I Honestly Never Thought I Would Miss my Face

That allergic seeming reaction that I was talking about? Well, my face has ballooned. It was so bad when I woke up this morning that it looked like Chris had given me 2 fantastic punches to both eyes. I no longer even need lip augmentation as this condition has nicely swollen my upper lip for me. I am completely unrecognizable to myself. I never ever thought in a million years that I would miss my old face, but I do. Desperately.

I went to the ER this morning basically because I was not sure if I should or not. As I said, my eyes are swollen now and the redness still seems to be spreading. They think it is some type of allergic reaction due to some unknown substance. Clothes has been ruled out since the rash is limited to my face and neck. I will be throwing away all lotions and changing (again) the sheets and pillowcases and pillows. Both cats will be receiving a rub down which I know they will love. I am now on Prednisone which the ER doctor kindly told me is nasty stuff and that him and any patient he gives it to hates it. He said I might get "moon face" before the swelling subsides and that I can generally expect to become an agitated and nasty person. Fantastic.

Lately, I never cease but to amaze myself with all the health concerns that I get to throw into Chris' face. The poor guy. On top of that, my face is gone. Not that I ever really liked it, but he seemed to. Now I really really wish I could have the old face back. I promise to treat it with more kindness and respect than ever before now that I know what life is like without it. I've learned my lesson. Now please....deflate.