Guest guest Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Tess, That is cool that you have a PT job, I hope it works well for you. Please keep us posted, I worry about you. My prayers are with you, hugs Tawny > > Hi Friends...I'm sorry for being so absent lately. You are always in my heart and in my prayers. > > I started a part-time job...a place I worked 7 and 8 years ago...I am doing nationwide directory assistance, and will be working 3-8pm 5 days a week. Going back to somewhere I am familiar with has been really interesting...they have made lots of good changes, but the biggest changes are in me. > > I see the hernia surgeon on Tuesday, have my endoscopy and colonscopy on Thursday, and go on my adventure to Mt. Hood next weekend. > > I care about each of you...and am proud to call you my friends. > > Much love... > > Tess > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Tess, that is what I love about you, you are just like the energizer bunny, you just keep on going and going. Congrats on the new job. Hugs June ----- Original Message ----- From: Grammi B Hi Friends...I'm sorry for being so absent lately. You are always in my heart and in my prayers. I started a part-time job...a place I worked 7 and 8 years ago...I am doing nationwide directory assistance, and will be working 3-8pm 5 days a week. Going back to somewhere I am familiar with has been really interesting...they have made lots of good changes, but the biggest changes are in me. I see the hernia surgeon on Tuesday, have my endoscopy and colonscopy on Thursday, and go on my adventure to Mt. Hood next weekend. I care about each of you...and am proud to call you my friends. Much love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Dear Tess, I'm so proud of you!!! Hearty congratulations on the new job, and I'm looking forward to hearing all about Mt. Hood. Hope your 'scopies go well next week, Love ya, Judi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Tess that is just fantastic! It may be easier going back to what you're familiar with. I hope you enjoy it. I wonder if any of your old co-workers are still there. They may not recognize you. I'm so excited for you. I'll be waiting to hear all about your adventures. Love & hugs a On Jul 16, 2005, at 12:24 PM, Grammi B wrote: > >  Hi Friends...I'm sorry for being so absent lately. You are always > in my heart and in my prayers. > >  I started a part-time job...a place I worked 7 and 8 years ago...I > am doing nationwide directory assistance, and will be working 3-8pm 5 > days a week. Going back to somewhere I am familiar with has been > really interesting...they have made lots of good changes, but the > biggest changes are in me. > >  I see the hernia surgeon on Tuesday, have my endoscopy and > colonscopy on Thursday, and go on my adventure to Mt. Hood next > weekend. > >  I care about each of you...and am proud to call you my friends. > >  Much love... > >  Tess > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Tess, I'm so proud of you! You are such a inspiration to all of us. You don't give up girl, and that is just so amazing. This gives us hope that we can go on, and do the best we can. I have wanted to go back to school, work, and so this helps me to be stronger, and not let this get me down. One day, I will go out, and get my life back the way I want it, and with all my friends and prayers, it can happen. Love you lots, Tawny > > Hi Friends...I'm sorry for being so absent lately. You are always in my heart and in my prayers. > > I started a part-time job...a place I worked 7 and 8 years ago...I am doing nationwide directory assistance, and will be working 3-8pm 5 days a week. Going back to somewhere I am familiar with has been really interesting...they have made lots of good changes, but the biggest changes are in me. > > I see the hernia surgeon on Tuesday, have my endoscopy and colonscopy on Thursday, and go on my adventure to Mt. Hood next weekend. > > I care about each of you...and am proud to call you my friends. > > Much love... > > Tess > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Tess, I'm so happy for you!! Going back to work. You go girl!! Just don't over do it!! I do that most days at work and pay for it ALL night long!! I also wanted to wish you well with your upcoming appointments. Good luck with the scopes!! And, it is I who is proud to call YOU friend.......Marina > > Hi Friends...I'm sorry for being so absent lately. You are always in my heart and in my prayers. > > I started a part-time job...a place I worked 7 and 8 years ago...I am doing nationwide directory assistance, and will be working 3-8pm 5 days a week. Going back to somewhere I am familiar with has been really interesting...they have made lots of good changes, but the biggest changes are in me. > > I see the hernia surgeon on Tuesday, have my endoscopy and colonscopy on Thursday, and go on my adventure to Mt. Hood next weekend. > > I care about each of you...and am proud to call you my friends. > > Much love... > > Tess > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Sounds great, Tess! I hope your tests go well and provide you some answers. Not an MD I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] checking in > > Hi Friends...I'm sorry for being so absent lately. You are always in my > heart and in my prayers. > > I started a part-time job...a place I worked 7 and 8 years ago...I am > doing nationwide directory assistance, and will be working 3-8pm 5 days a > week. Going back to somewhere I am familiar with has been really > interesting...they have made lots of good changes, but the biggest changes > are in me. > > I see the hernia surgeon on Tuesday, have my endoscopy and colonscopy on > Thursday, and go on my adventure to Mt. Hood next weekend. > > I care about each of you...and am proud to call you my friends. > > Much love... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Jane, My pocket knife was just put outside in the rain to rust so I can join you! Such a disgrace. Shame on that attorney. Shame on the judge for allowing it. I'm glad the kids are doing better and I pray justice will be served. a On Oct 18, 2005, at 1:27 PM, JANE wrote: > Hey yall, I have been incognito lately, had a lot going on. My > daughter went to court against the animal who molested my > grandchildren. If they had gone for a jury trial the kids would have > had to testify in open court which I think is total b.s. but it's a > little hick town, so I guess the attorney made a deal. Since it was > his first offense he got deferred adjudication?? with 10 years > probation, has to wear an ankle monitor and cannot be around children > under 18 years of age. So apparently you can take away the innocence > of a 4 and 5 year old child and just get a slap on the wrist. I > personally would like about five minutes with him, with a rusty > pocket knife. My daughter feels like between the money he has to pay > for probation, and the monthly charge for the ankle monitor, that he > will violate probation and hopefully they will throw his sorry butt > in prison. The kids are doing much better, they love their teachers > and are a little less tense and watchful than they have been. They > have been in counseling and play therapy, and that has helped a lot. > The grownups are having a hard time dealing with the insanely light > penalty for their molestor, but I know God will get us through this. > He's never failed us yet. > Thanks for listening to me rant. > Love to all > Jane > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Wow, Suzanne, it is amazing to me that you are able to write this long post and sound so coherent! I'm so happy to hear that your first stage went well. I had talked with Kam on the phone yesterday and she told me how great you looked. It really does help to have visits in the hospital to help pass the time and keep spirits up, doesn't it? I hope that you have an eventful day with a good walk and a BM! I look forward to hearing about your second stage going just as well. Hi to Dr. Bridwell! Martha > > I am sitting in the chair next to my hospital bed, taking advantage > of the free wireless internet access. I have a hard time staying > awake at the computer, but I am going to give it a try. > > Dr Bridwell said everything went really well Tuesday. The surgery > was about 8 hours long -- he completely removed all three harrington > rods, did the decompression at L5/S1, and put in the new pedicle > screws. They will go back in this Tuesday for the osteotomies and to > put the new rods in. > > I felt pretty much like crap when I woke up Tuesday, but I do > remember them saying that everything went very well. Monday morning, > Dr > Bridwell had talked about a 40% chance of tearing the dura so badly > that the second surgery would have to be postponed, but there were no > problems. > > The back drain was very uncomfortable -- there was a big bandage, but > not nearly enough padding. > > > After the back drain came out, then there was not the thick bandage. > I still felt like I was sitting on something -- apparently a > blister. Once it burst, it felt better. > > I told Dr Cohen that I feel like I am laying on a bed of screws -- he > says that is because I am! > > I hope the feeling goes away sooner rather than later. Laying on my > sides hurts my hips if I do it for long. Basically, I can't stand > any position for too long at a time. > > I have been getting up out of bed pretty well. On and off the toilet > is not a problem either -- I am glad I have been giving the leg > muscles a good workout! > > Kam & Adam stopped by for a nice long visit yesterday -- we really > enjoyed them! > > I woke up in a mood to unpack and organize my room this morning. I > waited for hubby to wake up, so now I finally can use my own > toothbrush and put a robe on to go for a walk. I am dressed in my > own pajamas today, too! > > I am feeling ready to go home!! I am not real anxious to go through > this all again on Tuesday. > > Dr Bridwell was very impressed with the weight loss. Bernie was > shocked to see the hair cut. It has been so easy to take care of - - > I am starting to like it. > > Now that hubby unpacked, I have a postcard of Nassau by my bed, so I > have a gorgeous view of the beach. I wish I had had time to get some > prints made of my most recent photos of my kids > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bahadreama > > > I am pretty far behind on my sparkpeople emails -- but I am working > on getting caught back up. > > The big goal for today is to poop. I have been doing plenty of > farting, but no poop yet. I will have to have a suppository later if > I don't poop soon. I guess it is back to clear liquids again > tomorrow. > > we saw Dr Bridwell outside of radiology at 7 AM on Monday morning. I > have a feeling he was giving personal instructions to the CT tech - - > he finally got the films he wanted. > > One of my friends from the Neil Diamond message board lives in one of > the suburbs of St Louis and came to visit and bring a plant on > Friday. It was really nice to have company! > > I have been reading email and have finished up the book I was reading > last week. I am about halfway through the novel I started last > night. The nights seem to drag by the slowest. I have been sleeping > with my ipod and a stuffed animal that we picked up in a gift shop > along the way. > > I was in a lot of pain on my right hip with an hour before I could > have more pain medication last night. Livingston Seagull > really was helpful for getting back to sleep. > > I have woken up disoriented during the night -- where am I and why > do I hurt??? but at least I have made it to the toilet in time. > > I am getting a bit impatient for the PT people to show up and take me > for a walk today > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 P.S. to Suzanne- I just looked at your photos and they brought back fond memories of a trip to Cable Beach. So beautiful! Also, I remember that feeling of laying of a bed of screws, and yes, it doesn't take too long to go away. I also remember that big bandage over the drain-not fun. Hang in there. I hope that they're treating you well at . I felt that the care there was very good. Martha > > I am sitting in the chair next to my hospital bed, taking advantage > of the free wireless internet access. I have a hard time staying > awake at the computer, but I am going to give it a try. > > Dr Bridwell said everything went really well Tuesday. The surgery > was about 8 hours long -- he completely removed all three harrington > rods, did the decompression at L5/S1, and put in the new pedicle > screws. They will go back in this Tuesday for the osteotomies and to > put the new rods in. > > I felt pretty much like crap when I woke up Tuesday, but I do > remember them saying that everything went very well. Monday morning, > Dr > Bridwell had talked about a 40% chance of tearing the dura so badly > that the second surgery would have to be postponed, but there were no > problems. > > The back drain was very uncomfortable -- there was a big bandage, but > not nearly enough padding. > > > After the back drain came out, then there was not the thick bandage. > I still felt like I was sitting on something -- apparently a > blister. Once it burst, it felt better. > > I told Dr Cohen that I feel like I am laying on a bed of screws -- he > says that is because I am! > > I hope the feeling goes away sooner rather than later. Laying on my > sides hurts my hips if I do it for long. Basically, I can't stand > any position for too long at a time. > > I have been getting up out of bed pretty well. On and off the toilet > is not a problem either -- I am glad I have been giving the leg > muscles a good workout! > > Kam & Adam stopped by for a nice long visit yesterday -- we really > enjoyed them! > > I woke up in a mood to unpack and organize my room this morning. I > waited for hubby to wake up, so now I finally can use my own > toothbrush and put a robe on to go for a walk. I am dressed in my > own pajamas today, too! > > I am feeling ready to go home!! I am not real anxious to go through > this all again on Tuesday. > > Dr Bridwell was very impressed with the weight loss. Bernie was > shocked to see the hair cut. It has been so easy to take care of - - > I am starting to like it. > > Now that hubby unpacked, I have a postcard of Nassau by my bed, so I > have a gorgeous view of the beach. I wish I had had time to get some > prints made of my most recent photos of my kids > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bahadreama > > > I am pretty far behind on my sparkpeople emails -- but I am working > on getting caught back up. > > The big goal for today is to poop. I have been doing plenty of > farting, but no poop yet. I will have to have a suppository later if > I don't poop soon. I guess it is back to clear liquids again > tomorrow. > > we saw Dr Bridwell outside of radiology at 7 AM on Monday morning. I > have a feeling he was giving personal instructions to the CT tech - - > he finally got the films he wanted. > > One of my friends from the Neil Diamond message board lives in one of > the suburbs of St Louis and came to visit and bring a plant on > Friday. It was really nice to have company! > > I have been reading email and have finished up the book I was reading > last week. I am about halfway through the novel I started last > night. The nights seem to drag by the slowest. I have been sleeping > with my ipod and a stuffed animal that we picked up in a gift shop > along the way. > > I was in a lot of pain on my right hip with an hour before I could > have more pain medication last night. Livingston Seagull > really was helpful for getting back to sleep. > > I have woken up disoriented during the night -- where am I and why > do I hurt??? but at least I have made it to the toilet in time. > > I am getting a bit impatient for the PT people to show up and take me > for a walk today > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Suzanne, You sound like you are doing fantastic! Of course you are going to feel a little " run over " at this point...but you sound downright " spunky " ...so good for you! I am amazed that you are able to concentrate enough to read more than a few pages...they must be miracle workers there at . I could get through a magazine article and that was about it. I do remember that being in my own PJ's helped me feel human again...and the silky jams helped me move in the hospital bed a lot. I remember well how hard it was to be in any one position for long after surgery...and by next week you will probably feel so " touched out " that even the feeling of the sheets will drive you crazy...but eventually it will all fade away! Its great that you are up and about a bit. I think your extra hard work on preparing yourself physically is showing you results. It's amazing how much leg strength you use to get yourself up now, isn't it? Please know that we are all thinking about you and looking forward to hearing that everything went fabulously on tuesday next. Hang in there...you are almost done with this part. Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 --My goodness..you sound great!!! I can totally relate to not being able to stay in one spot too long.....that was my biggest issue directly after surgery!!! You are so lucky to have had Kam and Adam visit!!! I can't wait to meet Kam!! She is such a sweetie!!! I will be sending you positive thoughts on the day of your next surgery!! You go girl....new hair do and all!!!! , PA - In , " SB " <bahadreama@...> wrote: > > I am sitting in the chair next to my hospital bed, taking advantage > of the free wireless internet access. I have a hard time staying > awake at the computer, but I am going to give it a try. > > Dr Bridwell said everything went really well Tuesday. The surgery > was about 8 hours long -- he completely removed all three harrington > rods, did the decompression at L5/S1, and put in the new pedicle > screws. They will go back in this Tuesday for the osteotomies and to > put the new rods in. > > I felt pretty much like crap when I woke up Tuesday, but I do > remember them saying that everything went very well. Monday morning, > Dr > Bridwell had talked about a 40% chance of tearing the dura so badly > that the second surgery would have to be postponed, but there were no > problems. > > The back drain was very uncomfortable -- there was a big bandage, but > not nearly enough padding. > > > After the back drain came out, then there was not the thick bandage. > I still felt like I was sitting on something -- apparently a > blister. Once it burst, it felt better. > > I told Dr Cohen that I feel like I am laying on a bed of screws -- he > says that is because I am! > > I hope the feeling goes away sooner rather than later. Laying on my > sides hurts my hips if I do it for long. Basically, I can't stand > any position for too long at a time. > > I have been getting up out of bed pretty well. On and off the toilet > is not a problem either -- I am glad I have been giving the leg > muscles a good workout! > > Kam & Adam stopped by for a nice long visit yesterday -- we really > enjoyed them! > > I woke up in a mood to unpack and organize my room this morning. I > waited for hubby to wake up, so now I finally can use my own > toothbrush and put a robe on to go for a walk. I am dressed in my > own pajamas today, too! > > I am feeling ready to go home!! I am not real anxious to go through > this all again on Tuesday. > > Dr Bridwell was very impressed with the weight loss. Bernie was > shocked to see the hair cut. It has been so easy to take care of - - > I am starting to like it. > > Now that hubby unpacked, I have a postcard of Nassau by my bed, so I > have a gorgeous view of the beach. I wish I had had time to get some > prints made of my most recent photos of my kids > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bahadreama > > > I am pretty far behind on my sparkpeople emails -- but I am working > on getting caught back up. > > The big goal for today is to poop. I have been doing plenty of > farting, but no poop yet. I will have to have a suppository later if > I don't poop soon. I guess it is back to clear liquids again > tomorrow. > > we saw Dr Bridwell outside of radiology at 7 AM on Monday morning. I > have a feeling he was giving personal instructions to the CT tech - - > he finally got the films he wanted. > > One of my friends from the Neil Diamond message board lives in one of > the suburbs of St Louis and came to visit and bring a plant on > Friday. It was really nice to have company! > > I have been reading email and have finished up the book I was reading > last week. I am about halfway through the novel I started last > night. The nights seem to drag by the slowest. I have been sleeping > with my ipod and a stuffed animal that we picked up in a gift shop > along the way. > > I was in a lot of pain on my right hip with an hour before I could > have more pain medication last night. Livingston Seagull > really was helpful for getting back to sleep. > > I have woken up disoriented during the night -- where am I and why > do I hurt??? but at least I have made it to the toilet in time. > > I am getting a bit impatient for the PT people to show up and take me > for a walk today > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 --My goodness..you sound great!!! I can totally relate to not being able to stay in one spot too long.....that was my biggest issue directly after surgery!!! You are so lucky to have had Kam and Adam visit!!! I can't wait to meet Kam!! She is such a sweetie!!! I will be sending you positive thoughts on the day of your next surgery!! You go girl....new hair do and all!!!! , PA - In , " SB " <bahadreama@...> wrote: > > I am sitting in the chair next to my hospital bed, taking advantage > of the free wireless internet access. I have a hard time staying > awake at the computer, but I am going to give it a try. > > Dr Bridwell said everything went really well Tuesday. The surgery > was about 8 hours long -- he completely removed all three harrington > rods, did the decompression at L5/S1, and put in the new pedicle > screws. They will go back in this Tuesday for the osteotomies and to > put the new rods in. > > I felt pretty much like crap when I woke up Tuesday, but I do > remember them saying that everything went very well. Monday morning, > Dr > Bridwell had talked about a 40% chance of tearing the dura so badly > that the second surgery would have to be postponed, but there were no > problems. > > The back drain was very uncomfortable -- there was a big bandage, but > not nearly enough padding. > > > After the back drain came out, then there was not the thick bandage. > I still felt like I was sitting on something -- apparently a > blister. Once it burst, it felt better. > > I told Dr Cohen that I feel like I am laying on a bed of screws -- he > says that is because I am! > > I hope the feeling goes away sooner rather than later. Laying on my > sides hurts my hips if I do it for long. Basically, I can't stand > any position for too long at a time. > > I have been getting up out of bed pretty well. On and off the toilet > is not a problem either -- I am glad I have been giving the leg > muscles a good workout! > > Kam & Adam stopped by for a nice long visit yesterday -- we really > enjoyed them! > > I woke up in a mood to unpack and organize my room this morning. I > waited for hubby to wake up, so now I finally can use my own > toothbrush and put a robe on to go for a walk. I am dressed in my > own pajamas today, too! > > I am feeling ready to go home!! I am not real anxious to go through > this all again on Tuesday. > > Dr Bridwell was very impressed with the weight loss. Bernie was > shocked to see the hair cut. It has been so easy to take care of - - > I am starting to like it. > > Now that hubby unpacked, I have a postcard of Nassau by my bed, so I > have a gorgeous view of the beach. I wish I had had time to get some > prints made of my most recent photos of my kids > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bahadreama > > > I am pretty far behind on my sparkpeople emails -- but I am working > on getting caught back up. > > The big goal for today is to poop. I have been doing plenty of > farting, but no poop yet. I will have to have a suppository later if > I don't poop soon. I guess it is back to clear liquids again > tomorrow. > > we saw Dr Bridwell outside of radiology at 7 AM on Monday morning. I > have a feeling he was giving personal instructions to the CT tech - - > he finally got the films he wanted. > > One of my friends from the Neil Diamond message board lives in one of > the suburbs of St Louis and came to visit and bring a plant on > Friday. It was really nice to have company! > > I have been reading email and have finished up the book I was reading > last week. I am about halfway through the novel I started last > night. The nights seem to drag by the slowest. I have been sleeping > with my ipod and a stuffed animal that we picked up in a gift shop > along the way. > > I was in a lot of pain on my right hip with an hour before I could > have more pain medication last night. Livingston Seagull > really was helpful for getting back to sleep. > > I have woken up disoriented during the night -- where am I and why > do I hurt??? but at least I have made it to the toilet in time. > > I am getting a bit impatient for the PT people to show up and take me > for a walk today > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Hi Suzanne, Wow, you sound so great!!! Good for you. And the best of luck on Tuesday. Seems to me, you'll do just as well with that one. Hope to hear from you soon after Tuesday. Bonnie [ ] checking in I am sitting in the chair next to my hospital bed, taking advantage of the free wireless internet access. I have a hard time staying awake at the computer, but I am going to give it a try.Dr Bridwell said everything went really well Tuesday. The surgery was about 8 hours long -- he completely removed all three harrington rods, did the decompression at L5/S1, and put in the new pedicle screws. They will go back in this Tuesday for the osteotomies and to put the new rods in. I felt pretty much like crap when I woke up Tuesday, but I do remember them saying that everything went very well. Monday morning, Dr Bridwell had talked about a 40% chance of tearing the dura so badly that the second surgery would have to be postponed, but there were no problems.The back drain was very uncomfortable -- there was a big bandage, but not nearly enough padding.After the back drain came out, then there was not the thick bandage. I still felt like I was sitting on something -- apparently a blister. Once it burst, it felt better.I told Dr Cohen that I feel like I am laying on a bed of screws -- he says that is because I am!I hope the feeling goes away sooner rather than later. Laying on my sides hurts my hips if I do it for long. Basically, I can't stand any position for too long at a time.I have been getting up out of bed pretty well. On and off the toilet is not a problem either -- I am glad I have been giving the leg muscles a good workout!Kam & Adam stopped by for a nice long visit yesterday -- we really enjoyed them!I woke up in a mood to unpack and organize my room this morning. I waited for hubby to wake up, so now I finally can use my own toothbrush and put a robe on to go for a walk. I am dressed in my own pajamas today, too!I am feeling ready to go home!! I am not real anxious to go through this all again on Tuesday.Dr Bridwell was very impressed with the weight loss. Bernie was shocked to see the hair cut. It has been so easy to take care of -- I am starting to like it.Now that hubby unpacked, I have a postcard of Nassau by my bed, so I have a gorgeous view of the beach. I wish I had had time to get some prints made of my most recent photos of my kids http://www.flickr.com/photos/bahadreamaI am pretty far behind on my sparkpeople emails -- but I am working on getting caught back up.The big goal for today is to poop. I have been doing plenty of farting, but no poop yet. I will have to have a suppository later if I don't poop soon. I guess it is back to clear liquids again tomorrow.we saw Dr Bridwell outside of radiology at 7 AM on Monday morning. I have a feeling he was giving personal instructions to the CT tech -- he finally got the films he wanted.One of my friends from the Neil Diamond message board lives in one of the suburbs of St Louis and came to visit and bring a plant on Friday. It was really nice to have company! I have been reading email and have finished up the book I was reading last week. I am about halfway through the novel I started last night. The nights seem to drag by the slowest. I have been sleeping with my ipod and a stuffed animal that we picked up in a gift shop along the way. I was in a lot of pain on my right hip with an hour before I could have more pain medication last night. Livingston Seagull really was helpful for getting back to sleep.I have woken up disoriented during the night -- where am I and why do I hurt??? but at least I have made it to the toilet in time.I am getting a bit impatient for the PT people to show up and take me for a walk today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Dear Suzaane, You girls that have come after me sure are amazing! I couldn't have put a coherient sentence together so soon after surgery, my husband told my kids not to ask me anything, that I'd probably say okay to anything. You sound so good, and I'm here wishing you tons of luck with this next stage. You are such an inspiration to me on so many levels! [ ] checking in I am sitting in the chair next to my hospital bed, taking advantage of the free wireless internet access. I have a hard time staying awake at the computer, but I am going to give it a try.Dr Bridwell said everything went really well Tuesday. The surgery was about 8 hours long -- he completely removed all three harrington rods, did the decompression at L5/S1, and put in the new pedicle screws. They will go back in this Tuesday for the osteotomies and to put the new rods in. I felt pretty much like crap when I woke up Tuesday, but I do remember them saying that everything went very well. Monday morning, Dr Bridwell had talked about a 40% chance of tearing the dura so badly that the second surgery would have to be postponed, but there were no problems.The back drain was very uncomfortable -- there was a big bandage, but not nearly enough padding.After the back drain came out, then there was not the thick bandage. I still felt like I was sitting on something -- apparently a blister. Once it burst, it felt better.I told Dr Cohen that I feel like I am laying on a bed of screws -- he says that is because I am!I hope the feeling goes away sooner rather than later. Laying on my sides hurts my hips if I do it for long. Basically, I can't stand any position for too long at a time.I have been getting up out of bed pretty well. On and off the toilet is not a problem either -- I am glad I have been giving the leg muscles a good workout!Kam & Adam stopped by for a nice long visit yesterday -- we really enjoyed them!I woke up in a mood to unpack and organize my room this morning. I waited for hubby to wake up, so now I finally can use my own toothbrush and put a robe on to go for a walk. I am dressed in my own pajamas today, too!I am feeling ready to go home!! I am not real anxious to go through this all again on Tuesday.Dr Bridwell was very impressed with the weight loss. Bernie was shocked to see the hair cut. It has been so easy to take care of -- I am starting to like it.Now that hubby unpacked, I have a postcard of Nassau by my bed, so I have a gorgeous view of the beach. I wish I had had time to get some prints made of my most recent photos of my kids http://www.flickr.com/photos/bahadreamaI am pretty far behind on my sparkpeople emails -- but I am working on getting caught back up.The big goal for today is to poop. I have been doing plenty of farting, but no poop yet. I will have to have a suppository later if I don't poop soon. I guess it is back to clear liquids again tomorrow.we saw Dr Bridwell outside of radiology at 7 AM on Monday morning. I have a feeling he was giving personal instructions to the CT tech -- he finally got the films he wanted.One of my friends from the Neil Diamond message board lives in one of the suburbs of St Louis and came to visit and bring a plant on Friday. It was really nice to have company! I have been reading email and have finished up the book I was reading last week. I am about halfway through the novel I started last night. The nights seem to drag by the slowest. I have been sleeping with my ipod and a stuffed animal that we picked up in a gift shop along the way. I was in a lot of pain on my right hip with an hour before I could have more pain medication last night. Livingston Seagull really was helpful for getting back to sleep.I have woken up disoriented during the night -- where am I and why do I hurt??? but at least I have made it to the toilet in time.I am getting a bit impatient for the PT people to show up and take me for a walk today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 > > I am sitting in the chair next to my hospital bed, taking advantage > of the free wireless internet access. I have a hard time staying > awake at the computer, but I am going to give it a try. > > Dr Bridwell said everything went really well Tuesday. The surgery > was about 8 hours long -- he completely removed all three harrington > rods, did the decompression at L5/S1, and put in the new pedicle > screws. They will go back in this Tuesday for the osteotomies and to > put the new rods in. > > I felt pretty much like crap when I woke up Tuesday, but I do > remember them saying that everything went very well. Monday morning, > Dr > Bridwell had talked about a 40% chance of tearing the dura so badly > that the second surgery would have to be postponed, but there were no > problems. > > The back drain was very uncomfortable -- there was a big bandage, but > not nearly enough padding. > > > After the back drain came out, then there was not the thick bandage. > I still felt like I was sitting on something -- apparently a > blister. Once it burst, it felt better. > > I told Dr Cohen that I feel like I am laying on a bed of screws -- he > says that is because I am! > > I hope the feeling goes away sooner rather than later. Laying on my > sides hurts my hips if I do it for long. Basically, I can't stand > any position for too long at a time. > > I have been getting up out of bed pretty well. On and off the toilet > is not a problem either -- I am glad I have been giving the leg > muscles a good workout! > > Kam & Adam stopped by for a nice long visit yesterday -- we really > enjoyed them! > > I woke up in a mood to unpack and organize my room this morning. I > waited for hubby to wake up, so now I finally can use my own > toothbrush and put a robe on to go for a walk. I am dressed in my > own pajamas today, too! > > I am feeling ready to go home!! I am not real anxious to go through > this all again on Tuesday. > > Dr Bridwell was very impressed with the weight loss. Bernie was > shocked to see the hair cut. It has been so easy to take care of -- > I am starting to like it. > > Now that hubby unpacked, I have a postcard of Nassau by my bed, so I > have a gorgeous view of the beach. I wish I had had time to get some > prints made of my most recent photos of my kids > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bahadreama > > > I am pretty far behind on my sparkpeople emails -- but I am working > on getting caught back up. > > The big goal for today is to poop. I have been doing plenty of > farting, but no poop yet. I will have to have a suppository later if > I don't poop soon. I guess it is back to clear liquids again > tomorrow. > > we saw Dr Bridwell outside of radiology at 7 AM on Monday morning. I > have a feeling he was giving personal instructions to the CT tech -- > he finally got the films he wanted. > > One of my friends from the Neil Diamond message board lives in one of > the suburbs of St Louis and came to visit and bring a plant on > Friday. It was really nice to have company! > > I have been reading email and have finished up the book I was reading > last week. I am about halfway through the novel I started last > night. The nights seem to drag by the slowest. I have been sleeping > with my ipod and a stuffed animal that we picked up in a gift shop > along the way. > > I was in a lot of pain on my right hip with an hour before I could > have more pain medication last night. Livingston Seagull > really was helpful for getting back to sleep. > > I have woken up disoriented during the night -- where am I and why > do I hurt??? but at least I have made it to the toilet in time. > > I am getting a bit impatient for the PT people to show up and take me > for a walk today > Suzanne I can't believe you are so coherent. Gosh, I had so many bad reactions to the morphine that I don't think I woke up enough to remember anything until 4 days later as I was being wheeled in for operation # 2. You are an inspiration! Best of luck, and we'll hope for the 2nd stage to go just as well. I know you are getting excellent care there. The staff was so good to me there, and they all know that Dr. B expects only the best! Take care! Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Suzanne, Wow, you've been reading! I was home before I could get my eyes to focus enough to read more then 2 pages. Forget getting on the computer! Great to hear you're doing so well. I really did well too, just different areas. Wish I could come visit but GA is a long way from you. Glad that Kam & Adam could come see you. My husband & I got to meet them last August. What a neat couple. Unfortunately we could be their parents. But we had fun. You'll be in my thoughts & prayers an extra bit on Tuesday. Joyce T, RN Atlanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Suzie, I am so glad to hear from you. I know you have had your share of challenges the last year....but your spirit is so strong. Hang in there girl! I hope your PT brings good strength and relief...and when you get a minute with that houseful of kids, you tell us all about it. Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Dear Suzie, So glad to see you check in, I know that you said you have had your struggles, and I'm so glad PT is giving you some hope. Kids can really fill up a house, but also fill it up with fun, so enjoy them. I once went out to Boise to watch my brothers 6 kids while they vacationed, and brought my three along, so 9 in total. What amazed me was how much food they all went through, set a BIG meal on the table and it was all gone in five minutes. Glad to see you enjoying your summer. Once again sooooo glad to see you here, and much luck with the PT! Colorado Springs [ ] checking in Hi everyone~ Just checking in on everyone! It's been forever since I have been around, hopefully things are moving in a forward motion for everyone! My son and I had been very very sick and have really had to focus on my health issues over the last several months. I just started going for PT again last week and am feeling hopeful that I will be able to get better results this time around!!! I think that a positive attitude will only help the process so thats how I am looking at it! My brother's kids are here for the summer from NJ which is always a pleasure...he has 5 kids but only 3 are here now, plus my 3 and we are a full house. Its really nice they can spend time here with me or go to my moms and spend time with her and my sister. Well, I have an early PT appointment so I better hit the hay! Happy tomorrow to you all!! SuzieQ Building a website is a piece of cake. Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Suzie Q is it true? It's you? !!!! Hugs, Edie > > Hi everyone~ > Just checking in on everyone! It's been forever since I have been around, hopefully things are moving in a forward motion for everyone! My son and I had been very very sick and have really had to focus on my health issues over the last several months. > I just started going for PT again last week and am feeling hopeful that I will be able to get better results this time around!!! I think that a positive attitude will only help the process so thats how I am looking at it! My brother's kids are here for the summer from NJ which is always a pleasure...he has 5 kids but only 3 are here now, plus my 3 and we are a full house. Its really nice they can spend time here with me or go to my moms and spend time with her and my sister. > Well, I have an early PT appointment so I better hit the hay! > Happy tomorrow to you all!! > SuzieQ > > > --------------------------------- > Building a website is a piece of cake. > Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hey Edie...yes its me! How are you doing? Great, I hope!! I am so very sore today as I had PT and I think we pushed it just a bit too hard!! No pain no gain?! I am grateful to have tomorrow to recoup! Hugs to you!! SuzieQedie_scratch <edie_scratch@...> wrote: Suzie Q is it true? It's you? !!!!Hugs,Edie>> Hi everyone~> Just checking in on everyone! It's been forever since I have been around, hopefully things are moving in a forward motion for everyone! My son and I had been very very sick and have really had to focus on my health issues over the last several months.> I just started going for PT again last week and am feeling hopeful that I will be able to get better results this time around!!! I think that a positive attitude will only help the process so thats how I am looking at it! My brother's kids are here for the summer from NJ which is always a pleasure...he has 5 kids but only 3 are here now, plus my 3 and we are a full house. Its really nice they can spend time here with me or go to my moms and spend time with her and my sister. > Well, I have an early PT appointment so I better hit the hay!> Happy tomorrow to you all!!> SuzieQ> > > ---------------------------------> Building a website is a piece of cake. > Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.> Sick sense of humor? Visit TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hi ~ Thank you for your post! I am very hopeful about the PT my last go round with PT was not a good one because the therapist didn't have a clue what to do with me as she had never seen anyone that had had revision surgery and the doctor wasn't very helpful with giving information on what I could do as far as exersizes or stretches, so all she could think of was to have me walk around her office...I didn't have insurance that would cover anyone else in the area so I stopped going and continued to walk my mile a day at home. This time we are able to do so much more and am doing water therapy as well! I am thrilled!! Yes the kids can fill the house....we are really blessed, the kids all get along so well and are all very close in age my kids is 14, is 11 and turns 7 on Saturday...to his kids and are 15, is 13 and is 11. is the only one that doesn't have a buddy his own age but you would never know it!! The food is always the biggest challenge!! I think they inhale the food! and good lord we go through more milk and juice than I care to tell you! But I wouldn't trade it for all the tea in China! I miss having them closeby so we gobble them up when ever we can! Kirkaldie <.Kirkaldie@...> wrote: Dear Suzie, So glad to see you check in, I know that you said you have had your struggles, and I'm so glad PT is giving you some hope. Kids can really fill up a house, but also fill it up with fun, so enjoy them. I once went out to Boise to watch my brothers 6 kids while they vacationed, and brought my three along, so 9 in total. What amazed me was how much food they all went through, set a BIG meal on the table and it was all gone in five minutes. Glad to see you enjoying your summer. Once again sooooo glad to see you here, and much luck with the PT! Colorado Springs [ ] checking in Hi everyone~ Just checking in on everyone! It's been forever since I have been around, hopefully things are moving in a forward motion for everyone! My son and I had been very very sick and have really had to focus on my health issues over the last several months. I just started going for PT again last week and am feeling hopeful that I will be able to get better results this time around!!! I think that a positive attitude will only help the process so thats how I am looking at it! My brother's kids are here for the summer from NJ which is always a pleasure...he has 5 kids but only 3 are here now, plus my 3 and we are a full house. Its really nice they can spend time here with me or go to my moms and spend time with her and my sister. Well, I have an early PT appointment so I better hit the hay! Happy tomorrow to you all!! SuzieQ Building a website is a piece of cake. Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. Take the Internet to Go: Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hey Cam~ Well, I am really grateful to have been given the oportunity to try my hand at PT again....I am more hopeful now than ever that this will help me regain my strength and help me gain some relief from some of the pain. I way over did it on my last visit but I think its difficult to find the balance sometimes....its only if we learn to listen that we really gain insight into who we are and what our bodies need and can take. I AM ALL EARS!! haha! How are things with you?! Good, I hope!! I am off to watch a movie with the crew! Have a wonderful night!! Suziecammaltby <cammaltby@...> wrote: Suzie,I am so glad to hear from you. I know you have had your share of challenges the last year....but your spirit is so strong. Hang in there girl!I hope your PT brings good strength and relief...and when you get a minute with that houseful of kids, you tell us all about it.Take Care,Cam Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I am sorry I have been absent so long but I had a lot going on here. The doctor started me on Methotrexiate. To make a long story short, it did bad for me, severe nausea, severe fatigue and two spells where the room spun around even when I was lying down. I finally gave up and stopped it. He put me on placquenel next. So far so good on that. I got terminated at work on December 5th. Nice Christmas present huh? I ended up working Thanksgiving day so sick I had to take phenegan to keep from having dry heaves and ended up making a med error. I never had before. But they terminated me for it. No the resident was fine. I felt bad enough about making the mistake but I had called every med tech and the Resident care director and no one would answer the phones. I left messages for all the folks telling them I did not need to be working but someone had to do medicines. My boss was looking for a reason as that was not grounds to be terminated. Anyhow to make a long story short, I have been trying to survive on unemployment (half of what I made) and trying to let my health improve some. Lung problems set in badly though. I cannot get groceries in without being out of breath so bad I have to sit down at least 2 times now. I saw a lung doctor last week and get a CAT scan and blood work tomorrow. Wish me luck. I think the lung problems had some basis before I took the Methotrexiate but something (that medicine?) made it dramatically worse. I had some exercise induced asthma earlier but mild compared to now. At this point I do not know what I can do if the breathing problems do not go away. I sure am not going to be able to go back to Assisted living Administrator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 , I am so sorry to hear all you are dealing with, sounds tough, but you also sound strong! I too was laid off Dec 30, that would make it my New Years present.... What do you have? Ra? SLE? KD > > I am sorry I have been absent so long but I had a lot going on here. The > doctor started me on Methotrexiate. To make a long story short, it did bad > for me, severe nausea, severe fatigue and two spells where the room spun > around even when I was lying down. I finally gave up and stopped it. He > put me on placquenel next. So far so good on that. > > I got terminated at work on December 5th. Nice Christmas present huh? I > ended up working Thanksgiving day so sick I had to take phenegan to keep > from having dry heaves and ended up making a med error. I never had before. > But they terminated me for it. No the resident was fine. I felt bad enough > about making the mistake but I had called every med tech and the Resident > care director and no one would answer the phones. I left messages for all > the folks telling them I did not need to be working but someone had to do > medicines. My boss was looking for a reason as that was not grounds to be > terminated. Anyhow to make a long story short, I have been trying to > survive on unemployment (half of what I made) and trying to let my health > improve some. > > Lung problems set in badly though. I cannot get groceries in without being > out of breath so bad I have to sit down at least 2 times now. I saw a lung > doctor last week and get a CAT scan and blood work tomorrow. Wish me luck. > I think the lung problems had some basis before I took the Methotrexiate but > something (that medicine?) made it dramatically worse. I had some exercise > induced asthma earlier but mild compared to now. > > At this point I do not know what I can do if the breathing problems do not > go away. I sure am not going to be able to go back to Assisted living > Administrator. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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