under the circumstances your overall health is good. those salt water boils you picked up on the raft are ulcerated, but they're healing nicely.
hemoglobin's 10.8 -- you're anemic, that's why we're giving you iron. potassium's low -- we're giving you an electrolyte solution with your iv. sodium's over 150, way too high. you may experience swelling in your extremities as you rehydrate and discharge the salt. in spite of your dietary deficiencies there's no sign of mental deterioration.
what's so funny.
dehydration. vitamin deficiency. protein deficiency. any or all of the above.
protein digestion is very costly in water usage.
and fish are very low in fat, which is energy inefficient. so you're going to burn up your own cells no matter how much you eat. luckily you ate the eyes and pancreas, which contain some vitamin c, so you didn't get scurvy.
your body chemistry and your exposure to the elements would normally lead to irritability, depression, anxiety, periods of self-reproach. it's almost like schizophrenia. different sides of your personality might come to life, speak out, act out.
if you say you are.
doctor hegel tells me he discussed the vietnam pow syndrome with you.
you are aware of the potential disruptiveness on your loved ones when you return to your old life?
you sure you don't want some counseling?
well, when that iv runs out, you're through with us. just the dentist tomorrow.