took place at:  11pm, 7am, 3pm, 11pm, 7am, 3pm, etc. etc. etc. Despite the fact that my sleeping habits were altered, the worst part of the whole ordeal was the overwhelming feeling of fatigue and malaise with an incredible need just to sit around and do very little.  I constantly felt like I had just gotten through having the flu for 7 days and was trying to feel better.

But, last night at 11:00 pm, I received my last infusion...

It would appear, according to my Infectious Disease Doctor, that my Staph Infection was more than likely the result of a bug or spider (brown recluse) bite that was scratched, not cleaned, and got infected.  There is also conflicting data that I had a UTI because when the ER performed addition blood work on me, they found no evidence of a UTI.

This makes me wonder how reliable our local family physician's clinic is.

During this process (July 12 to the present), I have lost 25 pounds and while my appetite is gradually coming back, I am hopeful and confident that I can keep my weight at 225 with continuing to count my calories and exercise.

My life, now has the ability to get me back to normal.