****Thursday Roll Call****

Well, I am finally heading to beddy bye.  I have been lounging on the couch since I got home from surgery, drifting in and out of sleep occassionally.  Feeling kind of loopy because of two of my meds.  I hope our resident nurse can assure me this is to be expected, or am I really goofy all the time.  In addition to Vicodin for the post-op pain, I am on the Medrol Dosepak.  I have had weird experiences with the Medrol at times, and I am suspecting the two meds combined just compound things.

Anywho, Thursday has me doing more lounging while watching my favorite reruns on TV and alternating that with check-ins on the computer for when I get my hyper urges.  In addition, I will be putting some stuff in the crock-pot to make soup.  I have turkey broth that was frozen at some holiday time, and the ingredients to make it into soup.  I am supposed to eat light, and lots of liquids these days.  I will also be receiving my Lovenox injections from the medical supply place, as I have a clotting disorder, and must take that whenever I am less active, like surgeries, airplane flights and long drives. 

I thought it was very nice of the pre-op nurse at the hospital to allow me to do the injection myself.  I like that sense of empowerment.  St. Mary's Surgery Center for outpatients has those recliners where you can be relaxed while they torture you with the IV, and then walk yourself into the OR and climb up on the table before they shoot you up with the knock-out drugs.  I have so much less anxiety when I have that type of setting.

Well, this turned into a rather blabby Roll Call.  Sorry about that. 

I hope everyone has a terrific Thursday.  I want to give a Shout Out to Diane, the sweetie who called me this afternoon.  Love you, darling.  If anyone else gets inclined to call me, my number is 215-750-1619. 

Hugs to all,
Trish

Good Morning Trish and Pa!

yep - vicodin will make you loopy.  I'm not saying you're not loopy anyways, though   I've never heard anything like that about the medrol dosepack, but everyone can react otherwise.

In the morning I am headed home.  And get this - I actually have the WHOLE DAY AND NIGHT OFF.  Yup.  i'm not working at LVH.  And I'm not working at BCH in Jersey.  I'm not working!  LOL  Can ya tell I'm a little loopy at the moment??

Once I get home I'll probably take a nap - hopefully hubby sleeps in today and I can get in some cuddle time.  How pathetic am I?  I would like to get laundry done and stuff like that.  We should have a lot of leftovers in the fridge.  If we don't....it will probably be a pizza night....and then tomorrow I'll do more cooking.

Have a GREAT day!!

Pam

Hi Pam,
I don't argue with anyone who says I can get loopy in my normal state of being. 

MY past experiences with medrol is that it makes me more hyper than I already am.  I can get my entire apartment spotless on it, if I am not interrupted.  I also don't sleep much on it either.  Plus, I have no clue about the two of them together.  I guess as long as I don't kill anyone, or drive under the influence, I am okay.  

Hope you get your cuddle time.  I miss that part of marriage, even with my ex.  He was not a bad guy, in most respects.  He was a great cuddler.  

Hope you have a great day and night off.

Hugs,
Trish

Hi all

Today I may check out the knitting group at Ulga's.   I want to relearn how to crochet.  I have a leader support group meeting via the phone this afternoon. I have some wash to do blah blah blah  Very exciting day lol.

I am part of two knitting groups, and I mostly crochet.  Right now I am making a baby poncho, a woman's poncho and baby wash cloths.  I am looking for patterns for baby bibs too.  I also want to make a big girl bed blanket for my granddaughter.  

Have fun.

Hugs,
Trish

I'm not sure what I want to make.  I'd like to make a prayer shawl though.  Also maybe a new doggie sweater for my furry daughter.  We shall see.

prayer shawl.. are you Jewish? I'd love to learn how to make one. I have one, but it is really a mess.  I tried to take it to a seamstress to fix it, but it didn't work, too many intricate details.   I ended up tearing off some of the material to make it look better, but just made it worse.

there is someone local who  knows how to make them and told me she would help.  I just need the time and money.

Lisa - I am not a seamstress by any means but I can hold my own with a needle and thread or my sewing machine - I'd be happy to take a look at it for you. We can see what we can do. Not sure how complex they are - I've never seen one - but I'd be willing to take a stab at it! - rumor has it my prices are cheap too - it's the friend rate - free! lol

Liz

I may just take you up on that offer.  I'll let u know.  I may be making a new one with the help of a friend.  BUT, it would be nice to fix this one.

Thanks!

Hi All!
Trish, glad your surgery went well for you with the least amount of anxiety!   Today, for me, is busy as usual...just kinda in reverse order.  I'm not getting up early to go to the gym.  Instead, I will wait for the heating guy to clean my furnace.  Then I have a family dr. appt., who I haven't seen since 2 wks out of surgery, and won't he be surprised to see me with my 65 lb. weight loss so far!  Then I go to work for about 4 hrs, and on the way home stop to see my uncle at Muhlenberg Hosp. (he just had surgery yesterday for prostate cancer).  After that, I will stop home to let the dog out and feed her before going to the gym to meet my personal trainer at 7.  WHEW!  I am tired already...and my day hasn't even begun yet.   Well, I hope everyone's day goes smoothly!

Dee