Godd morning to my Bariatric Buddies

Good morning everybody!  I hope everyone is well and having a good day. I'm currently playing 6000 bead pick up after knocking over a tube while reaching for the phone.  Oh well, what's life without a little adventure?

I'm going to the doctor's office this afternoon to talk about pain management.  I have been on Lortab (Vicodin) liquid ever since I've been out of the hospital from the surgery.  The arthritis in my neck is so severe that I get migraines from pain and nothing else works.   When they called the prescription in the last time they screwed up and wrote for 4 teaspoons instead of tablespoons so I don't even know if I can get a refill on it yet because of the time frame.  I have to talk to the about it.  As long as I'm not in pain, I'm willing to run the risk of addiction.  I have been watching myself and so far, there is no sign of abuse.

Started making jewelry this morning.  I have my first order almost ready to go; just waiting on the measurement from my customer.  I also made a few small things this morning; I'm kind of aiming for the teen crowd although there are plenty of adults who are like me; I love "do-dads" and would buy this kind of stuff as a belt loop or purse charm and am also making some cell phone charms although I realize that a lot of the newer phones don't have the holes in them required for the charm.  I'm old fashioned: I just went back to a flip phone, I hated the Blackberry Storm that I had.

So far I have gotten my first two rounds of meds and supplements in; still have to have the first shake of the day.  I hate drinking the shakes and I always have to force myself to do it.  The chocolate is best with half a banana, just more calories.  For breakfast I had about 1/3 cup of leftover pasta from last night.  Not very good I know, but I was starving, it was quick, it had a little protein and now I'm all out of it.  The meds they have me on for the ADD have just about completely wiped out my appetite.  I have to remind and force myself to eat most of the time.  I have to admit that I'm a little angry with my original psychiatrist.  I asked him about my symptoms relating to the ADD and he kind of blew me off.  If I had been properly diagnosed then and put on this medication, would I have still needed WLS?  I guess I'll never know.

I don't know what is with me the last few days but all I want to do is "talk" to my online groups.  Not much energy for anything else.  My husband's aunt just had her surgery about 2 weeks ago and she has more energy than she knows what to do with.  She's been washing windows and the whole bit.  I'd be a liar if I didn't say I wasn't a little jealous.  I know that my energy issues are probably more mental health related than anything else.  It's also been especially bad this week with Don home.  He likes to run, run, run and wants me to go with him.  I love him to death but he can also be very draining.  He goes back to work on Monday.


Well that's it for me today.  I hope everybody loses a pound today (if you need too).

Colleen

Hey Colleen, Put a nylon over the vac hose and use this to assist in bead pick up, the nylon should trap the beads, and a little dust. lol  I have one of those extend a magnet things to use when I drop pins, makes a big difference on not getting stuck.  I know that beads are not magnetic, just an idea.  I am layering quilt tops to batting and backing today.  I get an assembly line of sorts set up on my craft table.

I am finally coughing less and able to breathe better.  Thanks to the antibiotics for my sinus infection.  Hello life.  I may even have energy for a walk at the gym today.  Raining and grey out there today, sorry dogs, no soggy doggy walk at this time.

I know what you mean by having a spouse around 24/7.  Mine was on unemployment for almost 3 months last summer, so glad when the work shutdown was over and they called him back to work.

Have a great day.  Hugs

Colleen, My hubby was on Vicoden for 2 1/2 years for the pain management for the injuries from his accident. His pain gets worse as time goes on, and will continue to do so unfortunately. But he really built up a tolorance to the vicoden. So they put him on pain patches, and they help alot. Each patch stays on for 3 days. And he can still use vicoden for breakthrough when he has a more pain filled day. maybe this is something you could explore with your doctor. The patches help keep the pain from escalating so much, because you get a constant slow supply of the pain meds.

Best of luck with getting the pain under control. I know how debilitating severe pain can be. I see Paul struggle through with it everyday. But it is better since the patches.

colleen, sorry you have had it so tough that you would chose addiction over pain. i know what you mean, i feel the same way.

the necklace you made me is hanging by  my chair and i look at it every day. thank you so much for it again.  you are a sweeheart.

i'm around my husband a lot too and there are times i need to get away myself.  i know how that feels too.  llol

hang in there gal.  vick