Thursday
Dec272007
A holiday malady
Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 07:51AM
Most people say they can't button their pants after the holidays. I had the opposite problem this year. The bulk of our Christmas Marathon ran from Saturday through Tuesday, and exactly from Saturday to Tuesday my stomach was having problems, rendering me nearly appetiteless. I ate next to nothing on Saturday, but on Sunday my upset stomach was joined by undeniable hunger pangs. So I ate a huge piece of lasagna, three hunks of garlic bread and a piece of cherry pie. Bad idea. That night I woke up and found my way to the bathroom with my hand over my mouth. I never actually vomited, but I did sit awake on B's mom's couch for a few hours because laying down made it worse.
We ended up leaving for GR earlier than planned on Monday so I could rest at home before continuing the marathon that night. I was feeling a little better that evening and made the mistake of eating a meatball and some spinach dip. I went home sick that night too. Same thing on Tuesday: I thought I was all better by the time my family congregated at my dad's for Christmas pizza and presents. Yeah you guessed it, I ate TWO pieces of greasy pizza and drank a large glass of Pepsi. My tummy was not happy with me. You'd think I'd learn...
I never did throw anything up (glad you know that?), but over four days I ate the equivalent of maybe two meals, so my pants practically slid off me at work yesterday. I was thinking it was a Christmas miracle: surely I lost 10 pounds at least! But then I stepped onto my brand new shiny bathroom scale (thanks Brandy!) and realized I'm actually 10 pounds heavier than my comfortable "x" weight. I was pretty sure the scale was broken, but Brad assures me it's accurate for him.
Well what the hell? is all I can say to that.
I could have come here after my week-long absence and regaled you with tales of my wonderful family and my spectacular gifts, but instead I chose to tell the detailed story of yet another holiday illness. Aren't you happy you stopped by?
P.S. Brad got me both Female Chauvinist Pigs and Bitch magazine. See here for why that rocks.
We ended up leaving for GR earlier than planned on Monday so I could rest at home before continuing the marathon that night. I was feeling a little better that evening and made the mistake of eating a meatball and some spinach dip. I went home sick that night too. Same thing on Tuesday: I thought I was all better by the time my family congregated at my dad's for Christmas pizza and presents. Yeah you guessed it, I ate TWO pieces of greasy pizza and drank a large glass of Pepsi. My tummy was not happy with me. You'd think I'd learn...
I never did throw anything up (glad you know that?), but over four days I ate the equivalent of maybe two meals, so my pants practically slid off me at work yesterday. I was thinking it was a Christmas miracle: surely I lost 10 pounds at least! But then I stepped onto my brand new shiny bathroom scale (thanks Brandy!) and realized I'm actually 10 pounds heavier than my comfortable "x" weight. I was pretty sure the scale was broken, but Brad assures me it's accurate for him.
Well what the hell? is all I can say to that.
I could have come here after my week-long absence and regaled you with tales of my wonderful family and my spectacular gifts, but instead I chose to tell the detailed story of yet another holiday illness. Aren't you happy you stopped by?
P.S. Brad got me both Female Chauvinist Pigs and Bitch magazine. See here for why that rocks.
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Brad, Family, My anatomy, So Annoyed
Reader Comments (6)
Just wanted to say Merry Christmas!
I'm sorry you felt icky during the holiday. I hope you were able to enjoy the festivities despite feeling yucky. Though, I know it's hard to do.
I hope you got everything you wished for. I know I have to update my wishlist a little now. =)
Yay, Brad!
Ugh, that sucks! I hope you're all better now!
Merry New Year!
Hope you are feeling better!
P.S. Never question loose pants! That's a blessing.
Don't ever get on a scale again!