Thursday Roll Call

Good morning Illinois!

9:10 am and I am the first? 

I am working today, then home to finish up the homemade chicken noodle soup I have going.  I even made the noddles by hand!  The family thinks it is wierd.  Oh well, I am taking care of me, and part of that is doing creative things that I enjoy.....and cooking is right up there.  I also ordered more turquoise dye and plan to try my hand at batik.  I am feeling better, but still think I should call a pro to help me with strategies to handle things when they get out of hand.  We will see.  I am also researching different techniques for stress/anger release.

I walked TWICE around the industrial park yesterday at a really good pace----it only took a half an hour!  I can't believe how much it helps!  I need to figure out how to get a plug for my very old stationary bike/trainer so that I can work out when the weather turns.  I think I will go back to my 5 am workouts if I can figure it out.

Besides that, the day looks sunny and that is always good!

Everyone have a great day!

Good morning fellow ILLians

How is everyone doing today?  I am good.  Yesterday I went to see the dietitian at the Springfield Clinic on 1st. She told me that she doesn't see anything that will stop me from being successful after my surgery.  I go back up there for a couple more appts on Nov 8th for the nutritional classes and to see the PT. Then on the Nov 10th I see my dr for my 2nd month of the 6 month of supervised visits.  

Vickie

Hi Dawn,

Been thinking about you and sending up good thoughts.  Hope you are feeling some better.  It can't hurt to get a pro's take and some tips on how to handle your feelings.  It will be better for you in the long run!

RE: your bike trainer, (you've prbly all ready thought of this) but can you go on the website of the maker and see if they have what you need to order?  Just a thought.  Have a great day. georgie

I am going to try that.  When I first got it, I went to their site looking for a manual, but it is too old and there was not one there.  I am hoping that the converter/plug would be universal.

Thanks for the good thoughts.  Each day is a bit better but I now understand how important the mental part of this journey can be.

Good Morning,

This is a fly-by, since I am at work, have clients to see.
Dawn, you are are my mind. Please get whatever help you need. You are the only one who can help you.
Christine, I hope Dave is doing better.
Georgie, it is always nice to see you.
Just work today, tomorrow I am cleaning house, and a few errands. Maybe go for a hike,

Have a great day,
Huggers,
LISA

Lisa,

I love your new profile picture.  You look GREAT!!!!

 Good Afternoon Dawn and Everyone!!

I am home and "recovering" from my neck injection.  For some reason it really makes me sleepy and gives me a migraine.  Odd side effects but then I am odd.    I did not like my doctor report this morning.  The MRI showed arthritis, disc herniation and spinal stenosis in my lower back.  The long term results are not pretty.  Basically there is not much you can do.  I can have surgery which MAY help prevent the falling but it will NOT relieve the pain.    I MAY get relief from the steroid injections or a MAY not.    The only know thing is this is progressive and it gets worse.    From what I am reading I just have to learn to live with the pain and the majority of  symptoms.  Needless to say, I feel like I have had cold water thrown on me.  I now need to start the process of accepting  "what is"   It would be easier to accept if you could be proactive about it.  

Tonight I go in for my iron transfusion.  Tomorrow is Friday  and the weekend.  

Dawn, .  I hope you can find a pro that will help you and keep you going in a positive pro active direction.  Georgie, good seeing you as always.  Lisa, love the new avatar.  Crystal, where are you today?  Vickie it sounds like your pre op life is moving steadily along.  Chris, I hope Dave is feeling a little better each day.  Paul, enjoy sunny LA .

 Have a great day!  
Nancy

Dawn

There is nothing wrong with professional help.  I find it very helpful.  I have been seeing my psychologist for 2  years now.  After surgery I started to see her every week.  It's the BEST thing that I did for me, besides  the surgery. 

Wishing you the best.

Hi Everyone,

I received excellent news today.  I no longer have sleep apnea.    One year since surgery, I'm so excited. 

Nancy, I hope your headache goes away soon.  Have you seen the magnetic beds?  They say they help with arthritis.

I hope everyone is doing well.

Thats great Deanna.