Thursday

Good Morning.  Well, another poor night of sleep but I was so tired yesterday that I took a nap and I'm sure that's why I didn't sleep well last night.  Sleep study tonight. 

Not much planned for today.  Pick up a few things at the grocery store and that's about it.  I'm making my list for a big grocery shopping for early next week.  Hubby and I decided to have Thanksgiving here.  I am going to get a rotisserie chicken and make hubby's favorite potato salad (which we never have).  We'll eat light.  Our favorite restaurant is booked and it doesn't make sense to bake a turkey for just the two of us.

We've had one rain storm after another but are supposed to get a sun break for a couple of days this weekend.  We are looking forward to that.

Our dog is starting another E-IBD flare up.  He had diarrhea just a few minutes ago and has had 3 BM's already since 4:00 a.m.  I emailed our vet.  It seems that no matter what we do, these flare ups keep happening. 

I hope you have a good day -- however you are spending the day.

Hugs and kisses.

Cindy P.

Hi Cindy and my OFF family:

I have been a little depressed these past few days. Some of it has to do with the work situation and some of it has to do with the pain issues. I have been in a lot of pain the past couple of days. Yesterday, I was in pain to start with and it got worse as the day went on. I went to the back doc and talked to his PA. She suggested a neurostimulator. I'm going to meet with the pain doc in December to discuss this. Then at PT, the guy worked on my shoulder. He gave me some exercises to do, and I tried doing them at home, but they hurt too much to do. So last night I was in pain in bed, didn't sleep well, got up at 5 a.m. and couldn't get back to sleep. So today, I'm in pain and sleepy. 

I had to take Juliette to the vet today. Despite getting her flea preventive, she's still itching and has big sores all over her boy. The vet didn't seem concerned, but gave her a steroid shot anyway. I thought about going to the Y but I'm just too tired. And I have to work tonight. I'm going to try to take a nap before I go in. 

Cindy, my brother and I are having a turkey dinner but on a smaller scale ... turkey wings, stuffing (his ex's recipe), sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole. But rotisserie chicken sounds good, too.

Eileen...When I had me frozen shoulder and had to do the therapy exercises...it HURT so bad I was in tears doing them...you HAVE to do them to get the pain to go away. Trust me...it DOES get BETTER when you DO THEM EACH DAY!!!! I cried and swore but I DID do them!!!!!!!!!

HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Hi Eileen....I am sorry about Juliette's problems. I hope the vet can get that cleared up soon. 

I am sorry that you are having so many painful days....I can relate...your pain must be horrible.  I know having depression isn't easy to deal with. This time of year is always the worst. So many people have hard times during the holidays. I will be praying for you for sure!! 

Love you much....HUGS.....connie d

Eileen:  Your turkey dinner sounds delicious.  I've never had sweet potato casserole but that sounds divine.  I love sweet potatoes.

Hope Juliette gets some quick relief from the shot.

Cindy P.

I wasn't a huge sweet potato fan, but this is yummy. It has rum in it! I think Gary uses rum flavoring now since he was making for a crowd that included kids and a diabetic. The diabetic was my SIL's mom, who is now dead. Anyway, he's making two batches ... one for us, then one for Thanksgiving day and the family dinner in Illinois. Our kitchen here is small, so I'm going to let him cook. I'll do the wine and set the table. 

Greeting Cindy and OFF,

I didn't have time to check in yesterday, before my surgery, and didn't get home till 7:30.  I had some bleeding break through before I was discharged, and then twice after I got home, so I called the doc's service around 10:00, and spoke with his associate.  He wasn't so concerned that he wanted me to go to the ER, but he left a message for my doc for this morning.  So, they called me at 8:00, and told me to come in.  Colleen freaks out at the sight of blood, so I didn't let her go back with me for when they took the dressing off.  The dressing was soaked with blood.  Doc wasn't too concerned, coz even though I stopped taking the Coumadin I'm doing shots of a different blood thinner.

I'm settled in my rocker.  Pain is manageable, because prior to surgery, they did a nerve block from the knee down.  My leg and foot are still a little numb.

I've read all the posts, and I'm sorry so many people are suffering.  

Love,

Trish

Glad everything is going alright and that your surgery is over! Now you can just take it easy and heal!

Tri****hought about you yesterday and had you in my prayers...hope you heal well this time!!!! Please rest so you DO heal properly!!!!

HUGSSSSSS

Hello Trish.....sorry you had some break through bleeding. I hope it will be all okay now.

Stay in bed and rest...I am not sure you understand rest....rest is REST!! Please don't overdo!!

Love you much...hugs....connie d