Barbara

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Being as you joined long enough to post this and then left you won't see this

response.

Joined: Friday, November 09, 2007 7:50 PM

Left: Friday, November 09, 2007 7:57 PM

And if the group is so great why did you leave in the first place? Sigh.

I'm the group moderator and yes it's my job to question people that might be

disruptive. And if you read what I wrote...gee, I thought that's what I said.

That each of these drugs is different. What works for one person doesn't work

for another.

Some of your posts are far from neutral. And yes, Re: Believing everything you

read; that includes this group and your posts. As I said. YMMV.

Trying to scare people who are probably scared already is not my idea of being

helpful. I do tell people and have told many people that Lex may not be the

correct drug for them. But there ya go.

And by the way, I didn't question your right to post. You misread that. I was

referring to people that are doing well: What reason do *they* have to post.

Please, before you jump someone you might want to make very sure your position

is secure. *Read* what was said. Reread it again for clairity. I do.

Barbara

BARBARA

who are you? do you own this GROUP? I joined this group recently for

support (which I have been emailed by a few of you with SUPPORTIVE

thoughts and suggestions) I can't believe you would inquire someone's

right to post here! Did you read the description of the group? maybe

you should change it to *only positive experiences while taking lex*.

secondly, I do not buy into the *everything you read online is bad* I

guess since we are online, this applies to YOU?

I have met some nice people through here, but did not expect someone

basically implying I have no right to post here. I have only posted

neutral, never TELLING SOMEONE they should take lex. (unlike others,

YOU) It is a personal decision. GREAT for some, not right for others.

Thanks for the welcome. right back at ya.

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Thanks for the words of encouragement. I just found out that some friends I haven't seen in over a year are going to meet us in Cleveland after all is said and done next Friday. The support we all have you never really know till things start happening. I hope all goes well with you and that things get moving in the right direction for you also.

achalasia From: arnoldisabella@...Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 23:43:13 -0800Subject: Re: Re: Barbara

Hi ,

Glad to read this, as I really didn't know what to think when Dr. Rice had given you a Nissen...

I can imagine the mental and physical toll everything must have taken on you these last few years, many of us here on the board will. This last year I find the mental toll very hard to take, living from treatment to treatment, from surgery to surgery. You just want the whole thing to be over and done with! I am awaiting the final OK from my surgeon to go for the -ectomy, he is checking the last details as to make sure it definitely is the right decision for me. However other surgeons have already informed me it is the best options so I am slightly less in a doubting phase right now. Yet, I will be glad when I hear his final decision, just like you will be glad to know what you are headed for next week.

Hang in there, both physically and mentally. Just a few more days and you'll know where you stand.

Good luck,

Isabella

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The wrap that Dr. Rice done on me was the dor. Its been an up and down struggle the last year since surgery in 04 though. It has taken a toll on me mentally and physically. I'm just hoping that we can get this fixed next week. I read the board every evening starting around 6 eastern time and stay on here until around midnight. I want everyone to know that thanks to you all I have found friends that experience everything that I've gone through. I will let you all know how things go next week as soon as I can get to the computer and post. in KY> Hey Barbara - I am another one scheduled for an -ectomy on Jan. 9th. I > am 39 and have had A for over 25 years.> Is there a reason OTHER than his age that Dr. Rice is saying no -> ectomy? He may just truly not need to have one done and may do better > with a dilation or other surgery.> Long term prognosis for post - esophagectomy is good but you are still > removing an organ. If at some point it fails - you have few options > left to you.> > What kind of problems is he currently having? We may be able to > recommend some things to help him manage better in the day to day stuff.> > Be confident in knowing that in Dr. Rice, you are getting the best of > the best. Get a second opinion if it will make you feel better (we can > recommend some others that you could see) but I'd be confident in Dr. > Rices' opinion.> > - in NC> soon to be an ex-achalasian!> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __>

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was in surgery for about five hours today as he had some complications. We just came from the hospital and he is still asleep. They are keeping him intubated until 6 a.m. in the morning. The top part of 's stomach was very friable and after Dr. Rice had everything together he had a lot of bleeding and so he had to take it loose and pull the stomach back down and cut away the friable part and then he had just enough to attach the stomach to the esophagus. Will keep you updated. We will get to see him again tomorrow at 10. We want to hear his voice as Dr. Rice said that he had to cut close to the back of the trachea and he said he was sure that he didn't do any damage to the nerves to the vocal cords but we want to hear him speak so that we can rest assured that everything is okay. Continue to keep him in your prayers and I will keep you posted as much as possible. Barbaramichelle <mcnairmichelle@...> wrote: Hey Barbara - how did do with his surgery? Please give us an update when you have a minute.We'll be thinking of you all.- in NCnext in line...

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Hi Barbara, Thank you very much for taking the time to give us an update on . I have been thinking about him. I am sorry to hear about the complications he went through, but glad to hear Dr. Rice managed to "fix" it. I know this must be hard on you too, seeing your child, even when he is a grown man, in the state is in right now. Keep in mind why this has been done and how things are going to change for the better soon! I will continue keeping in my thoughts, hoping for a speedy recovery. Love, IsabellaB H <prin_cess_bee@...> wrote: was in surgery for about five hours today as he had some complications. We just came from the hospital and he is still asleep. They are keeping him intubated until 6 a.m. in the morning. The top part of 's stomach was very friable and after Dr. Rice had everything together he had a lot of bleeding and so he had to take it loose and pull the stomach back down and cut away the friable part and then he had just enough to attach the stomach to the esophagus. Will keep you updated. We will get to see him again tomorrow at 10. We want to hear his voice as Dr. Rice said that he had to cut close to the back of the trachea and he said he was sure that he didn't do any damage to the nerves to the vocal cords but we want to hear him speak so that we can rest assured that

everything is okay. Continue to keep him in your prayers and I will keep you posted as much as possible. Barbaramichelle <mcnairmichelleaol> wrote: Hey Barbara - how did do with his surgery? Please give us an update when you have a minute.We'll be thinking of you all.- in NCnext in line... Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

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Hi Barbara - As a mother of a child with Achalasia, I couldn't agree

more with Isabella. It doesn't matter the age, it's still your child.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and for a speedy recovery.

Feel confident in knowing that he's in the best hands! Hugs, Vicki

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Good news... is doing great. His is talking and Dr. Rice said this evening he was progressing great. He said his lungs were good, vocal cords were voice were great, and there was no bleeding. They are planning on moving him to a room tomorrow afternoon. They have been turning him and he has been coughing like he should so that he doesn't get pneumonia. I am so happy and cry joyful tears seeing the difference in him. He is so happy even though they are keeping him very sedated with pain meds. Will keep you posted. Continue to pray for him and us. BarbaraIsabella Arnold <arnoldisabella@...> wrote: Hi Barbara, Thank you very much for taking the time to give us an update on . I have been thinking about him. I am sorry to hear about the complications he went through, but glad to hear Dr. Rice managed to "fix" it. I know this must be hard on you too, seeing your child, even when he is a grown man, in the state is in right now. Keep in mind why this has been done and how things are going to change for the better soon! I will continue keeping in my thoughts, hoping for a speedy recovery. Love, IsabellaB H <prin_cess_bee > wrote:

was in surgery for about five hours today as he had some complications. We just came from the hospital and he is still asleep. They are keeping him intubated until 6 a.m. in the morning. The top part of 's stomach was very friable and after Dr. Rice had everything together he had a lot of bleeding and so he had to take it loose and pull the stomach back down and cut away the friable part and then he had just enough to attach the stomach to the esophagus. Will keep you updated. We will get to see him again tomorrow at 10. We want to hear his voice as Dr. Rice said that he had to cut close to the back of the trachea and he said he was sure that he didn't do any damage to the nerves to the vocal cords but we want to hear him speak so that we can rest assured that everything is okay. Continue to keep him in your prayers and I will keep you posted as much as possible. Barbaramichelle <mcnairmichelleaol> wrote: Hey Barbara - how did do with his surgery? Please give us an update when you have a minute.We'll be thinking of you all.- in NCnext in line... Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search.

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Thats great news Barbara! We will continue to keep him in our

prayers!

Tonia

> Hey Barbara - how did do with his surgery? Please give

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Just came from the hospital. is progressing along good. They moved him out of ICU this afternoon to a room. They are going to put him in a private room as soon as one comes available because of all his tubes and lines the nurse said. They are going to get him up tomorrow to walk. That is going to be an experience for the first time since surgery. But I am very pleased in how well he is doing. Will keep in touch. Barbaratoniasdogsandi <toniasdogsandi@...> wrote: Thats great news Barbara! We will continue to keep him in our prayers!Tonia> Hey Barbara - how did do with his surgery? Please give us an > update when you have a minute.> We'll be thinking of you all.> > - in NC> next in line...> > > > > >

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Hi Barbara - thanks for keeping us updated. Please give my best.

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Hi , I am sure you are getting very anxious as your time approaches for your ectomy. I will keep you in my prayers and pray that all goes well for you like it has for . He is progressing very good. He was discharged from the hospital yesterday and we are staying at the motel until he sees Dr. Rice on Tuesday morning and if all is still going good, then we will get to take him home. It is amazing the difference in him. He is progressing on his tube feeds. He is becoming very adept with the tube feeds. They came to the motel and set him up with his pump and the Osmolite. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Barbaramichelle <mcnairmichelle@...> wrote: Hi Barbara - thanks for keeping us updated. Please give my best.- in NC32 days...> Hey Barbara - how did do with his surgery? Please give us an > update when you have a minute.> We'll be thinking of you all.> > - in NC> next in line...> > > > > > ---------------------------------> Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. > > > > > ---------------------------------> Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.>

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Hi Betty:

Thanks for your good wishes. I can't wait to have mine done. I was up

all night with the pain in my knee. Took more pain pills at 4 a.m.

I hope all goes well for your sister-in-law. I had my hip replaced 2

years ago, and it is perfect now. The marvels of modern medicine.

Wishing you pain free days ahead.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

> hi barbara,

>

> good luck hun, on your surgery. god be with you... my sis in law

called today to tell me she will have surgery april 17, to get her

second hip replacement. they had put it off for awhile because she had

cancer in lungs. now they feel like she is able to go thru the suegery.

i pray for you , and her too.

>

> take care, and keep in touch with all of us on your condition...

>

> god bless,

>

>

>

>

>

>

> BETTY

>

> PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS

>

> MAY NO SOLDIER GO UNLOVED, MAY NO SOLDIER WALK ALONE, MAY NO SOLDIER

BE FORGOTTEN, UNTIL THEY ALL COME HOME.

>

> SOLDIER'S ANGELS

>

>

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>

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Hi Betty:

    You are so sweet and kind.  I thank you for your kind words. This is what

this group is all about.  Everyone trying to help each other, with words of

comfort, help, and just caring.

    I have been happy with this group since the day I joined.

    When I was in the hospital for 2 1/2 months, recovering from a broken

shoulder, and broken foot, I got a telephone call from one of our members. 

Imagine my shock and surprise when I heard her voice.  Her name is Mylinda

Gamez, and we became close friends since the day I joined.  She lives in Corpus

Christi, texas.  She is one sweet, beautiful girl.  She made my day!!  She is

really sick with her RA, and hasn't been posting much.  I call her very often,

as we just love each other, and have a great friendship.

   It still amazes me that we became so close, and enjoy our friendship so much.

   You have come to the right place.  The longer you are here, the more you

learn about your disease, you will find comfort and help from everyone.

    I hope you feel better soon.  I pray you have a nice night.  Talk again

soon.

                                             Hugs,

                                             Barbara

From: betty gates <bettygates@...>

Subject: [ ] BARBARA

" group " < >

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 3:29 PM

dearest barbara,

i don't know how you do it.... i know you are in pain yourself, with your knee,

and the wound that you got. but you still get on here everyday, and try to

encourage and help everyone. you are amazing. you really deserve all the comfort

and love you can get. god bless you. thank you for being here.

BETTY

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS

MAY NO SOLDIER GO UNLOVED, MAY NO SOLDIER WALK ALONE, MAY NO SOLDIER BE

FORGOTTEN, UNTIL THEY ALL COME HOME.

SOLDIER'S ANGELS

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Hi Betty:

    You are so sweet and kind.  I thank you for your kind words. This is what

this group is all about.  Everyone trying to help each other, with words of

comfort, help, and just caring.

    I have been happy with this group since the day I joined.

    When I was in the hospital for 2 1/2 months, recovering from a broken

shoulder, and broken foot, I got a telephone call from one of our members. 

Imagine my shock and surprise when I heard her voice.  Her name is Mylinda

Gamez, and we became close friends since the day I joined.  She lives in Corpus

Christi, texas.  She is one sweet, beautiful girl.  She made my day!!  She is

really sick with her RA, and hasn't been posting much.  I call her very often,

as we just love each other, and have a great friendship.

   It still amazes me that we became so close, and enjoy our friendship so much.

   You have come to the right place.  The longer you are here, the more you

learn about your disease, you will find comfort and help from everyone.

    I hope you feel better soon.  I pray you have a nice night.  Talk again

soon.

                                             Hugs,

                                             Barbara

From: betty gates <bettygates@...>

Subject: [ ] BARBARA

" group " < >

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 3:29 PM

dearest barbara,

i don't know how you do it.... i know you are in pain yourself, with your knee,

and the wound that you got. but you still get on here everyday, and try to

encourage and help everyone. you are amazing. you really deserve all the comfort

and love you can get. god bless you. thank you for being here.

BETTY

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS

MAY NO SOLDIER GO UNLOVED, MAY NO SOLDIER WALK ALONE, MAY NO SOLDIER BE

FORGOTTEN, UNTIL THEY ALL COME HOME.

SOLDIER'S ANGELS

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Hi Betty:

Thanks, and I am counting the days!! This knee in such a short time has

become unbearable with all the pain. The pain pills don't even dent it,

plus today is extremely humid with a storm on the way. Hope it rains

buckets!!!!!

Hugs,

Barbara

>

> hi barbara,

> so glad you have the date set for your knee surgery, i know you have

been waiting for that. anticipating a good outcome for you.

>

> hugs to you , hun

>

> BETTY

>

> PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS

>

> MAY NO SOLDIER GO UNLOVED, MAY NO SOLDIER WALK ALONE, MAY NO SOLDIER

BE FORGOTTEN, UNTIL THEY ALL COME HOME.

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> SOLDIER'S ANGELS

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Hi Barbara - you are so sweet with all your well wishes and concern for

everyone. Then you throw that little ditty at the end almost almost as if you

hope someone won't see how YOU'RE feeling. I'm so sorry to hear that your feet

and ankles are hurting you. How many mg are you down to on the Prednisone? Do

you think your pain is because of the lower dose? Have you called your Rheumy

about it?

Praying for better and pain free days for you. I care. Love & Hugs coming your

way.....Doreen

> Hi a: When I use water and a little bleach, I also add soap.

> Then I soak in as hot water as I can tolerate. Yes, alcohol sure

> does burn.

>

> I hope they find the cause of your infection, and treat it

> accordingly. Are you still taking anti-biotics? I know some

> infections are hard to clear up, especially on the feet.

>

> I hope you can rest often, and stay off your feet. That is what I

> am doing today. I am very tired, and my feet and ankles are

> hurting.

>

> Take care, and I hope your infection is gone soon.

>

> Hugs,

> Barbara

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Hi a: Does that dose of Pred. work well for you? I am glad you are

off your feet today. Me too. I bought a Pride lift chair when I moved

here, and it is just great. It also reclines so I can get my feet up.

It is so comfortable, and I am glad I bought it. When my feet and

ankles are bad, I just lift it to the max position, and it actually puts

you standing up effortlessly. Makes getting up so much easier.

Isn't awful when you feel unsteady when you walk. Do you use a cane or

walker? I use my cane whenever I need it for stability. I just can't

take another bad fall.

I hope you continue to stay off your feet, and take things slow and

easy. What do you do to entertain yourself while resting? I love t.v.

and movies, reading, and right now I am doing a Mermaid needlepoint

pillow. Plus, I am on this magic machine a lot.

Have a good night and feel better soon. It is always so nice to chat

with you. Thanks for caring about me. I care about you too a.

Wishing you many pain free days ahead.

hugs,

Barbara

>

> Hi Barbara...

>

> I'm on 5 mg of prednisone. I hope the pred will help. I always fear

> falling. I'm so klutzy anyway and the balance is not the best since I

tend to

> walk on the side of my foot. I'm sorry about the neuopathy.....that

would be

> difficult.

>

> I am able to keep the slippers off all day. No plans for the day.

>

> I hope today gets a lot better for you Barbara. Thanks so much for

your

> kind words.

>

> Hugs..paula

>

>

>

> They are a little better. I upped my Pred. to 7 1/2 mg. and I hope

> that takes care of it. I am so afraid of falling. I also have

> Neuopathy in both feet from the toes to the ball of my feet. Not a

good

> combination at all.

>

> I was happy to read that your foot infection is starting to heal.

> Yippie!!!! Things take so long to heal with RA. I will be glad when

> you get your lab. work back, and that they know what is causing this

> infection. I know you are off your feet, and keep soaking!!! It does

> feel good.

>

>

>

>

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Hi Barb...I used to live in Florida...miss it. I was there in the 70's and

again in the 90's. Lived in West Palm Beach , St Pete back in the

70's....then moved to St Pete and Coral Springs in the 90's. My dad got sick so

we

moved back to Ohio. He said I was nuts. LOL I always thought I would get

back there and move forever .. Dave and I had the plans to do that in a few

years but it wasn't meant to be. Maybe one day I can move back to the Tampa

St Pete area again.

Hugs...take care of yourself.

a

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hi a: That is wonderful that the Enbrel works for you. Thank

heavens that you could take it successfully.

I didn't buy a recliner, like you, I could not manage the handle either.

Plus, I could never get out of them easily. I have very long legs,

making it impossible to bend my knees that far or put all that pressure

on them.

Like you, I have to watch where I am walking. Uneven turf is also hard

on my feet and ankles. Tough when I walk on the beach. i don't do that

often for that reason.

We all make concessions in our daily life.

Your " Chemoangles group " sounds wonderful for all, and so fulfilling for

you. Glad you are in recovery and doing well. It so helps to relate to

people who have what we have, and a comfort for all who join.

I am off to my pool before it rains and thunders and lightening. We get

a storm each day around this time. At least our lawn is green, and the

flowers are all blooming. Plus, our fire danger is gone. I am happy

about that!

Have a great evening, and take care of yourself. We ALL have to do

that!!!!

Hugs,

Barbara

>

> Hi barbara..well, so far, so good. That's all I've ever been on. plus

the

> enbrel which has worked tremendously for me. a Godsend. I've been on

that

> since 05.

>

> I almost bought a lift chair. we did buy one for my dad and when he

passed

> away, we gave it to a friend of theirs. whose wife uses it now.

>

> I had some problems with my knees and I was about a week away from

buying a

> liftchair but the knees got better and have been fine ever since. But

I

> still have the ad to buy one when the time comes. Dave has a recliner

but I

> can't even manage that little lever on the side to bring the foot part

up or

> down. LOL Those are tough. But down the road, I will be getting one. I

> know how comfy they are. I loved my dads.

>

> I don't use a walker or a cane. It wouldn't be a bad idea getting a

nice

> cane though. I walk but spend most of my time looking down. I'm not

into

> flea markets or festivals where there is uneven terrain...my head is

down the

> whole time watching where I'm going). LOL Can't even look at the

sales,

> I'm so busy looking down. Just plop me on a bench somewhere next to a

porta

> potty and I'll be okay. I

>

> I always wondered when we were young and went to amusement parks or

> anywhere totally fun why the parents and elders sat on the

benches...now I know. I

> am one of them.

>

> I'm so glad that you have your lift chair..they're wonderful.

>

> I just took it easy today. I sit at the computer most of the day. I'm

in

> chemoangels.com its a group that supports cancer patients during their

> treatment. I'm in administration now..but used to have chemo buddies.

It's

> really fulfilling..no pay but fulfilling. Also, I have my furkids to

keep me

> busy. dave and I were a blended family..so I have a dog we bought when

my 18

> yr old poodle had to be put to sleep, 2 cats and a parrot.

>

> Hope you enjoy your afternoon and evening..be comfy!!

>

> Hugs..paula

>

>

>

>

> It is so comfortable, and I am glad I bought it. When my feet and

> ankles are bad, I just lift it to the max position, and it actually

puts

> you standing up effortlessly. Makes getting up so much easier.

> Isn't awful when you feel unsteady when you walk. Do you use a cane

or

> walker? I use my cane whenever I need it for stability. I just can't

> take another bad fall.I hope you continue to stay off your feet, and

take

> things slow and

> easy. What do you do to entertain yourself while resting? I love

t.v.

> and movies, reading, and right now I am doing a Mermaid needlepoint

> pillow. Plus, I am on this magic machine a lot.

> Have a good night and feel better soon. It is always so nice to chat

> with you. Thanks for caring about me. I care about you too a.

>

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Hi a: Yes, I live on the South West coast, about 25 min. to the

Gulf beaches. You would love the beaches here. The water is Acqua blue

just like the Caribbean, and so nice and warm. I am an ocean/beach girl

too.

The fire danger was so bad here for such a long time due to not

getting enough rain. Fires would start just from the heat of the day.

Very scarey.

We are having lots of rain each day so the fire danger is gone for now.

We haven't had hail here for a few years. I love to hear it on the roof

and see it. It never lasts long.

You have a wonderful night, and take care of your feet.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

> Thanks Barbara...we just had a downpour....and hail. The hail wasn't

that

> big but there was a lot...now the sun is out.

>

> Do you live in Florida? I love Florida... or anyplace close to a

beach.

> You're right though, its even tough to walk on the beach. I'm thinking

you

> may be in CA since you mentioned a fire danger.

>

> Take care...a

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Running to the library and getting some birdseed Barbara..will write more

when I get back. where do you live in florida?

Hugs..a

[Guest guest]

Hi a: I can see why you went back North. I would have done the

same thing for my father.

Maybe one day you will move back here. I have been here 5 years last

month. This weather is so much better for me. My RA was so bad on Cape

Cod that I was almost in a wheelchair.

Does your living in Ohio aggrevate and make your RA worse? I hope you

do get to move to Florida and live your dream here. Even though the

summers here are so hot, I have a.c. to handle that, the cars and stores

have a.c. also. It is a short season here, then all the great weather

returns.

Don't forget to let me know the lab. results. I am hoping your foot

infection is getting better each day. I hope you are still resting with

it up, and also soaking it.

Wishing you pain free days ahead. Enjoy the day as best as you can.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

> Hi Barb...I used to live in Florida...miss it. I was there in the 70's

and

> again in the 90's. Lived in West Palm Beach , St Pete back in the

> 70's....then moved to St Pete and Coral Springs in the 90's. My dad

got sick so we

> moved back to Ohio. He said I was nuts. LOL I always thought I would

get

> back there and move forever .. Dave and I had the plans to do that in

a few

> years but it wasn't meant to be. Maybe one day I can move back to the

Tampa

> St Pete area again.

>

> Hugs...take care of yourself.

>

> a

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi a:   Running????  I hope you mean walking slowly, ha ha ha.  I too love

the library.  I read everyday, and burn through so many books!!!!!

North Port.  Between Sarasota and Ft. Myers.  Beautiful area.... Talk later.

Hugs,

Barbara

From: rascalsniche@... <rascalsniche@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Barbara

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 11:20 AM

 

Running to the library and getting some birdseed Barbara..will write more

when I get back. where do you live in florida?

Hugs..a

[Guest guest]

Hi a: How are things with you today? Your foot doing better?

Did you find a good book at the library? I have over 20 paperbacks to

read. I always have a lot because I read so much!!!!!!

I can see why you can't leave the North. That was the hardest part of

moving here. I had to leave my daughter, and we are very close. I have

a great phone service so we talk every day. I also left my best friend

on Cape Cod. She moved there shortly after I did to be closer to me. I

moved because of the RA. Living here my RA has been so much better. I

never thought I would see that day.

Everytime I have gone home, I have gotten sick with my RA flaring and

U.R.I.'s. I am sick most of the time there. I am going home Sept.

1-7th, and I am praying I stay well. I told my family if I get sick

this time, then no more trips to the North for me.

Right now we are having heavy rain, and thunder and lightening, which I

hate. I was just heading to the pool, but not now. If it clears, I

will go swimming after supper. I have found the warm pool, which is a

salt water pool, helps me so much. I do my knee exercises in there, and

I have been swimming 5-6 laps each time I go in. It just feels so

wonderful.

I know you would love to live here. I know you would feel so much

better with your RA and everything. It is so hard to leave your

daughter I know. I never thought I would leave Cape Cod. I was in

heaven living there until the RA reared its ugly head. I had no choice

but to move to a better climate. My dr. knew I would have a life living

here in this climate. He was right.

I hope you have a nice night. I hope all goes well at your dr. appt.

and get the answers you need about your foot infection.

Wishing you pain free days ahead.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

> Hi Barbara...well, okay...hobbling is more like it. lol

>

> I love the gulf side. I've lived on both. I was in Coral Springs by

> Lauderdale...when Hurricane hit. Two weeks or more of all

hurricane

> news...24/7 for weeks and weeks. It was sad. We had so much damage.

>

> I read everyday also. and the computer.

>

> I know Sarasota and Ft Myers. I thought when Dave passed, I would find

a

> nice clean...over 55 mobile home community in that area. Not expensive

but

> nice. that allows a pet. But its hard to move when my daughter is here

even

> though I hate winter.

>

> Ta-ta..off to hobble

>

> a

>

> a: Running???? I hope you mean walking slowly, ha ha ha. I too

> love the library. I read everyday, and burn through so many

books!!!!!

> North Port. Between Sarasota and Ft. Myers. Beautiful area.... Talk

> later.

> Hugs,

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi a: So glad to hear your foot is healing, and nothing bad going

on in the wound.

Things are good today. Saw my PCP this a.m. and had a good check up.

All the blood work was great, etc. I even lost a few pounds. I was

happy about that!!

I have never read that author. I love love stories, court room drama's,

mysteries. I do not like Historical or scary books.

What do you mean " fluff " books? Light love stories?

I started my Mermaid needlepoint last week. It is going slowly, but

that is fine with me. I just enjoy doing it. I also want to start folk

art painting again. I love that too, but I can't sit too long. I get

so stiff and sore. I would like nothing better than to sit and paint

all day. Can't do that anymore.

I really took it easy today when I got home. I did go in the pool, and

yes, it is wonderful. What a diff. it makes having it right out my

door.

I moved here 5 years ago, and 10 days before hurrican Charlie hit. It

was so awful and so, so sad to see what everyone lost. No a.c., elec.

etc. for 9 days. Had a grill, but no gas, and didn't know where to get

it. We evacuated for 10 hours, then they let us go home. We were so

lucky, only lost 12 shingles on the house, and our builder sent us a

roofer the next week. I hope I never go through another one.

I will be 70 in Jan. I just don't know how I got here so fast!!!

How is your RA doing? I hope better.

Yes, I am flying and I hope I don't catch anything. I want to enjoy my

time with my family.

Have a good evening, and talk soon.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

> Hi a: How are things with you today? Your foot doing better?

>

> Hi Barbara....I just dropped off a book at the library. I bought a

book

> from half.com the other day by Berg that I'm reading now.

>

> 20 paperbooks..what do you like to read? Me, I'm into " fluff " fiction.

> lol

>

> I would miss my daughter, Jimmy and the grands but I really love

florida.

> LOL Its a hard decision...plus I'm getting old(er). I'm 60 and have to

> think ahead. Dave always told me I would make friends right away but

its hard.

> on your own so soon after passed.

> I wanted to be there with him.

>

> I hope you don't get sick on your next trip home. It could be all the

> germs on the plane too if you fly.

>

> I know..the pools feel so good. like vacation everyday in Florida.

>

> My podiatrist got the culture back and said good news..it was normal

> flora...whatever that means..lol he said there was bacteria but its

normal.

> That he was worrried it may have been rampid cellulitis. He said to

keep up

> with the diabetic cream..its working so no antibiotics..which is fine

with me.

>

>

> Hope you get to the pool....Lucky!!!!

>

> Hugs..a

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi a:  How are things with you today?  Your foot doing

better?

>

> Hi Barbara....I just dropped off a book at the library. I bought a

book

> from half.com the other day by Berg that I'm reading now.

>

> 20 paperbooks..what do you like to read? Me, I'm into " fluff "

fiction.

> lol

>

> I would miss my daughter, Jimmy and the grands but I really love

florida.

> LOL Its a hard decision...plus I'm getting old(er). I'm 60 and have

to

> think ahead. Dave always told me I would make friends right away but

its hard.

> on your own so soon after passed.

> I wanted to be there with him.

>

> I hope you don't get sick on your next trip home. It could be all the

> germs on the plane too if you fly.

>

> I know..the pools feel so good. like vacation everyday in Florida.

>

> My podiatrist got the culture back and said good news..it was normal

> flora...whatever that means..lol he said there was bacteria but its

normal.

> That he was worrried it may have been rampid cellulitis. He said to

keep up

> with the diabetic cream..its working so no antibiotics..which is fine

with me.

>

>

> Hope you get to the pool....Lucky!!!!

>

> Hugs..a

>

>

>