So, fish oil. What is it? Well it’s Omega
3s Essential Fatty Acid. Hundreds of
studies suggest that omega-3s may provide some benefits to a wide range of
diseases: cancer, asthma, depression, cardiovascular disease, ADHD, and
autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. According to lots of
websites: Omega-3 fatty acids are
important nutrients that are involved in many bodily processes. The body cannot
make these fatty acids and must obtain them from food sources or from
supplements. Three fatty acids compose the omega-3 family: alpha-linolenic
acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid. Alpha-linolenic acid
(ALA) is found in English walnuts, in some types of beans, and in canola,
soybean, flaxseed/linseed, and olive oils. The other 2, eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are found in fish, including fish oil and
supplements.
Well, I was told it would improve my
itchy skin. For whatever reason my skin is way more drier than ever and I
have tried all sorts of creams, lotions, oils to help out. (side affect of surgery) But, one week on
fish oil and it improved.. So, these fish oil pills are huge and swallowing
post weight loss surgery is hard. I haven’t struggled with swallowing pills as
much as some but it is more complicated.
So, I am week 4 of taking these fish
oils. Wednesday morning I swallowed a pill and it got stuck in my windpipe, larynx
or or somewhere close. I could move it my massaging my neck but, it wouldn’t go
down. So, I tried taking a drink. No help. I took
a bite of food and it made it worse. I started gagging and then proceeded to
throw up. Several minutes later and lots of vomiting later it went “down”. It was scary. I defiantly am somewhat fearful
or anxiety ridden about swallowing large pills especially when I am home alone.
I am
now experiencing some slight pain in my throat (more like my neck) mid-way
down. Maybe it’s a sinus infection. Maybe I hurt something in my near death by
fish oil.. Maybe I am a hypochondriac. I
plan to give it till Monday before inquiring with my local doctor.
It got me to thinking that would have been an interesting cause of death. Till next time,
beware of large pills!
