Rainy Friday

Good Early Morning Ladies!  Yep, 4:35 and I'm up and about.  I hate waking up so early, but it is what it is.  I went to bed early, 12:30 a.m. -- pain woke me up at 2:00 and I took some more pain meds.  I'd post more details - but I hope everyone realizes once a thread reaches a certain number of responses it becomes "Hot" and, therefore, could end up being placed on the "Home Page" for anyone to see, as this is not a closed "Group".  I would prefer it if we could start a closed "Group" because sometimes we post personal info.  Anyway, my PCP is trying to get me totally off my pain meds and keeps reducing my dosage, and I think he has reduced it too much.  Will definitely have to have a talk with him at my next visit.

I thought I had a follow-up appointment today with the psychologist my PCP referred me to.  I went online to check the time of the appointment and discovered it was for yesterday.  My bad - it was actually scheduled for yesterday, so I was a 'no show'  

My next 'planned activity' is going to church on Sunday - I plan on asking about volunteering to help at the food bank and also the bi-weekly dinner they prepare.  I really like this church.

Well, I had a cup of coffee, but will try to go back to sleep for a while - coffee doesn't really "keep me up" at all.  Will check in later.  Hope everyone has a good day!

Mary

Good morning Mary and everyone....

I got out of bed about the same time you did. It was 4:54 central. I however haven't slept at all. I went to bed at 11:00 and just tossed and turned. I tried to read but that wasn't working. I couldn't remember what I was reading!  I decided to get up and do a couple things. Maybe I can fall back asleep in a little while. 

I had called my Charter Internet Service yesterday. My bill was going up even more and it took one jump already a couple weeks ago. I finally got it figured out. I went from a package deal of $138.37 to $89.97. That is still ridiculous but much better. I can't be without my TV or internet. I rarely leave my apartment and internet is how I communicate with everyone. TV is my only entertainment. I watch a lot of Netflix and Hulu. There are so many movies I haven't see. I really enjoy it!!

Sorry you missed your appointment. I hope they rescheduled it for another time. I have always had to keep a date book. Everything I need is in that book.  On Sunday's I always check for the next week. Then I check it again each evening. If I didn't I would be missing everything!! 

Vickie.....I pray you get through this day without too much pain and sadness. It will be a difficult time I am sure. I am glad some of Butch's family will be with you. I think Carrie will be there too.

Judy...I hope your mom continues to do well. I am still praying for her and you too!

Cindy P.....I hope Logan had a better night! I hope you did too!! 

Eileen...I feel your pain. Like I said I didn't sleep last night at all. Too much pain. No matter how I tried to sleep it didn't work. I hope you had some better sleep and less pain today. 

Trish...I hope you are feeling less pain in your foot today. I am glad to know you are staying off of it as much as you can. 

Kathy....I miss you but I know you are dealing with your brother's funeral and things. You are missed!!  I pray all goes well.

Audrey, Cindi and others......I have run out of energy and my mind is all fuddled again. I wish you all a good day! 

Prayers for our loving OFF Family and their families. 

I love you all!!! 

Loads of love  and bunches of hugs  to all.....connie d

Connie, I'd be lost without my TV. My thing is sports, but I like movies and TV shows too. 

Good Morning Mary, and OFF,

Mary, I am so glad you are interested in serving in the food bank, and dinners.  It will bless you, and help you as you grieve.  I know that from experience.  Helping others really does help with depression.  I helped with a homeless ministry at my church in Pennsylvania.  Plus the food bank.

Connie, I can't part with my TV and Internet either.  I also have the Apple TV my kids gave me, which allows me to have Netflix and my baseball games.  Plus, I learned how to get shows on my iPhone, and transfer them to my TV.

I just ate one of my breakfast burritos, and it was yummy.  I couldn't fini**** either.  I wasn't following a recipe.  Just throwing a bunch of foods I like that went together in other recipes.  

Someone from church brought me dinner last night.  They stopped by the Chinese restaurant, and got my favorite, Pepper steak and fried rice.  Taking meals to new moms and people who have had surgery, or have been sick in the hospital is one of the ministries of my church's Women's Committee.  Normally, they bring them for a week.  But, while talking to my friend, Bobbi, who is coordinating them for me, we decided that since I froze a bunch of meals ahead of time, I'm getting meals every Tuesday and Thursday for three weeks.  Except Thanksgiving.  I like that idea, so I can stretch out my frozen meals and have even more variety.  I made six different meals, plus roasted, sliced turkey breast, and mini meatloaves. 

Connie, thanks for asking about my post-op pain.  Now that the nerve block has completely worn off, the pain is really hurting.  And, it's like every incision.  The pain woke me up in the middle of the night.  I'd appreciate prayer about it, because I am taking the pain meds as prescribed, not skipping doses.

Must scoot.

Love, Hugs, and Prayers,

Trish

Praying Trish

Thanks Vickie

I take comfort in the fact that my pain will eventually go away.  I know that several sisters in our group have no idea if, or when they will get relief from their pain.

Love ya.

Stay ahead of your pain, Trish. Take the pills on schedule, even if you don't feel any pain, because otherwise you will be in pain (I speak from knee replacement experience, but I think you know this). And get lots of rest and ice. 

Thanks Eileen,

I am staying ahead of the pain, and I have three different ice packs that I'm rotating.  Colleen just left, after bringing something from my car, which is at her house.  Plus, she took my garbage out, and tidied up the kitchen.  Tomorrow, she is going to vacuum.

So, I am resting a lot.  I only get out of my chair to use the bathroom, or get something to eat.

Hugs,

Trish

Hi Mary and my OFF family:

Sorry you missed your appointment and you're in pain. I know the feeling. The past few days I've been in a lot of pain. I think it's stress from work.

My boss told me yesterday she's taking the buyout, or at least she signed her papers to take it. They have to approve her first. Good for her. She's been there 40 years. Don't know what that will do for the copy desk ... we won't have a manager again (I don't want to do it ... I am not managerial material). 

I slept a little better last night, just not long enough. I did my shoulder exercises while watching "Scandal" in bed last night and fell asleep. So I didn't see the end of "Scandal". 

Bought birthday doughnuts for a coworker last night ... her birthday was last week but she was on vacation and then nobody did anything for her. I wanted to bake a cake but I was in too much pain, so it was doughnuts instead. Donut Bank is the local place with great doughnuts ... everyone enjoyed them. 

Well, I want to get off the computer and take a shower, maybe unpack a box since I didn't go to the Y. Have a good day.

Good Morning.  I'm home from my sleep study.  No surprise -- I do have sleep apnea.  The dr. said they also saw evidence of a movement disorder.  He told me that the CPAP I'll be getting will track my sleep.  They want me to use it for a while and then they'll schedule a follow up appt. with the sleep dr.  He will be able to tell whether or not I'm achieving and maintaining deep sleep.  He said he'd also see whether not there is evidence that I do have a movement disorder and they'd address it then.

Our dog is still sick.  I've emailed our vet.  In addition to all his other health issues, we discovered yesterday evening that he has a badly chipped front upper tooth.  So, we have a vet appointment today to review everything and have his tooth looked at.  He's such a sweet little guy.  I hate to see him suffering with diarrhea, etc.

Mary, I think that, in the past, a couple people tried to set up a closed group on OFF.  I don't think the idea caught on.

Tri**** sounds like you are taking care of yourself.  I'm sorry your pain is bad -- thankfully, it will get better.

Connie, enjoy your time with Nic!

Vickie, God Bless Butch for taking such good care of you in every way -- including financially.

Hugs and kisses.

Cindy P.