Debs

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Debs,

Thank you so much for this warm note that you sent before Christmas. I

realized that you had already left for Chicago before I had a chance to

respond. I thought I wouldn't see you posting until you returned - wrong!

I'm so surprised and glad to get a Chi-Town report from you.

I'm pleased that you enjoy being a part of this group. We are happy to have

such an enthusiastic new friend who is willing to jump right in and share

what you are thinking and what's happening in your world. You have many

difficult challenges right now, but you have a spunky spirit and marvelous

attitude. I'm not sure I would have attempted a trip to Chicago so soon

after a second total knee replacement.

Please do take your kidney medicine as instructed! What med are you on?

Protect those precious kidneys for lupus can be a threat to them. How has

your lupus affected them to date? Of course, don't feel compelled to answer

any of these questions should you feel uncomfortable doing so.

Sorry that you have to make a decision about work so very soon. No fun

having that hanging over your head for the holidays. I hope that you decide

what to do without too much of a struggle.

The trip to Chicago sounded just awful. I've done that kind of thing too

often. Glad you are here safely, even if it was hours and hours after your

expected arrival. Too bad it's so cold and snowy. That probably isn't

helping the way you feel. It looks beautiful though, doesn't it?

Families at the holidays can be both wonderful and troublesome - a lot of

deep feelings are apt to come out. I know just what you mean about the

visiting and all of the activities, some of which would not be your choice.

Sounds as if you are doing a good job of grinning and bearing it. I'm

exhausted, and I didn't travel anywhere.

How much longer will you be here? Hope the trip home is MUCH better for you

and your family and that you can get through this visit without hurting your

body. No falling allowed!

----- Original Message -----

From: <Auntblabbie2000@...>

< egroups>

Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2000 4:56 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Announcement of news for the RA list

> ,

>

> the announcement should have read GREAT Announcement of News......you are

a

> terrific contributor to this group. Along with Pat and a, this group

can

> only get beter & reach more people with information, support, laughs and

> just good friendship. My world suddenly became a lot bigger when i

joined

> this group. when i found the group a few weeks ago, i was recovering

from

> my second tkr, had terrible back pain & apparently was in some type of

> depression, unknown to me. although i don't post often, i read

everything &

> get warm fuzzy feelings from each and every posting.

>

> i just had my second epidural injection today. the first one started to

> kickin within about 48 hours. i feel that they are doing some good, it

just

> those first two days that are really rough. they told me at the hospital

to

> go home and be a princess, don't tell me that twice !!!!!!!!! they had

> trouble stabilizing my blood pressure today during the epidural, i haven't

> been taking my kidney medicine like i am suppose to, guess the doctors

do

> know more than me!!! back on the medicine & make a reservation in the

> bathroom for the diuretics.......

>

> trying to pack for our trip to chicago along with tallying up the snow

> fall.....i am really getting nervous about getting around in chicago.

i

> have visions of my sister & my ortho IM each other to try to put me back

> together again in case i fall !!!!!!!

>

> my temporary disability has been extended until 1-2-01 at which time, i

must

> either return to work or go on long term disability.....the jury is still

> out on that one, it depends on which day i think about as to my answer

> !!!!!!!

>

> well i meant for this to be congratulations for you, instead of droning on

> about me......all the best in your new endeavor & keep us all in line

!!!!!!

>

> Love & Angel hugs,

>

> Debs in FL