The Fruit of Procrastination

A couple days after my Moab trip I got the flu. A very unpleasant experience I must say. So that kept me in bed for about a week. During that time I could barely keep anything in my stomach and my medication isn't too stomach friendly in the best of times so I hadn't been taking it for that week. Sunday came around again and I was feeling better. I figured the flu was over and I was able to eat again so I decided to take my medication again.... That didn't go over so well. About half an hour after I took the medication my eyes went bloodshot and I started shaking uncontrollably and throwing up. After an hour of consistent shaking I decided I should probably go to the ER. Something I REALLY didn't want to do as an uninsured person. Long story short I had a bacterial infection in my gut that was causing problems. Another week in bed! Saturday rolls around and I'm weak, but not feeling sick anymore!!!!! Sunday night as I'm brushing my teeth I notice my mouth feels kind of funny...kind of numb. Monday my mouth looks like I've been to the dentist and my right eye won't close. Back to the doctor and a diagnosis of Bell's Palsy, it's been two weeks but it's clearing up. I'm now back to my normal schedule, eating normal, trying to get somewhat back in shape. I've never been this sick before and it did a number on my body. I will never again put off getting a flue shot!