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Got a gel injection yesterday. I don't know how long it will last, but at least it will give me a reprieve from surgery. Knee is feeling much better.
Tippy is unhappy because I haven't been able to take him on the walks he is used to. Hopefully tomorrow I can get my bike out so he can walk. He peed and pooped on the floor with no damage last night. Easy clean up.
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Betrayal, you were an energizer bunny!
It's foggy and gray outside this morning.
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Betrayal, I agree with Carole, you are the energizer bunny!
Mary, I had the jell knee injections in the fall of 2021. It was a three-shot series, once a week for three weeks. Not sure if you got the same, and I hope I don't jinx myself for saying this, but it really helped, and I have had next to no knee pain from osteoarthritis in that knee since! I did have some problems with subluxation, which is acting up again, but that is fixed with PT. I had PT for about 9 weeks last May, but then I didn't keep up with all the exercises due to the new breast cancer Dx. I know if I get back to doing the exercises at home, that issue will greatly improve too. Another thing added to my "after surgery recovery" list!
I am meeting with my daughter in a few hours for coffee near her home. Now that I am retired, I can do things like this, and I am so thankful for having this newfound freedom! We will most likely sit outside, and it is very windy now, but hopefully the winds will lessen as we plan to sit outside. I don't mind cold weather, it is hot, humid weather that really bothers me. Of course, freezing weather isn't great either, but it is in the 40's and climbing, which is in my comfort zone!
On another topic, when we sold our car, I had our insurance company do a re-write. In order to get one of the discounts I agreed to their app tracking my driving and my husband's too, but he will seldom drive my car so I doubt his will count. I have mixed feelings about doing that, but feel I am a safe driver, and the discount is substantial. So far it has been okay, but I admit, I was freaked out the first few times I drove, especially when it gave me a lower grade for stopping a lot. Ummmm, I live in a suburban community. Unless I go on one of the main highways, which I rarely do, the community is filled with stop signs and traffic lights. I just decided to drive the way I always do and if I get their discount great. So far so good, but I need to drive 150 miles in 90 days and not sure I will even qualify for that due to my surgery limiting my driving for a while. I received an excellent rating going to the grocery store this morning, but only a fair rating coming home because I had "rapid acceleration" one time? What??? Seriously, you would thing I hit the gas big time. I never surpassed the speed limit and the highest speed limit is 40 MPH???? If I am not allowed to drive for several weeks due to surgery, I will let the insurance company know that, but I don't think I will be "grounded" for more than a week or so. That is what I am hoping for anyway. Time will tell. If it becomes a hassle, I will just delete the app and inform my insurance company that I couldn't meet their milage requirement and I am not interested in that discount.
Have a great day everyone!
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MM, I have a similar app with Allstate. At first I was fascinated and checked my trips but now I forget about it. We have received cash benefits which are deducted from the monthly insurance bill. The app doesn't like sharp braking. I'm a little ole lady driver, seldom in a hurry. DH is more impatient. Fortunately, the app doesn't record speaking because dh has a lot to say to other drivers out there on the streets! LOL.
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Mary, Good that the gel injection is helping your knee. I wish it would work for hips, but was told it didn’t. I made it through the airport- O’Hare and Palm Springs without a wheelchair, but with a trekking pole and, though that pleases me because of vanity, I felt old and wobbly and kept looking at how easily others were walking. Its like now that I can put shoes and socks on after hip replacement, I take it for granted, but shouldn’t. Other hip- the good one formerly, is now very much acting up. Will see Ortho in March. Pretty certain he will recommend replacement. Pretty certain, I can’t go through it again. If only, gel would work for awhile.
Dahlia, our 8 year old snow show Siamese, is coming home this morning after a weeks stay at cleaning lady and friend, Beata’s. Missed her comforting ways when in Palm Springs. Sandy, you are the world’s best mom to Happy. I used to sing to Mira, our late little girl cat, “ You are my lady, I am your Mom.” She would look at me quizzically
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Carole, I am LOL about your comments of your DH and the app not responding to speaking! Too funny!!!!
Cindy, I am a "nighttime shower" person too. The washing off of pollen is an added plus, I too switched because it took me too long in the morning to get ready. Because both of my shoulders have total reverse replacements, I have limited movement around my head, so I need to brush teeth, comb hair, eat, using both hands, one to guide and support the other, for those activities. Sounds so much worse than it is as I adapted to it and it is all normal for me, I do it without thinking! That makes holding a hair dryer in one hand and a brush in the other, impossible. I did buy a "brush/hair dryer combination" but it is big and still takes a lot of time. I use it sometimes, but it is much easier to let my hair air dry and then use a curling iron on the ends. I also wanted to say I hope your partner's Birthday Party was well attended and a lot of fun!
Cardholder, by afternoon, I am beat too! Does cupping work? I have seen it done, but forget what it is supposed to do other than increase blood supply to an area. I am all about trying things because even if something doesn't work for everyone, there is that chance it could for me. Unless something is too weird or expensive, I will try it.
Keywestfan, I am so glad you will get Dahlia back! She sounds like a beautiful cat. I am once again thinking of getting a small rescue pup, but it will be a while before that can happen, if it happens at all.
Jackie, I hope all is well with you and the weather is not bad. I also hope you didn't lose power, as I have heard so many did in the last storm to flow across the country! So far, the area I live in has managed to avoid all the bad weather. We did have wind yesterday, but it was sunny. Today is cold and gray outside, but no snow! Sounds like Southern California got hit pretty hard with a new snowstorm!
Update on my car insurance app: DH drove to the pharmacy today, driving the same basic path as my first trip, but apparently the app did not think he stopped too much. His rating: Excellent! My continued rating is Fair....NO....NO...., it is not fair and neither is my driving! I actually laughed at my DH's rating and told him "that's good, so when family members question your ability to drive me home after my surgery, I can tell them the car insurance app rates you as an excellent driver!" He laughed at that too! In reality he is a good driver, he just has no sense of direction, never did, so as long as he drives locally he does just fine. (I actually just looked at my rating with a reading total of 33 miles and I am now rated as "good!")
I got a call from the hospital yesterday and I need to get a ECG on Tuesday morning. Other than that, nothing else for pre-admittance testing. Woohoo! I still think it is odd that I haven't had a CBC in over a year and a half, or Comprehensive blood work for over 11 months, but I heard they now think for most people having minor procedures there is no need for bloodwork or chest x-rays, etc. Of course, to me getting the exchange surgery with liposuction and fat graphing isn't exactly minor, but compared to many surgeries I guess it is. It is done as an outpatient procedure, but so was my mastectomy last fall. I am not sure of how uncomfortable the liposuction area will be, but I am guessing the work on both breasts won't hurt much. I had more pain from the tiny incision under my arm for the sentinel node biopsy than breast pain with my mastectomy with expander surgery last fall. All I know is that after this, I am crossing my fingers I won't need more surgery for a long time, if at all!
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Snow showers today after 70 degree weather on Thursday but cooler on Friday. Tomorrow is supposed to be warm again. Yoyo weather for sure. Finished my return to home cleaning routine though I have not addressed the guest room. It is still a temporary holding area for items displaced during restoration which need to be sorted and a decision made about their final disposition. When I do tackle it I want to dismantle the whole room so I can paint the wood trim and windows. Then deep clean and possibly rearrange furniture. So a major project on hold until I can open the windows. In the meantime I can sort through the items, so will set aside a few hours for that chore on a rainy day. Taking the rest of today off since I ironed and cleaned the living room yesterday.
Mary, hope you get relief with the gel shot. MM and I must get the same joint injections since they are a series of 3 and a week apart. They do help and I will continue them as long as possible for knee pain relief. Keywest, I do wish they worked on hips as well. cindyny, hope the birthday party was a success.
Our street has become very busy since we moved here 38 years ago and although the posted speed limit is 25, it looks like Indy 500. It has several curves and people have wiped out on them landing in the stream on our property or across the street. While we were in Jackson Hole they installed stop signs at several spots and I have watched people just blow through them like they don't exist. DD told me the fine is $300 so I hope they start monitoring them and collecting. They have tried temporary speed bumps, flashing signs that display your speed to no effect and I guess this is the last thing they can try. I can no longer walk on my road because of the excessive speed and careless drivers. I drive the speed limit and have had people cross the yellow line to pass me because they need to get to the red light at the end of the road ahead of me. Have a good day.
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Mavericksmom - the cupping was different than what I’ve had at an acupuncturist. The “cup” was a small plastic suction cup device. Same concept though - improve blood flow. I’m a bit bruised and sore where she administered the cup though. She also did some massage. I also had electrical stimulation and heat after I was done with PT, which felt better. Keywestfan - I had avascular necrosis (AVN) is both hips, which is why I had hip replacement. Before I had my 2nd hip replaced, my orthopedic surgeon gave me a steroid injection directly into my hip joint to alleviate pain. The first time, my pain was gone for 11 months. Next time it didn’t work and so we scheduled me for replacement. Of course, it depends on what causes the pain. Not sure if that’s an option for you or not.
We also had snow flurries today after 75 degrees on Thursday. Went to a Wellness Fair sponsored by our local hospital. They had over 80 vendors. Got information about services we didn’t know about, an assortment of pens, etc. It was held at the mall, which is pretty sad these days. Sears is gone, so it’s anchored by Penneys and Belks. It’s at maybe 60% capacity. I guess that’s true for many malls these days.
Hope everyone is doing well today.
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Party was a success, it felt good to be outside in somewhat cooler weather. Food all gone, one slice of cake I’ll split with him after diner tonight. I had 2 of the drinks I made for the ladies - Blue Lagoon. I barely drink ever, so 4 hours after falling asleep I was awake for 1/2 hour. Disruptive sleep but I did get 8 hours which is rare.
It’s 87 and hot as Hattie’s. I’ve got laundry going and puttering inside. I have no motivation to do much of anything. I had a massage yesterday and I’m sore today. I know, I complain if I’m in NY freezing and complain if I’m in FL baking. This too shall pass
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All of you are on my mind today. I'll likely forget 'something' because I didn't make any notes at all. Hope all having procedures end up feeling the better for therm. Noting the awful weather. SIL got stuck in AZ and is using his ticket to leave from there (skipping waiting for a plane that can land at LAX) and just return home. He will be exhausted so my daughter got a ride to the airport (the biggest airport to us is in St. Louis, Mo across the river) and she will meet Hubby there (he left the car at the airport parking lot) and she will drive him home. After being up so many hours trying to get to California, he feels like he would not be a competent driver coming home. It is the safe thing to do.
We have drivers here who zoom around like they are being chased by someone. I usually giggle to Dh that we are almost too little of a city to have many fires so where are these people rushing. Not even a good sale on anywhere, but whatever is going on they are not about to let anyone else get in front of them.
Carole, I do ole' lady driving pretty much as well. Dh always says you can go about 5 miles over the limit most places and not be bothered and I guess it's true since I usually do that and haven't had an issue.
We are having sun although some clouds dim it down from time to time. We have had wind for the past couple of days but so far no more rain. Glad about that. I think by Monday, if not late tomorrow we may get some. Don't really need it, but this is the time of year we know to expect more of it. We have Easter lillies coming up quite well, but a bit on the early side. The ones in the yard don't do as well as the ones ion the woods. They are quite old.
Hope you all have a good week-end.
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MM - will be thinking of you on TH. I have CBC and CMP at least twice /yearly. Hematologist is going to repeat them on Monday before my appointment based on results last week with Calcium being too high. PTH was elevated but a little lower than 4 months ago. I'm curious what other labs were drawn on Thursday as there were 4 vials, but I think I have all my results in the patient portal. They are all over the place, but I'm sure some are not concerning. It seems like everything that is wonky is related to kidney disease and parathyroid disease which I have both. Not sure how to read the light chain scores so will wait till Monday when he tells me. Two of 3 are similar to last year, but one is elevated. It's always something.
Betrayal, We have a 4 way stop sign at the end of the street and people drive through it like it's not there. We've been in the house 29+ years - we taught our kids if they saw a car even if it seem far not to cross the street as who knew if they would stop.
Cindy - nice that the b'day party was a success.
Card - I think I tried cupping many, many years ago for sinus (I think). Don't remember it doing much.
Gorgeous weather today. I went for 2 walks - I think the second one sent me over the edge and it was the shorter one - I think I pulled my hamstring on the side I had the stress fracture, but it felt so good to be outside. Sat in the back year a little too.
Dinner (heating up leftovers from last night should be warm. Last night while it was warming in the oven and everything was dried out, so don't want to make the same mistake tonight.
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I certainly hope your bloodwork values don't indicate any serious developments, Karen.
A friend gave me three pounds of brussels sprouts-- and that is three pounds trimmed. Roasted them all with garlic and feta cheese. Some will be frozen. I ate plenty, and the person who got my new bedframe set up got plenty more. Hopefully Tippy will learn to use the steps.
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Hoping for inconsequential bloodwork results, Karen. Judy, so glad you had a great vacation and are being reunited with Dahlia. We had an unwelcome weather surprise last night: almost 2" of snow instead of the flurries that had been forecast.
An even more unwelcome surprise after we got home from dinner out: Happy didn't come down for his 11pm meal, and there was still a lot of food in his dish from his earlier meal--most of the portion, in fact. Went upstairs--he was nowhere to be found, but on Bob's side of the bed there was a massive steaming pile of fresh vomit on the duvet--so much that it penetrated through the comforter to the underside of the duvet cover, the sheet, and the mattress (a Tempur-Pedic which can't be flipped over). I am not strong enough to change a king-size duvet cover by myself and strip the bed--which would have been fruitless because the mattress had a large wet spot. Best I could do was clean it up, spray Febreze, use Lysol wipes and fold it over. (I usually sleep atop the duvet under my own lightweight twin comforter).
Called out to Happy, who emerged from under the sofa and slowly walked into the kitchen--then refused whatever I put in front of him. I went to the litterbox and found massive amounts of diarrhea--along the sides of the box and even a bit on the floor. Cleaned it up, and he promptly decided to go back in & squirt some more before retiring to the radiator cover to sleep. After consulting my HK, she concurred that what I did as a stopgap would have to do until she comes in Monday--and said to put down trash bags on my side of the sheet after getting up in the morning (I always hide my comforter under a large ratty bath sheet atop the footlocker in front of the bed). I left a panicked message for the vet, as well as calling the 24/7 ER vet--to whom I couldn't take him because there was no way I could safely get Happy in his carrier (and me) down the slippery snowy back steps. I explained that, and asked if I couldn't get him into his regular vet today (who closes early on Saturdays & is closed Sundays), if they could keep him overnight into Sunday and then release him Monday morning. She replied "only if he is hospitalized" and they'd have to examine him first--if so, the fee would be $1000/day. Meanwhile, she advised withholding food till I could talk to our regular vet today. I didn't get to bed till nearly 3 am (had to watch a show I'd DVRd to let my CBD & Xanax take effect). Don't know how, but I did manage to fall asleep.
Our vet's tech called me promptly at 8am--after consulting the vet she said to try to feed him as much as he wanted, to come in Monday afternoon for an exam and discussion of (and possibly go ahead with) euthanasia. But she also gave me referral to Lap of Love, a visiting hospice & home euthanasia service. I don't want his last moments to be the stress and panic of a vet visit. I tried to feed him, but he refused even his favorite foods and treats. Gordy suggested I try administering the transdermal appetite-stimulant gel in his ear, so I did. Happy was so weak he didn't even squirm much when I tried to clean off the caked-on poop on his hind legs & rear underbelly. He climbed off my lap and on to the daybed, where he slept with his head hanging down.
Within an hour he began begging for food again--this time wolfing down even prescription foods he normally detests, and trying to nudge Heidi aside and steal her food. He even climbed on to my lap for a "neck-nuzzle." I immediately felt like a monster for even contemplating ending his life while he still has a few fleeting pleasures--I felt guilt over my motivation being partly (mainly?) borne of my growing inability to care for & clean up from him.
But I went ahead anyway and made the home-visit appointment for Tues. afternoon (earliest they had--and we are leaving for NOLA at the crack of dawn Wed.). I explained the rollercoaster aspect of Happy's IBD/lymphoma to the hospice intake nurse who said I was doing the right thing--better to help a day too early than a second too late--to ease his transition on a relatively good day at home than on a bad one when he's suffering. She suggested I let our vet know Monday and get her honest opinion--and notify them of any possible postponement. (But I can't see sticking my HK with all this exhaustion & heartache for nearly a week while we're away, especially with what she has to deal with with her DH). My HK & Gordy will be here with us as we say goodbye--Bob will still be at work.
I don't know how we will manage laundry, packing, and poor Happy's fate before we leave for NOLA. But Bob, who originally had said we should "help him fight death as long as he wants to," has reluctantly admitted that it's probably time; and that we will need this trip afterwards. I only wish there were a way to medically board Happy while we're away, but it's not possible--Chicago's few boarding cat kennels will accept only healthy kitties and they have long waiting lists; and there isn't a cat-sitter out there who'd be willing to handle him.
Poor baby. I've been his mom ever since he was 8 weeks old. All I can do now is cherish, kiss and cuddle him as much as he will let me, and know the drudgery will end soon enough.
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Chisandy I am so sorry to hear of your dilemma about Happy. He has obviously had the best possible love and care. Whatever you decide in the next few days you have no reason to feel any guilt. My thoughts are with you and Happy.
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Sandy, you will never regret having done this. It is time for him to go.
Last night Tippy jumped off the bed and jumped back on. I discovered on one of my bathroom visits that he went to poop in front of the toilet. Easier to clean up than outside. This winter there have been many times that he went into the middle of someone's yard to poop and I couldn't walk in the snow to pick it up. He has left gifts all over the neighborhood and even some in the park.
He has such a long back in proportion to his legs. We tried to train him to use the steps, but he refused to get all the way up. I am sure he knows what they are for. I could prop up a 4X8 board alongside the bed, but that would interfere with the baseboard heating and be expensive. As soon as I no longer need the bed so high up, I will get a platform bed and sell the other and toss the box springs and frame. It was bent in several places, but we managed to force-fit it.
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Sandy, you’ve done all a cat mom can do for Happy. The hardest part is letting go. ((HUGS)
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The steps are foam covered with cloth. Maybe he thinks it is too unstable. I put my folding stepstool there. Maybe he will accept that. This is why I put the bed on the floor when I got him.
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Sandy - I think Happy is telling you its time. Even so, its hard!! He's been part of your family for years. You've given him a wonderful life. Good luck getting everything done for your trip to NOLA on Wednesday and have a wonderful time.
Got the last of my labs last night. One was another PTH test and the last another calcium that was even higher. These tests were also run in October by my medical oncologist. I guess they are going to run them again tomorrow. The PTH is okay, so what do I make of all this. I told DH last night, I'm tired of the roller coaster - it seems that there is always something now when I have labs. For someone "healthy", I sure do have a lot going on and I'm not old (yet). Well, I feel old now that I've been on Medicare.
Meeting a gf this morning for coffee - somehow we always gab for over 2 hours. This afternoon I have an "unveiling" - it is where the tombstone is formally uncovered for a dear friend and her son who passed away last year. He was only 66 and had just been diagnosed and started treatment for cancer. His mother was going on 91. I had visited her every Saturday for 7 years and know here for many more years. I think her son died of a broken heart more than from the cancer treatment.
Going to try a walk before I meet my girlfriend so there is a longer period of time between taking 2 walks.
Have a great Sunday.
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DH and I spent 4 hours at the ER yesterday, 3 to 7 pm. He came in from his workshop at noon, concerned that his legs were so swollen with fluid. He had taken the larger dose of lasix in the morning but wasn't urinating as much as normal for the dosage. His weight was up at least 10 lbs. Long story short, he got relief at the ER. A large injection of lasix through the IV and then frequent urination. His blood work and x-ray didn't raise any red flags so he was discharged.
This morning he is down 9 lbs on our scale. He didn't feel bad yesterday except for the tightness in his legs. He was concerned about his kidney function, mindful that his dad died of renal failure. This week he will follow up with his cardiologist. I am expecting an increase in the lasix.
Glad the party was a success, Cindy.
I empathize with the speeding on a residential street.
Sorry about Happy, Sandy, but you've been a good pet owner and should feel no guilt.
Hope everyone has an enjoyable Sunday.
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Sandy: We had the same dilemma in August when our elderly dog took a turn for the worse cognitively and we were leaving for a scheduled vacation. My DD felt she could handle the cognitive changes our dog was exhibiting but we felt it was unfair to our beloved dog and to my DD and DSIL to deal with during our absence. As much as we loved her, this was not enough to restore her to her former qol and it was heartbreaking to see this sudden change in her condition. We discussed this with our vet and he felt it was time to consider euthanization. We opted to have her euthanized the day before we were leaving. My DS brought his dog, Boomer, to say goodbye and they had a visit full of companionship and a romp. He was a favorite of hers. All in all, it was the best decision for her and as much as I miss her, I have no regrets because we did all we could for her to ensure she had qol right up to the end. A tough decision under normal circumstances but even more so when they are vacillating between good days and terrible days. Happy has gotten loving care from you for all these years and now his qol is diminishing. He's made the decision for you easier since he will most likely decline even more during your absence. ((Hugs)).
Mary: Hope Tippy can find a way to safely get on and off your bed. I think I missed why your bed is now raised. Would a short ramp that only reaches to the box springs and then a short leap to the mattress be a solution?
Karen: Hoping that bloodwork values are no big deal and your doctor is able to explain why they are skewed. Fingers crossed for good news. The stop signs are 3 way stops and are apparently invisible to drivers which means we are still not safe from drivers who use the road as a shortcut but it galls me when neighbors with children blow through them. No longer the peaceful neighborhood we moved in to and since we do not have sidewalks or curbs, really unsafe for walking anymore.
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Thank you all for your support and understanding. Happy is still eating lustily (and stealing Heidi's "crumbs"), but is very weak and shaky when he stands--he was able to climb onto the bed this morning and stand on my chest to wake me up, but too weak to lower his head down enough to nuzzle my face. His BMs seemed normal overnight. I think he senses that something is up, and it's breaking both our hearts.
I have to shower (finally!) and go out to vote because I won't have the time to do so on Tuesday. Hope the kitties will understand that I may not be home for the 3pm feeding. Kibble will have to do till I get back.
Carole, amazing what Lasix can do, and how fast it can do it. When I returned from Rome in 2016, my feet and ankles were so swollen (my toes looked like little sausages) that my PCP's NP put me on Lasix. I lost 10 lbs. in two days! (Now I know where the expression "pee like a race horse" comes from--Lasix is what they surreptitiously give horses before a race so they can "make weight").
Karen, I've been to my share of unveilings (there's always been a rabbi present to lead Kaddish) over a lifetime, including an informal (no clergy) one my late Catholic FIL had for my MIL's stone. Used to be that honey cake and schnapps were served, but cemeteries in NYS forbade food starting before 2000. It's a life-cycle ritual (by custom rather than rule) that most other faiths don't have.
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Betrayal-- when I have my knee surgery, it will be difficult for me to get in and out of a low bed.
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Sandy - sorry you're going through this with Happy. Our pets fill our hearts and our homes and saying goodbye breaks our hearts.Sending you a virtual hug.
Glad your DH is feeling better Carole. Mary - we bought a half box springs so I could get on the bed. I would've needed a step stool just to get up and down too. Sorry your blood work is giving you trouble Karen. Are they going to do more IV fluids?
Yesterday we had snow flurries and cold temperatures. Today 60 and sunny. Took a nice long walk after lunch. Going to make soup for dinner. Hope everyone is doing well.
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Mary, before my first knee surgery I had our bed put up on 4" blocks (since it's a king, it took 6 blocks, one under each wheel of the frame). I switched sides of the bed with Bob so I could roll over, sit up, and get up & out on the "good" leg first. I got used to having a high bed pretty quickly.
50F even by the lake today (the kitties had their own sunbeams to lie in on the floor). Went to early-vote. Tried driving, but there were no parking spaces available in the lot or on the street, so drove home and walked to the polling place instead. Pretty quick this time: the ballot is much shorter than in Nov. (no legislators, initiatives/referenda or judgeships to vote on--just mayor, alderman, and community police board). I think at one point there were more candidates and their workers outside the building than there were voters inside. 9 candidates for mayor, 10 for alderman, and 7 (for 3 seats) for police board.
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Integrity is telling myself the truth.
And honesty is telling the truth to other people.
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Hugs Sandy. It is very hard to say goodbye. Being rescuers Dh and I have done it over and over and it never gets better. We both cry and feel desolate for a while. There is comfort though in knowing that your friend always had your respect, love, and care. We do wish so much more for them but I'm very convinced that they view their ending much differently. I'm also convinced that they take pride in themselves and are un-happy when they can no longer clean themselves and constantly cause messes when throwing up. They know when it is time to go and they don't regret it. I also think sometimes it even gets to us because they are so un-complaining and stoic. Happy knew the good life. There is nothing more.
I'm late today once more. Mainly errands which will continue till Thurs. My friends are gone to Florida for a few days. I'm glad they could go. They are struggling some in their older age and don't get to "go" like they once were -- so I don't have to stay the night but go over a couple of times a day to keep the three dogs happy. They have become use to someone being around 24 hrs. a day so will do better if I show up to romp a bit with them.
I'm thinking about all of you but so late I'm going to bypass trying to remember so I could remark properly.
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Gotta get to WalMart today to get some nose spray. I had a headache all yesterday and through the night. Between that and Tippy scratching himself, I did not get quality sleep last night. Will also be giving him a bath.
I built a ramp yesterday out of USPS boxes I never used because alterations by mail fizzled. Still not right yet. I need to cover it with fabric so he can get his toenails into it.
Yes, Sandy, I noticed that. Will have to sleep at the foot of the bed, maybe sooner rather than later. The top is 24 inches off the floor.
I also need to call my cousin back home. I think they are problem-solving on me needing help during recovery. My sister won't and shouldn't.
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Good Morning! Sun is out, which always makes me smile! Yesterday I called my roommate from college and we talked for three hours! She had breast cancer in 2021 and much of our talk focused on breast cancer. Her husband passed away about 5 years ago, and they didn't have children, but she has such an amazing attitude on life! We have some political differences, but honestly we agree on so much more than we differ on that it makes me want to register as Independent! Since I live in PA, I would have to register as non-affiliated and I wouldn't be able to vote in the Primary Elections, so I will stay as I am even though I hate being labeled! I like the way Jackie put it, "we are all part of the human race!" I always feel that one never knows where a good idea will come from, so it was so nice to honestly exchange ideas and opinions with someone with the opposite view on some issues without risking being ridiculed or threatening our friendship. Surrounding ourselves only with like-minded people may give us a feeling of comradery, but it also tends to make us narrower minded.
Mary, I hope you can get some sleep today, or at the very least, a much better sleep tonight! Do you have a date for your surgery? I had both shoulders replaced and while not an easy recovery (especially the first one) it has made such a positive difference in my life and I honestly forget that I my shoulders aren't real! I imagine knee surgery would be even harder to recover from because they are weight baring joints. My exchange surgery Thursday will be a piece of cake compared to knee surgery! I am as prepared as I can be with zero fear!
Sandy, I am so sorry about Happy. You are definitely in my thoughts today! You are doing the right thing, as hard as it is to do!
Jackie, your DD and SIL made the right call in regard to the airport ride! I do wonder if your SIL crossed paths with anyone that stood out to him as I feel that many things that happen to us are due to the people we are meant to "cross paths" with. I hope you are doing well. I will try to PM you after my surgery.
Cindy, so glad the party was a success!
Carole, also glad to hear your husband got relief from the retained fluids. I am wishing that he has a good follow up appointment this week, for both of your peace of mind!
Karen, thoughts of you and your doctor appointment and I hope that you find out the answers to all your questions about your blood work! Nice to read you were going to spend time with your GF! Friends are wonderful blessings in life!
I hope everyone is safe and warm and has a great week!
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Good morning. My labs are normal. Yay! I went to a cancer survivor walk on Saturday and the Jeep broke down. I have Allstate insurance, so I have roadside assistance. They got it started and I made it home. It is just going to sit in the garage for a while. I will drive the truck.
Sandy cyber hugs.
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Here are some photos from Jackson Hole. I just lost a long post and will try later to repost.
Dawn in Jackson Hole.
The Grand Tetons
Bison Herd
There are 7 bald eagles in this tree on the Miller farm. 0
