Guest guest Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Typically when I am lacking sleep big time I tend to overeat thinking that extra calories can make up for the energy I was missing that really only a little more sleep can make up for. Well this morning my fiance woke up at 3am having a potassium attack. He is hypokalemic and when his potassium goes down he goes into temporary paralysis which was starting to happen this morning. He was so weak he had squatted down on the floor and was trying to pull himself up holding onto the counter top and ALMOST couldn't get up. So I took him to the hospital and his potassium levels were near dangerously low, but just high enough to be able to go back home rather than having to stay in the hospital. Regardless, we didn't get back home until 5:30 this morning. (He is doing better now by the way, he just needed a good dose of potassium and is currently catching up on some sleep though it will take a few days to get back to normal.) Thankfully, my daughter went back to sleep after we got back and I attempted to but the neighbors above us were awake and being SO LOUD as soon as we got home. I know I didn't get to sleep until after 6, woke back up at around 7:45, and drifted in and out of a light sleep until 8:30. Needless to say, I am exhausted and not looking forward to going to work tonight! So as you can probably guess, I had a huge fear of not being able to IE it today because I don't remember the last time I didn't turn to food for extra energy (which never helps.) But guess what? I've done great! I ate what I wanted for breakfast when I felt hungry, and I waited to feel hungry before snacking or eating lunch. I didn't even really think about food! I didn't get a growly stomach at lunchtime, but I started feeling weak and shakey and couldn't get my mind off of food so I figured I must be hungry! I ate a good lunch and when I finished my sandwich I actually FELT my fullness! Oh I was so happy because that is so hard for me to feel. I know I won't be hungry before work so I'm going to bring a few snacks just in case, but I probably will wind up waiting until I get home as it takes me a long time to get hungry again. The day isn't over but all I can do is stay optimistic about how I'm doing. I had a great IE day yesterday so this will be two days in a row and I am SO proud of myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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