Guest guest Posted February 7, 2001 Report Share Posted February 7, 2001 I engoyed the Sally show with Little People. I am the grand of a Little person . We do not see many black out in public. All we see is onT.V. If any one know the teenage that dance on T.V Let me know Lucy LucyJa@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 Hi Sally You've got your fair share of health problems but I'm curious about the sleep apnea....do you use a machine at night when you sleep? If not, get one....they are expensive but they work. My friend had bad sleep apnea...always waking up gasping for air....since she got the machine she sleeps well and it's also monitored. Good luck. Carol in Canada Re: Re: side effects--- Sally, you really had a rought time with treatment...which one did you do? Did you respond after going through all that? What genotype are you> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 Hi Sally You've got your fair share of health problems but I'm curious about the sleep apnea....do you use a machine at night when you sleep? If not, get one....they are expensive but they work. My friend had bad sleep apnea...always waking up gasping for air....since she got the machine she sleeps well and it's also monitored. Good luck. Carol in Canada Re: Re: side effects--- Sally, you really had a rought time with treatment...which one did you do? Did you respond after going through all that? What genotype are you> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Yes, Carol, I do have and use a CPAP machine. I can't sleep at all without it. I need to get new mask and tubing, though, as what I have is worn out. And I need to have my air pressure monitored and adjusted again. I don't sleep as well as I did a few years ago. Sally Re: Sally Hi Sally You've got your fair share of health problems but I'm curious about the sleep apnea....do you use a machine at night when you sleep? If not, get one....they are expensive but they work. My friend had bad sleep apnea...always waking up gasping for air....since she got the machine she sleeps well and it's also monitored. Good luck. Carol in Canada Re: Re: side effects--- Sally, you really had a rought time with treatment...which one did you do? Did you respond after going through all that? What genotype are you> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Yes, Carol, I do have and use a CPAP machine. I can't sleep at all without it. I need to get new mask and tubing, though, as what I have is worn out. And I need to have my air pressure monitored and adjusted again. I don't sleep as well as I did a few years ago. Sally Re: Sally Hi Sally You've got your fair share of health problems but I'm curious about the sleep apnea....do you use a machine at night when you sleep? If not, get one....they are expensive but they work. My friend had bad sleep apnea...always waking up gasping for air....since she got the machine she sleeps well and it's also monitored. Good luck. Carol in Canada Re: Re: side effects--- Sally, you really had a rought time with treatment...which one did you do? Did you respond after going through all that? What genotype are you> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 Hi Sally I'm so glad to hear you have the machine....CPAP? I didn't know the name of it but I know you really need it. Hope you can get it fixed up in tiptop condition. If it isn't working as well as it used to it might need a tune-up....but sure glad you have it. One problem down, a few more to go? We gotta keep our sense of humor, I think sometimes that's all that gets me through some tuff days. Alley is a riot...she always gets me laffing when she does a quirky email. Hang in Sally, you're in my prayers. Carol Re: Re: side effects--- Sally, you really had a rought time with treatment...which one did you do? Did you respond after going through all that? What genotype are you> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Carol, thanks for caring. And yes, Alley is great! Everyone here seems great. I'm glad I found you all. I'm on a diabetes list, too, that's really great. The past few weeks have been hard on me, and the lists have helped to keep me going. I'll be away for a week starting tomorrow. You all take care now! Sally Re: Sally Hi Sally I'm so glad to hear you have the machine....CPAP? I didn't know the name of it but I know you really need it. Hope you can get it fixed up in tiptop condition. If it isn't working as well as it used to it might need a tune-up....but sure glad you have it. One problem down, a few more to go? We gotta keep our sense of humor, I think sometimes that's all that gets me through some tuff days. Alley is a riot...she always gets me laffing when she does a quirky email. Hang in Sally, you're in my prayers. Carol Re: Re: side effects--- Sally, you really had a rought time with treatment...which one did you do? Did you respond after going through all that? What genotype are you> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 HI.Call ,he sleeps in a oxygentent.He might want to get rid of it because there.s a room waiting for him in a californian jail.Willem. Re: Re: side effects--- Sally, you really had a rought time with treatment...which one did you do? Did you respond after going through all that? What genotype are you> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Eeeewww!! I'd be afraid I'd catch his facial distortions from it! <rofl> Sally Re: Sally HI.Call ,he sleeps in a oxygentent.He might want to get rid of it because there.s a room waiting for him in a californian jail.Willem. Re: Re: side effects--- Sally, you really had a rought time with treatment...which one did you do? Did you respond after going through all that? What genotype are you> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 Marge, did you have both of your hips replaced? I HAVE HAD ONE HIP DONE, BUT WILL NOT HESITATE TO DO THE OTHER IF NEEDED. Are both of your knees in need of replacement? YES, MOST DEFINITELY. BONE ON BONE AND SO BAD THAT "PAIN" IS NOT ENOUGH WORD TO USE. The reason for my question is that I have found out that both of my hips are bad, the right one worse than the left, my right knee and my right ankle. There is no way I will have all of these replacements, as I am an avid gardener and want to continue with my hobby. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE REPLACEMENTS, GARDENING WILL NO LONGER BE YOUR HOBBY. YOU WILL HURT SO MUCH YOU WILL NOT EVEN WANT A GARDEN. I have been using my cane when I do much outdoor walking, and just this week bought myself a mobility scooter for day trips and vacations. I TRIP ALL OVER A CANE AND I HAVE HAD A MOBILITY SCOOTER FOR TWO YEARS NOW. I still do all my own housework, I HAVE HIRED A CLEANING LADY --SUCH JOY TO BE FREE OF THAT. and fear that much of what I love to do will not be tolerated with all of those artificial joints. I'm not ready to sit and watch the world go by yet. NEITHER WAS I, BUT THAT IS WHERE I ENDED UP. MY WORLD HAD SHRUNK TO ONE ROOM WITH COMPUTER, A STILL-ADORING HUBBY, A BUNCH OF LOVING GRANDKIDS NEARBY, AND ONE BIBLE CLASS. THAT IS ALL. Are you planning to have your knees replaced? YES, ONE WAS DONE IN MARCH, AND THE OTHER WILL BE DONE NEXT WEDNESDAY. I APPROACH IT EAGERLY. IT IS TOTALLY TRUE--WHEN YOU WAKE UP, IT DOES NOT HURT. Will you be absolutely mobile afterward? WHATEVER I END UP AS, IT HAS TO BE BETTER THAN WHAT I WAS! WE ARE PLANNING A TRIP TO THE WHITE SANDS OF DESTIN, FLORIDA IN JANUARY, AND I WILL REPORT THEN. HOW'S THAT? MARGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Hi Joy I'm very happy with the results of my hip replacements. I walked with a crutch for about 1 1/2 years before the surgeries and couldn't do much of anything except sit in a chair. I really did get my life back. Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Thanks Carolyn, I do agree with you, and especially as it all turned out so well for Cameron! I just wish there was a guarantee that it will make a big difference-even though he's 17, it's not something he's ready to decide for himself, so we feel that we have to make the decision. I am going to use the next few days to really do my research and find a way to present it all to Stefan, so we can decide together. The best would be if he could 'coast' with it until his college is done. He is able to go about his life pretty well-eating and drinking(a lot of water/orange!) and going to college, only regurges a bit at night and twice (so far) at the dinner table. Maybe I'm in denial as to how bad it is-but I think Stefan is too. I will take 's advice too and try to get a second opinion. I don't know if I'm right about you guys in the States-but I think you get to see the results of Bariums etc? We just got told about the report-didn't get to see the film or the actual report, so feel a bit cheated of info. I want to see for myself how much change there has been in the esophagus since last time. Am I wrong in thinking I should be able to? The docs seemed to dither and put it to us to decide what to do on Wednesday. And the questions we asked were not really answered. It leaves me feeling a lack of confidence in the doctors, and that's not good. Ah well......... Best wishes for a Happy Easter Sally,Stefan London UK > > > > > > Sally, did Stefan have a wrap with the first surgery? I would > look in to a > > second opinion if you can. I know Oxford is not that far away > from London > > and Mr. Maynard is there. He is the surgeon that did my second > surgery and I > > have been doing very well. Maybe you could get in contact with > him and see > > what he says about what direction you should go. > > > > in Suffolk > > > > > > > > > > > > In a message dated 4/12/2006 3:47:42 PM GMT Standard Time, > > sallyavory@ writes: > > > > Hi, It's Sally from UK London. > > Stefan (now 17-) has just had the follow up to his latest barium > > swallow. The GI and Surgeon want to do open Hellers with wrap, > and as > > it was not a good outcome before, we are not feeling very > confident of > > the surgery. We have put it off by suggesting dilatation and have > been > > told he would need at least two or three dilatations over a few > weeks > > (under general anaesthetic) and it may well give him stomach acid > > problems-they are not keen on dilating him in other words. His > barium > > swallow video/results were not there for us to see-we have only > once > > actually been able to se the results-his manometry was not in the > file > > either-and we feel that the doctors are kind of asking us to > decide, > > yet not giving us the info to do so. > > So what to do? > > Sally & > > Stefan in London > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Links > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Sally, I am so terribly sorry about your accident. That is terrible. Please accept my support. Nina Sally In a message dated 10/18/2006 6:02:55 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, sally.hoffman@... writes: I have only been taking it for 3 weeks and my metabolism must be up because i've been reaching better temperature readings. It's not high all the time but more so than before. I've lost several pounds already and its not water loss either. I have scales that gives you the fat, water, muscle percentage Hi Sally....Sorry if you have shared this before ....I have been under a lot of tramatic family stuff and then got rammed in my knee today at Safeway from a Pepsi delivery person...the same knee that was shattered two yrs ago and put back together again and I have lived in p.t. every since...looking at a knee replacement but damage may be too bad for that....anyway....just felt the need to explain why if you have answered this question before and I have totally spaced it...that is why! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.6/486 - Release Date: 10/19/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 well i was on atkins about 2 years ago for 6 weeks. i did not cheat, and i lost 4lbs!!!! --- Jovelle Baker <tojovelle@...> wrote: > > > Sally <sally.hoffman@...> wrote: > " 'diet' was not used in that context, as in losing weight. My diet > consists of carbs, fruit veg etc. However a lot of people do go on > low carb/Atkins to lose weight don't they. " > > Um, Sally, fruits and vegetables, are carbs. And Atkins is not the only low carb plan out > there. They do vary from plan to plan. Some use low carb to lose weight while others use it to > get healthier. > > > " I made a few comments and showed an interest, that's all. " > > No, you made comments that showed disagreement, even saying you didn't think your husbands > view on the subject was correct. > > > " I thought i might learn a bit, if and how much has the low carb way of eating > changed etc. " > > If you want to learn something, ask a question, but don't disregard the answer because you > disagree with it or don't like it. That's not learning, it's arguing. Your posts didn't come > across as showing an interest. They sounded like you disagreed. If that's not what you meant > then we have a major misunderstanding. > > > " I may not have done lots of research on this subject. > I did not know we needed to thoroughly research a topic every time we > were allowed an opinion or post on this site, get real. " > > You say you haven't done lots of research on low carb but you can still have a disagreeing > opinion on it. Sorry, wrong. If you don't know all the facts then, you are talking without the > knowledge it takes to effectively argue the subject. Yes, thoroughly researching a certain > subject then gives you the ammunition to support your views which you cannot do, meaning, > telling me, I am wrong in what I am doing for ME. I would not dare tell you that what you are > eating is wrong for YOU or for anyone else. > > > " I have read Atkins however, many years ago. " > > Originally you said you hadn't read low carb books now, you say you have read Atkins. Well, > you must not have learned anything from it although, I don't feel that only reading his book is > the only thing to be learned about the subject. > > > " I did the 'diet' for a few weeks. " > > And what exactly did this prove? Have you not heard that to make permanent changes, one must > stick to a program more than just a few weeks? If you feel it's so unhealthy why would you even > try it? Just to prove yourself right? That would be the only good reason however, you didn't > even give it a proper chance so you will never know. > > > " I have loads of studying to do and really haven't the time. I do > however know about healthy eating, i've done several courses on > nutrition. " > > If you don't have the time, then you will never be fully informed. But, this is not something > you want to learn about anyway or you'd make the time. You say you know about healthy eating > however, it's healthy only according to what you've decided to study and you have admitted that > you haven't studied everything. So, how do you base a conclusion on only part of the story? > > > " There is lots of research to say it isn't healthy, why > don't you do your research? " > > I have heard/read your side of the story all of my life and when it wasn't working for me, I > went on to research other things and that's how I made my decision. You made yours on only > researching one side. So, you took nutrition classes? Then you realize that only one side of > this subject was actually studied. You have to go outside the box Sally, to gather ALL the > information. Of course in-depth low carb information is not included in nutrition courses. > They don't want you to learn about that and even more, they don't know enough about it to > effectively teach it. And just in case you live under a rock, there is research coming out > everyday that says not only is it healthy, but it is curing a world of problems including > limiting or omitting medications for several different illnesses. > > > " My god you are so aggressive about this > subject, attacking people just because they dare to disagree with > you. I really don't care anymore and this definately is my final > word on the subject. " > > I'm not attacking people, I'm defending myself and anyone else who might have an interest in > low carb, from your misinformation. I admitted I was sick of defending my WOE to misinformed > people and you continue to do the very thing I was talking about. > > You still say what I do is unhealthy yet, as usual, you don't have proof of anything, > especially what it is that I am actually doing. I say I'm healthy, HEALTHIER than ever as a > matter of fact, and yet you want to tell me I'm not? Or some horrible fate looms around the > corner if I continue? Then, if this is true, how have my former health issues been resolved? > How is it that I am thriving and only getting healthier as time goes on? And just how do you > know what I'm doing is wrong when, you don't even know what it is that I am doing? This is the > arrogance and ignorance that I grow tired of. > > There is no need for me to argue with someone that doesn't even know what they are arguing > about or for. You don't know what I eat, how I eat, or what quantities of food I eat, exercise > or anything else about me. Yet, your opinion is justified somehow. Hmmm....what a perfect > example of unjustified arrogance. > > > > > > Recent Activity > > 34 > New Members > > 1 > New Files > > Visit Your Group > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Hi Sally I also broke my femur after knee replacement. I broke my leg 6 months and 4 days after my TKR. I am now just about 6 months past breaking my femur. I have found pretty much the same challenges with Femur PT as with my knee. Dorie Madsen <<I have had both of my knees replaced (2007 and 2009) and am now recovering from a shattered femur (almost 4 weeks ago). >> Re: TKR happening on Tuesday Hi I have had both of my knees replaced (2007 and 2009) and am now recovering from a shattered femur (almost 4 weeks ago). I did not go to rehab after each knee replacement but came directly home after about 4 days in the hospital each time. I also rented a hospital bed for my own convenience. This time I spent 3 nights in the hospital then went to a wonderful rehab for 8 days. I have to say this recovery is much more difficult as I cannot put any weight on the surgically repaired leg. So rehab or not.........that's up to you. If you can just put yourself in the mindset that the first 2 weeks or so you need to concentrate on healing your body and rehabing that knee. It does keep getting better and the surgery is so totally worth it. Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Hi Dorie I acrtually slipped on some water on my kitchen floor. Was walking through the kitchen, slipped and my feet flew out from under me. Landed on my side in front of the refrigerator. The impact was hard and I knew by looking at and trying to move my left knee that I was in trouble. Paramedics took me to the ER and i had surgery later that day. Doc had to make a large incision on the side of my leg to get in there to pull it all together. It happened 4 weeks ago this coming Tuesday and this non weight bearing is the most difficult thing I have had to deal with. what has been your experience? How did you break y our femur? Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 One of my PTs did question the break. She wondered if the femur shattered so badly because of the knee replacement. Also, the break was about 3 inches above the knee joint so instead of going into the front of the leg, the doc had to make a large incision down the side to be able to get in there and pull it together. Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Dorie & , How did you both break your femurs? Was it TKR related? in TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Hi Thanks for asking. I was in Mexico on vacation. The floor had been washed and was wet. There was no sign saying it was wet, my foot slipped to the right and the weight of my body went to the left. ....thus I had a spiral break. My OS told me it was " fairly " common to see a femur break close to the prosthesis. Of course you need the violent fall to go with it. It wont happen with a mere trip and fall that everyone does from time to time. Dorie Madsen Re: Sally Dorie & , How did you both break your femurs? Was it TKR related? in TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Sally, hi You asked when does the pain stop. In my case I had a week of Clindamycin IV's and 2 weeks later all the pain in my left hand was GONE. I did not think it would last but it did. After that I would have a day here or there that I felt less tired and less achy. Then I would have a day where one of my finger or a toe would stop hurting and then hurt again. Then the pain free area would last 2 days or maybe another would feel better and then hurt again. I looked back at my story and it was more than a year before I had a break thru and it was only after IV's. Good luck Sally and don't worry it will happen. cooky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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