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The Pooh Report

Someday we should write a list of “You know you’re an HPS’er when…” If civilians could hear some of the conversations we have. I called Ryan over the weekend just to see how he’s doing. I knew his tummy had been acting up a bit – nothing serious, but for an HPS’er it’s always a cause for concern. “How are you?” I asked. “I haven’t had diarrhea for three days,” he answered. Funny how a question like “How are you?” instantly results in a pooh report.

It isn’t just Ryan. I have several other HPS friends going through bowel issues right now, and almost without fail when I ask how they’re doing, the answer is some form of an analysis of their pooh. I call it “higher bowel awareness.”

It isn’t as if we do this with outsiders. But when you have a chance to communicate with someone who understands, it’s hard to resist. You want to celebrate, or complian with someone who can appreciate how you feel.

So, with that in mind, I’m pleased to report I’m going on day three diarrhea free. It’s been weeks since I could say that. I’ve had some very minor stomach cramps, but NOTHING like last week. I have no idea why suddenly everything is so much better. But, I’m not complaining. I’ll just look at it as a little gift from heaven and move on. Who knows if it will last.

The only weird thing is the last three days I’ve been so tired! You’d think if I were doing better the fatigue would lift. It isn’t like I’m not getting enough sleep. But I’m sort of slugging through the work day these days. For about the last hour and a half of the day I just try to look busy because at that point, I’m barely able to keep my eyes open. I’ve been coming home and instantly falling asleep for several hours. Then I get up, maybe eat something, take my meds, and go back to bed.

Maybe it’s just taking a little while to bounce back. But, if you’re wondering where I’ve gone, I’m probably in bed.

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