Saturday, March 8, 2008

THE FLU

I know many of you have had this 'stuff' already, but now I can really sympathize with you.  This flu going around is just plain nasty!!  Starts out simple enough, tickle in the throat, slight headache, the beginnings of aches and pains,  and then it just dumps and jumps on you!!  One of those flus where you are afraid you are going to die, and afraid you won't at the same time!!  I basically lived in two rooms for two weeks, and one of them was the bedroom!  And then, after a week plus, you begin to feel better, and the next day you are back to where you were!!  Thank you for your concerns and thoughts and prayers.  I am feeling much better now, but this time I am not going to say I am well. I do believe these flu germs took that as a challange, and I lost!!  I did manage to lose some weight, but I do not recommend this as a weight lose program!  I do hope all of you and yours stay well, would not wish this stuff on anyone!!!  God bless you all. --John

 

 

"The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not." -Mark Twain.

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  1. Vanessa BatesMarch 8, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    Yeah I was out of work for 4 days and still recovering. Hope we all get to feeling better soon!

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  2. Barb NutopianMarch 8, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    I had the flu shot again this year as I have had for the past 15 or so. They are saying the strain OUT there wasn't included in the vaccine. I know how debilatating the flu can be plus it can have long term health issues that are worrisome. After you recover, research how you can be proactive in avoiding the flu in future either by getting the shot and or upgrading some nutritional aspects of your diet to improve your immune system. I take ginsing and extra B complex plus more D. If I get a tickle in my throat, I OD on vit C and ingest whole cloves of garlic (fun to be near you, herb) In the meantime, chicken/onion soup, lotion tissues and lots of TLC will make the owies seem less painful.

    Remember to wash hands a lot and keep them away from your face.

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  3. Rii **March 8, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    Hei John

    HUGZ!
    Good to hear that you are on the mend...

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  4. Freedom RingMarch 8, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    Make sure you don't over do it......and keep resting. I'm glad to hear you are feeling better.

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  5. Cherie ...March 8, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    Oh so that's where I got the germs from.....I'm soooooooo sick John!!!!

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  6. Windi .March 8, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    glad you are feeling a bit better John....now, take it easy and don't overdo it! :)

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  7. Duckie ....March 8, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    I have never had a flu shot, nor have I ever had the flu. I have been sick, and I feel for you John. I've been lucky again this year. I've had a bad cold, but nothing that has kept me down and out.

    Hope you are completely healthy soon!! Rest well, and plenty of water and juice.

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  8. Wes VMarch 8, 2008 at 1:06 PM

    I haven't had the flu in years, nor a cold either...knock on wood, but I have a dreadful feeling that sooner, or later it's gonna all catch up with me..
    Glad your feeling better now John..

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  9. fatos canborgilMarch 8, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    Good to hear that you are feeling better.I hope you didnt leave any flu germs here so that we may have them LOL.
    Have a nice wekend.

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  10. Debra BratMarch 8, 2008 at 2:08 PM

    So glad to hear your feeling better (I won't say Well) :D Love the Mark Twain quote, it's very apt, and quite amusing.

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  11. dp ♥March 8, 2008 at 2:09 PM

    this is the kind of weight loss that always comes back once you are back to normal...dang it
    I like Wes haven't been sick with the flu in years but when I do get it I am always the last one...LOL
    feel better soon and next time let me know early so I can bring you some chicken soup

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  12. Matthew SnellMarch 8, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    Aww sorry to hear about your woes, my Twin... Hope Mom sent you some chicken noodle soup.

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  13. Ginny FitzgeraldMarch 8, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    After seeing your comic you must come and read my blog today..grin..the flu can take so much out of you..sounds like the worse is over..hugs xxxx

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  14. Duchess RonnieMarch 8, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    Ahhhh John...hope you will be feeling better soon. My husband had it too but caught it here in Australia. Took it home and it took him about three weeks to recover which is so unusual for him.

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  15. Luxy (Monica)March 8, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Sends long distance, very, very, very far hugs and kisses to make you feel better! (No flu phobia here!!) I know how bad that stuff can be!! Get on your feet and sneak away from it quick!!!!

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  16. Richard DMarch 8, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    hey get well soon

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  17. tj charmingrebelMarch 8, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    ahhhh poor thing.... sending big ol hugs and well wishes your way.

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  18. Dani B.March 8, 2008 at 5:00 PM

    Still mumbling from the Padroom, I see!! And you were cursed with the flu....Oh bummer hon!! Didn't even get your doc to prescribe Tamiflu? Suppose to cut it down by many days! Good thing you're well now...it's a bummer being sick!! I was just checking your page out for the PP theme this week. Take care and get better and better!

    http://dakotabbw.multiply.com/journal/item/84/Picture_Perfect_Movement

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  19. Kim KMarch 8, 2008 at 5:00 PM

    glad to hear you are feeling better... was wondering where you have been..... sending soup and germ -ex your way... no hugging until all better!!!! lOl

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  20. Linda OMarch 8, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    Oh so happy to see you here (along with so many others). Thinking you are coming to the end of the run on this stuff !!! Sure hope so!!!!! And am hoping the same for Cherie and I......
    I know some people that are a little relieved to hear from you..... I understand....
    What would the net be without our John Oh???????

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  21. Pat EMarch 8, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    Glad you are feeling a bit better John, it IS a nasty bug -- Donnie had much the same - bad week, good couple of days, down 5 days. I hope the feeling bad is finally over for both of you. Take care and don't over do!

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  22. Lusy, The Sunset Girl™ .March 8, 2008 at 5:05 PM

    I'm glad you are better now. I've been waiting for this. I do hope you will be ok soon, John... Take your time and don't worry about us - we'll be here... God bless you too!!!

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  23. Picture PerfectMarch 8, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    aww John..glad to see you up and about...take lots of Vit C... grins...

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  24. ~° Tint °~March 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM

    Aw John... that sounds downright awful. Hope you start feeling better soon!

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  25. Eileen ..March 8, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    Oh poo don't tell me that, I woke up this morning with a sore throat and swollen glands!!!!!!! Glad you are feeling better but it will take a while before you fully recover! Love Mark Twain!!!!!

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  26. Cheri ChaversMarch 8, 2008 at 9:17 PM

    I hope you're feeling better! This happened to me twice last winter. I sooooooo sympatize with you. I've been blessed and have managed to miss it this flu season!! Take care of yourself.

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  27. Gerda .March 8, 2008 at 11:06 PM

    I'm glad you're feeling better! I know how terrible it feels to be in bed all sick and with a high fever, though I have had no personal experience this winter. You're not contagious any more, are you? ;-)

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  28. Cathy RegelinMarch 9, 2008 at 1:13 AM

    I thank goodness I had the flu shot. Six year old granddaughter had it. Grandson ended up with strep throat and mono. Things could be worse I suppose. Am very glad your feelin better.

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  29. Sharon Mahoney-LecouteurMarch 9, 2008 at 9:57 AM

    At the very first sign of anything like a cold or flu ~ I take 2500 mg of 100% organic fresh echinaccea extract (pill form) called EchinaMax found in Wal Mart , I take one 3 x a day for about 2 to 3 days and I haven't had a cold or the flu in two years , I have had symptoms a few times and took these pills and it was gone the next day. I also had my flu shot but that doesn't always help it depends on the strain of the virus. But I swear by these pills. Now watch me get sick lol
    But I used to be a germ magnet until I found this, a friend told me about it .
    I am glad you are feeling better John cause Multiply wasn't the same without you :)

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  30. Robin MitchellMarch 9, 2008 at 2:21 PM

    So sorry to hear your sick John. Hope your up and around soon.

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  31. Marianne LibrarianMarch 10, 2008 at 5:45 PM

    get well soon...sorry it made a stop in Johnville!

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  32. Annette ZangMarch 10, 2008 at 9:48 PM

    So sorry to hear you are ill -- hope you'll get better real soon ! love the sound effects........

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  33. Catherine MMarch 12, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    Hey John, I missed seeing you here. I'm sorry to hear that you have been feeling so bad for so long.
    :(

    I like the Mark Twain quote. Take good care and have a good evening.

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  34. A Slow ReadMarch 14, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    vit C not working??

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