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Ha! I'm first today! It's after midnight here in Michigan ... actually 20 to 1. I'm up listening to SportsCenter and the big news about the Brett Favre trade from the Packers to the Jets. I got home just in time to see the White Sox score two more runs and wrap up another win over the Tigers; then there wasn't another ballgame on. Bummer. So after watching a couple things I recorded, going over my shopping list for tomorrow, renewing my prescription, I checked my bank account to see if my paycheck was in ... it was ... so I balanced my checkbook. Good news ... no bounced checks again this week ... that makes five weeks, maybe six, in a row. Wow!
I'm about to go to bed, though, and make an effort to go to sleep. Body really hurt tonight at work; knee just felt like someone was sticking needles in it early on until I took the last tramadol I had in my purse; about a half hour later the pain subsided and then only my shoulders and back hurt (and that pain I'm used to ...it's dull, it's muscle aches).
Well, I'll check in with ya later. Have a good day.
I'm about to go to bed, though, and make an effort to go to sleep. Body really hurt tonight at work; knee just felt like someone was sticking needles in it early on until I took the last tramadol I had in my purse; about a half hour later the pain subsided and then only my shoulders and back hurt (and that pain I'm used to ...it's dull, it's muscle aches).
Well, I'll check in with ya later. Have a good day.
Good Morning Eileen!
When you talk about your constant pain I feel helpless - I don't know what to say. I don't want you to think I don't care- I have a couple of friends near me that deal with intractable pain and they are totally disabled by it, so I admire your ability to keep working and finding pleasure in spite of it. It has to be difficult and depressing. I love it when you talk about your passion for your Sox. Are you able to kind of "forget" the pain once in a while? I do wonder how people in the past dealt with chronic pain before the drugs we have were developed.
I am not doing anything different this week- I'm preparing for school to start and decluttering my kitchen. I'm about half done with the kitchen. I do a little bit each day when I get home from work.
Are any of you California OFF ers going to the OH conference in Sacramento?
Julia
When you talk about your constant pain I feel helpless - I don't know what to say. I don't want you to think I don't care- I have a couple of friends near me that deal with intractable pain and they are totally disabled by it, so I admire your ability to keep working and finding pleasure in spite of it. It has to be difficult and depressing. I love it when you talk about your passion for your Sox. Are you able to kind of "forget" the pain once in a while? I do wonder how people in the past dealt with chronic pain before the drugs we have were developed.
I am not doing anything different this week- I'm preparing for school to start and decluttering my kitchen. I'm about half done with the kitchen. I do a little bit each day when I get home from work.
Are any of you California OFF ers going to the OH conference in Sacramento?
Julia
Hi Julia:
Today was a little better, so far at least. Went shopping and the only thing really hurting me was my little toe where the podiatrist removed the bunionette ... even with the pad, sometimes that hurts. Knee isn't hurting too bad today ... YET. Last night when I went to bed it started hurting so bad I had to get up; couldn't take any more meds, so I tried the Icy/Hot PM rub. It seems to work (stinks horribly though and is hard to get off my hands after I've rubbed it in the knee). That seemed to calm down the pain and I got to sleep very well.
You know, when I had my surgery, my main goal was to be pain-free and not have to be in a wheelchair. I think I still may be headed for the wheelchair eventually despite losing the weight. I think with all the work I do I may have to go for disability at some point; but I have to try to work as long as I can because I can't afford to quit now. And I enjoy work, I really do ... I would be bored without it and depressed sitting at home by myself. I like the interaction with people and the creativeness of my job. I just wish I could be comfortable sitting. If they would just fix my knee ...
Today was a little better, so far at least. Went shopping and the only thing really hurting me was my little toe where the podiatrist removed the bunionette ... even with the pad, sometimes that hurts. Knee isn't hurting too bad today ... YET. Last night when I went to bed it started hurting so bad I had to get up; couldn't take any more meds, so I tried the Icy/Hot PM rub. It seems to work (stinks horribly though and is hard to get off my hands after I've rubbed it in the knee). That seemed to calm down the pain and I got to sleep very well.
You know, when I had my surgery, my main goal was to be pain-free and not have to be in a wheelchair. I think I still may be headed for the wheelchair eventually despite losing the weight. I think with all the work I do I may have to go for disability at some point; but I have to try to work as long as I can because I can't afford to quit now. And I enjoy work, I really do ... I would be bored without it and depressed sitting at home by myself. I like the interaction with people and the creativeness of my job. I just wish I could be comfortable sitting. If they would just fix my knee ...
Julia,
Last time I talked with her she was not sure if she was going. She has been spending alot of time down south with her daughter. She has not been to alot of support meeting lately, long story. She said she would get back with me. If I do not hear from her by the 18th I will call her. Cannot wait until I see you.
Debi
Good morning Eileen and all ~
Pain saps the body and brain too. Gentle hugs to you.
For the past year and a half I have lead the 2 bariatric support groups at our hospital. A couple of weeks ago the HR department told me I need to have testing and documentation that I don't have any communicable diseases and am physically able to work.
That meant an appointment with my PCP to complete paperwork.He walked into the room with a big smile on his face. He said he is very proud of my hard work.
The nurse was new. She said she didn't understand why a 'tiny little thing' needed bariatric surgery. Ha - she should have seen me two years ago.
This morning is the monthly meeting of the Surgeon's Bariatrics Group. I love being part of this committee. Our surgeon has implemented many trainings and changes to improve the care for his bariatric patients. He always asks me for input and complaints from the support groups too. This has resulted in better care when we are in the hospital for initial surgery and subsequent hospital stays.
Annie seems fine today. She got in the required amount of loving and therefore she is behaving. Spoiled girl. I was ready to ship her off to Tevia as a mail-order bride.
Annette
Pain saps the body and brain too. Gentle hugs to you.
For the past year and a half I have lead the 2 bariatric support groups at our hospital. A couple of weeks ago the HR department told me I need to have testing and documentation that I don't have any communicable diseases and am physically able to work.
That meant an appointment with my PCP to complete paperwork.He walked into the room with a big smile on his face. He said he is very proud of my hard work.
The nurse was new. She said she didn't understand why a 'tiny little thing' needed bariatric surgery. Ha - she should have seen me two years ago.
This morning is the monthly meeting of the Surgeon's Bariatrics Group. I love being part of this committee. Our surgeon has implemented many trainings and changes to improve the care for his bariatric patients. He always asks me for input and complaints from the support groups too. This has resulted in better care when we are in the hospital for initial surgery and subsequent hospital stays.
Annie seems fine today. She got in the required amount of loving and therefore she is behaving. Spoiled girl. I was ready to ship her off to Tevia as a mail-order bride.
Annette
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