Dinner

Sunshine Through The Clouds

I am SO blessed.

Even though I’ve felt awful all day long, God has blessed me so much with this blog and the support from yall. Even when I felt at my worst today, reading your smiley comments made me feel even a little better. I cannot even thank you enough! I had no idea going into this that I would feel so awful……a couple years ago when I had the same surgery I was totally fine and then this time all hell breaks loose! Grrrrrrr

Anyways, please excuse my previous post because I was writing it and not even comprehending what I was writing. As I said before, it took me like five tries to get the post published. I think I was on, like, another planet all day long. My mom said I was talking and moaning in my sleep and for the life of me, I don’t remember talking to Ryan on the phone or saying goodbye to mom as she headed to work. After the initial puke (haha sorry), I called my doctor and told him what happened and he said it was probably because of me swallowing blood (again gag sorry) during the surgery and that I should drink some juice or a smoothie just to get something in me.

Well, I ended up throwing up a few more times then falling in and out of sleep for another hour or so before my dad went to Smoothie King for me and brought me back a huge strawberry/kiwi/something? to get some fluid in me. Since I’m not allowed to use straws for a few weeks, he poured a little bit of in a soup bowl for me to have.

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This was probably only a 4th of a huge 28oz smoothie? It tasted AMAZING to me! At this point, the football game started and I started feeling a little hungry and better from the smoothie. So, I made what I like to call:

Sunshine in a Bowl

Serves 1 (easily could be doubled or tripled)

In a small saucepot, simmer about two cups (eyeball it) of organic chicken stock. Add a few sprigs fresh thyme and a squeeze of a whole lemon. When simmering, drop an egg in and stir with a fork for a few minutes so that the egg cooks and creates thin little eggy strands all throughout the soup. Season with fresh ground pepper and serve.

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This seriously brought me back. You all HAVE to try this soup next time you are feeling under the weather. I think I’ll make more tomorrow. There’s not much else I CAN eat right now except soups, poached eggs, yogurt, ice cream, jello……….

And then around 9:00, my mom came home from work and brought me coconut D’lites! I didn’t want to try to eat the whole thing (because of my tummy), so I just scooped a little bit into a mug:

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I’m starting to feel a little pain but don’t want to take another vicodin so I took an ibp800 instead. Still watching the game right now (ryan’s there!)  but I probably will head up for the night soon. Even though I hated to do it, I’m so glad that I called to cancel my place in the Publix training workshop I’m supposed to go to tomorrow morning at 8. The workshop isn’t even in Tampa and I think I need another morning to be in bed and rest.

Thank you all again for being so supportive and sending good thoughts and prayers my way! Much appreciated 🙂

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  • Katie
    January 8, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Hey Jenna! I’m so glad to hear the surgery went well & I hope you feel 100 better tommorow! 🙂 sometimes things like that make us realize how blessed we are.

  • BethT
    January 8, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    Mmm, so is that basically straciatella? (Italian egg drop soup?) I had that at a restaurant recently and it was delish!

  • Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter)
    January 8, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Glad you’re feeling better Jenna. Sounds like your parents are taking good care of you. Hope you get some good rest tonight after the game.

  • Kristen
    January 8, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    Hey I hope you are feeling better! Just think soon enough you will be doing yoga again and thats a happy thing!

  • Shelby
    January 8, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    I hope you feel better soon hun!

    Love the smoothie, it sounds really tasty.

  • Marissa
    January 8, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    I am allergic to vicodin and codine. I am able to take Percacet (not sure on spelling) so I know what you mean by taking regular medicine instead of pain meds. I’m sorry today has been less than great. 🙁 That is really smart of you to take tomorrow for a day of rest. It should hopefully help your recovery!

  • caroline
    January 8, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    Good call, better to rest up and get back to health before adding any stress 🙂 Feel better soon , I have crazy Gators for neighboors, eek!

  • Emily
    January 8, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    Jenna! I’m so sorry you’re having a crummy day! At least God gave us smoothies, right?;)
    Rest up and relax sweetie, you are stronger than you know:)

  • carolinebee
    January 8, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    Yay i’m glad you’re feeling a lil better! And your previous post didn’t really sound drug-hazed at all 😀 That’s so nice you’re at home with the parents to take care of u, rest up!

  • Cassie
    January 8, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    Ohhhhhh I feel sooooo bad for you!!! I hope you feel better soon! And I hope you make it to yoga, I wish I could go! It sounds amazing…Good luck girl keep smiling (even if it hurts!)

  • Katie
    January 8, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    You poor thing! The first time I had that surgery it was AWFUL… the pain and meds made me so emotional that I screamed and cried because my dad picked up the wrong kind of jello!! Hang in there Jenna! And don’t forget to watch as many crappy movies as you can 🙂

  • Oh She Glows
    January 8, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    I just got caught up on your blog posts today and I feel so badly for you hun! (hugs) I hope you wake up tomorrow feeling more like yourself. You deserve all the rest in the world, a new book, and some fun yoga when you are all better!

    Angela
    http://www.ohsheglows.com

  • Sharon
    January 8, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    Glad you are feeling great! Great eats! Sunshine in a bowl, yum!

  • emily
    January 8, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    it’s great that you’re feeling healthier, and it’s even better that the blog was a sorce of relief!

  • Jenny
    January 8, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    Glad you are feeling just a bit better, I hate that you’ve had such an awful time! Mouth surgeries are terrible. But at least you got some good fuel in you (yum smoothie AND soup!)

    Hope you have a restful night!

  • Kailey
    January 8, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    Aww Jenna!! You are such a trooper! I once had this horrid gum problem and couldn’t eat solids- I turned into a bitter, bitter woman. You are so positive it’s amazing! We are all praying for ya and hoping a speedy recovery is on the way!

  • Sarah (lovINmytummy)
    January 8, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    I’m so relieved you are feeling better…but gosh, if I didn’t have tears in my eyes reading about your misery! This too shall pass! I hope you feel 10000% better in the morning!

  • Janet
    January 9, 2009 at 12:15 am

    You poor thing! I’m glad you are starting to feel better. That soup looks delicious!

    I recently had my wisdom teeth out and then got braces so I feel ya on the soft foods! I really enjoyed polenta (the stovetop kind) when I was recovering.

    Your blog is great and I’m glad it’s cheering you up while you are recovering!

  • Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food)
    January 9, 2009 at 12:34 am

    Feel better soon!

  • Anne P
    January 9, 2009 at 12:54 am

    Aw you poor thing, I hope you are better today! What surgery did you get??

  • Ali
    January 9, 2009 at 1:29 am

    Hi Jenna… So glad to see you are feeling at least a little better… being stomach sick is literally the WORST feeling. I was surprised though that you were allowed to eat before surgery… I feel like even when I have had minor things done I am never allowed food/drink for 24 hours prior?! Just a thought, but maybe (and I hope not!) if you have to have any more work done, it might go better on an empty stomach? I don’t know, my mom is a nurse and she said usually it just allows the stomach to absorb and not get upset… anyways… I hope you feel so much better tomorrow!! Sending good wishes your way!!

  • Glidingcalm
    January 9, 2009 at 6:13 am

    feel better Jenna!!!

  • Mara
    January 9, 2009 at 6:17 am

    I’m glad you were able to consume SOMETHING! I’m sure that’ll help you feel tons better!

  • justjen
    January 9, 2009 at 6:19 am

    I hope you feel wonderful this morning and can relax and get your strength back.

  • VeggieGirl
    January 9, 2009 at 6:27 am

    I’m glad that you have this blog too – you’re a wonderful blogger and friend!! Email me to catch up when you get the chance 🙂

  • Alexia
    January 9, 2009 at 7:10 am

    Glad you are feeling a little better! Helps when you have a lot of support!

  • Courtney
    January 9, 2009 at 7:35 am

    Hope you will be feeling well enough for yoga! It is going to be amazing! Don’t know if you got my email, but I will be attending too! Woo! Feel better!

  • Bree
    January 9, 2009 at 7:37 am

    Glad you are starting to feel better, take it easy & I hope today is a much better day for you!

  • Jenna 2
    January 9, 2009 at 7:45 am

    I hope you feel better! 🙂 your surgery sounds absolutely horrible! hopefully you won’t have to have it done any more!

  • Kath
    January 9, 2009 at 8:50 am

    Love your title 🙂 Glad you’re feeling better.

    I love egg drop soup and have been wanting to try it at home for ages. Thanks for the confidence – seems easy!