Scamp - sorry for your loss.
Elle81 - good luck!
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My surgery went well. I'm going to be glad when recovery is all done and over but I'm hanging in there.
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Scamp - sorry for your loss.
Elle81 - good luck!
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My surgery went well. I'm going to be glad when recovery is all done and over but I'm hanging in there.
Thanks, Austin. I'm glad your surgery went well.Quote:
Originally Posted by WalshFan88
and Scamp, I am so sorry I didn't say anything earlier. I hope your doggo had a safe journey across the Rainbow Bridge. :cry:
Austin and Elle - Wishing you both quick recoveries.
Thanks, Dreamer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ive always been a dreamer
I hope I can recover quickly, because my boss has a bunch of events lined up for the summer and he's already been asking me to do a few. With the carpal tunnel being in both hands and me getting the traditional surgery for it (which means my wrist and palm will be sliced open), I have no idea how incapacitated I will be or how long my recovery will be. So that has me a bit worried. Hopefully they'll just have me watch a door/or gate. Perhaps a position with limited hand movements, at least until I heal. Both my boss and the supervisors under him are nice guys who are understanding, so it might not be a problem.
I talked to the clinic where I'm getting the surgery done and they want to do IV sedation and not put me completely under. I was not told about IV sedation. My options were either fully awake and a giant needle getting stabbed in my wrist or full knock out surgery. I can do an IV, as long as I'm not conscious I don't care. But they also want me to have a ride home and someone to take care of me post-op. I don't have anyone around me who would be nice enough to do that. I'm going to have to tell them that I'm pretty much living on my own and all my family and good friends are too far away that they can't help. And my roommates are jerks who wouldn't help me even if there was a billion dollars involved. So ok, now I'm panicking.
Wishing you the best, Elle. Is there someone who could come stay with you?
I've developed tendonitis in my arm from the unergonomic set-up working from home all this time. Sometimes it's so bad that after working and using a computer all day, I can't use a computer or phone, so i can't do things I enjoy like coming on here or talking to friends who live across the country (who prefer to communicate online). I type for a living so it never heals. I've tried KT tape for the first time tonight, it seems to be better.
Thanks for the well wishes, I really appreciate it. And sadly, no. There is no one who can come. Besides, my roommates would never allow that. I don't have any friends here and my family is back in California. I'm on my own.Quote:
Originally Posted by groupie2686
Ok so now I am freaking out real bad. The doctor preforming the surgery, which is tomorrow, tells me that because I don't have anyone at home who is willing to take care of me, I will be getting just a local anesthesia, which means many many needles will be jammed in to both wrists, both arms, and both sides of my neck. Also I not getting any strong pain killers, because I don't have anyone who will take care of me. This is just lovely. I am panicking so bad right now I want to cry.
Elle, I'm so sorry to hear that. Sending good thoughts your way, hopefully it won't be that bad.
I understand your anxiety, elle. But doctors are used to having patients without support, and wouldn't go this route if they didn't think it would go well. They'll give you a shot to relax you. I know when I had out-patient surgery, over the counter meds worked better than the potentially addictive prescription they gave me. It'll be okay. Prayers and well-wishes your way! Take care, and hopefully your living situation will improve soon.
Well, I got my surgery done. It went a lot better than I expected. Thanks, FF for the kind words.
I appreciate it a whole bunch. The surgeon was super nice and when I asked for some classic rock music to be played, he gladly obliged. Sadly, no Eagles tracks were played. :laugh:
Now I just gotta focus on recovering.
Elle81, sending good thoughts your way for your quick recovery! :-)
Elle81, sending good thoughts, healing thoughts for your recovery. Happy to hear things went well. Take care!
Thanks, LT and CA. I'm able to use my fingers and the swelling has gone down enough in my right hand that I can at least type. Unfortunately the medication they gave me was Vicodin, and since my body is so used to taking that, it's now like popping a tictac in my mouth.
One of my cats back home in California died today. He was old, 15 years to be precise. He just hadn't be feeling well and started acting like it was his time to go. My sister was able to get him euthanized and cremated. Sadly, she couldn't be in the room with him, but she held him all up until the vet came to get him. We raised him from birth, I was the one that named him. I really wish I was back home in California right now, because I have no one here to talk to and (normally I'm the type of person that doesn't like hugs) I could really use a hug right about now. :sad::cry:
Elle, I lost my cat Linus, who was even older than that, over a year ago. I'm so sorry for your loss, and that you couldn't be with him. Our pets bring so much to our lives. I'm sure he was very special to you.:grouphug: Not the same, but virtual hugs sent your way!
Is it the time of the year? About this time last year, I lost my cat Precious (she was not!) at age 14. Kidney failure. And although she had a lot of bad habits... I miss her.
Take care, Elle. And so sorry to hear about your cat, too, FF.
So sorry for all of you that have lost your pets. I posted a few months ago in the Petmania thread about the health issues of my beloved pup, Smuggler. He is still hanging on, but it's been a constant struggle juggling his diet and medication to keep him comfortable. Our pets are so precious to us, and I know it is going to break my heart when the time comes for him to go. :grouphug: to all.
Thanks for the condolences, and I'm sorry to hear about everyone else's pets.
FF, a virtual hug is just as good. :grouphug:
Glad your surgery went well Elle and I hope you make a full recovery. I'm sorry to hear about your cat and send my condolences to all of you who have lost pets. Dreamer I hope Smuggler hangs in there a good deal longer.
Just coming up to the mid term break this weekend - we get a week off. Its been a hectic few months and I can't wait to get to relax in Galway.
GA - Glad to hear from you and hope you enjoy your week off. Between my sick sister, my sick dog, and Covid, this has been a challenging year for me, for sure. However, my sister has finished her initial treatment and her cancer is now in remission. She still has to have monthly immune therapy sessions for a year, but we are hopeful that she will soon be able to resume some of her normal activities. Smuggler had a rough time in September, but with some adjustments to his meds, he seems to be stable for now. Sure looking forward to a better 2022 for all.
GA, thank you for the kind words and Dreamer, I'm happy to hear about your sister, glad her cancer is in remission.
Lately, it has not been a happy time for me. Usually, I love Halloween season. But the tension in my house with the roommates is almost to a boiling point. Or actually I should say just the one roommate, as the mother knows I'm upset and tries to talk to me every now and then. And the child is so self-absorbed that if it doesn't concern her she doesn't care. I have been working almost non-stop for two weeks just to be away from the house. I'm seriously considering signing up for emergency housing.
I applied for a housing voucher, and hopefully I can get a unit in this apartment that they have on their website. I told them I am low income and disabled, which is two out of the three types of people they cater to, the third being seniors. They work with Section 8 and, fingers crossed, I can plead my case and get help. I really hope and pray to the powers that be that I get approved. :pray:
I'm sorry if I'm flooding this thread but this is pretty much the only place I can go to talk about this. Apparently the housing voucher did not go through. So I have to talk to someone either over the phone or in person. I really don't want to do it, but I am seriously considering asking the church for help. It feels like I am in quicksand and I can't get out. I honestly don't know what to do.
It's been a long time since I've been in this thread!
I'm sorry to hear of your troubles, Elle. I hope things get better for you sooner rather than later.
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I ended up having cataract surgery on my only seeing eye in October.
I went down to St. Louis first to make sure it wasn't an optic nerve or retina issue and it wasn't and my symptoms were all in fact from my posterior subcapsular cataract. It was a 3+, which is the worst it can be. It's due to my years of chronic steroids that I need for adrenal insufficiency. My left eye is blind as the optic nerve never formed in that eye (optic nerve hypoplasia/septo-optic dysplasia). I have a 3+ cataract in that eye too but it's hidden in the back and so it's not needing to come out even for cosmetic appearance. It was nervewracking to have surgery on my only good eye but this year my vision went from 20/30 down to 20/70 corrected, so it was time to make the move to surgery. I put it off. I started noticing a lot of trouble last year but I put it off. This year I couldn't see things my dad with glaucoma could see! The haloes and glare were bad, the blurriness was bad, and I just had to take that risk. I was waiting for that perfect risk to benefit ratio to be skewed in favor of the benefits. Surgery went well and I can see a lot better! I go for my 6 week follow-up tomorrow and I can finally get a new prescription for glasses! They corrected my nearsightedness at the same time but I have to have reading glasses for up close now. It's a tradeoff that I'm willing to deal with.
Life is pretty stressful right now. My family and I are moving to a new home in the Spring and selling our current house. Our new house is being built right now on a lot in a neighboring town. We will have neighbors for the first time, but we will be in a good location and we've introduced ourselves already and feel comfortable about the subdivision. It's out in the country but yet closer to town for anything we need be it gas, food, groceries, etc. I finally can see the light at the end of the tunnel. We've been talking about this move for years and I always didn't like it because it reminded me of how old everyone is getting and the fact that both my dad and I need a house with disability accommodations and one level only. Life is also stressful because I'm still pretty worried about my health and COVID and staying safe but I yearn for connection and things to do. I'm pretty isolated and I want it to be that way until we get more people vaccinated and the risk of dying drops. I'm so vulnerable with my health but my mental health is taking a beating with anxiety and my typical yearly wintertime blues that I always get. I'm hoping for a better 2022 for all!
Hope everyone stays safe and healthy. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Austin. It means a lot. :D
And I am really happy to hear that your surgery went well, and good luck with your move!
I talked to some of my other co-workers about what's going on and one said he would give me a weekend job of helping him with his DJ business and another said she rents out the extra rooms in her house and she would let me know if one became available. So the future is not as bleak as it would seem. I am a bit leery about living with roommates after this fiasco, but it's better than being on the street.
So now I just have to focus on work and saving up my money.
I'm glad your housing situation is improving Elle and that you feel more confident about life at the moment. Never worry about letting off a bit of steam here, we are here to help you if we can and sometimes a burden shared is a burden halved.
Austin good luck with the move - I hope your new home is a success for you and your family. Glad to hear that your eyes are improved too. Mine are going downhill - I cannot read the text on a computer or newspaper unaided and even then I find long posts tedious. My hubby said he will get me a Golden Retriever for Christmas!!
Things are very busy here as I am managing 2 homes, working fulltime and trying to prepare for Christmas. We get our holidays on the 22nd and it can't come soon enough!!
Aww, thank you GA. I truly feel like a lot of my fellow borderers here are some of my most cherished online friends, even if I've known you guys for only a year. I know I'll get honest answers and advice when I need it. Love you guys to the moon and back. :grouphug:
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to make a quick post to say that after 5 and 1/2 years, I have finally finished my Bachelor’s of Science Degree in History and Government. I also survived a bout with Covid. I've also just started a part time job at a local county library. Grad school is on the horizon for 2022 or 2023 (just depends upon if the job turns into a bigger one). Life and my health continues to be hectic. :dizzy: Hope everyone is doing well.
CONGRATULATIONS AG!!!
You should be very proud of yourself in the persistence and determination you had in achieving this goal. Good luck in the future pursuit of your dreams!
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Congratulations, Kim. It has been so good to see you grow .
That's awesome, AG! I'm so happy for you!:yay:
Had an eye exam today and found out I have nearsightedness and astigmatism in both eyes. But the doctor said my eyesight was actually pretty good, it's just hard for me to read things sometimes. I told him that I read all the time and that I used to have prescription reading lenses until I lost them. So he prescribed me some, now I just have to go to Walmart eye center and get a pair made. I am actually really stoked to get them because that means that I'll be able to go see a movie on the big screen or read for a long time and not have a migraine afterwards.
in other news, I'm going to be working a New Year's Eve dance tomorrow night! It's going to be so awesome!
Hey everyone! It's been a long time. Miss y'all. So much has been going on with everyone, and wish all an awesome New Years!! As for me, it's been busy with family stuff and life changes , reduce in my hours at work (it's all good), except for a loved one getting covid dispute being vaccinated. They experienced a sore throat which progressed to fever, cough, headache and severe tiredness. Not out of the woods yet, but could be been worse, and keep in positive. Glad to be back on the border :grouphug:
So good to have you back, KW! Hope your (and everyone's) ailing loved ones improve. May all your life complications sort out for the better!Quote:
Originally Posted by KingWalsh
I had a brother and family (all vaccinated) get Covid 2 weeks ago, but are all testing negative now.:)
KW---I appreciate your keeping us updated. :grouphug: With all that's happening, I worry about folks on the board who seem to have disappeared.:worried: We do care about you!
WF and Elle, hope that things continue to look up for you!:grin:
Congrats, AG!:thumbsup:
AG - CONGRATULATIONS ! Wishing you all the success in the world as you pursue your Masters. Wishing you good health, happiness and a great New Year ! :thumbsup::cheers::yay:
KW - Good to hear from you ! Happy to hear all is well ! Wishing you a Happy New Year !
I would like to wish all my Border friends a happy and healthy New Year. :cheers:
The way I look at it, 2022 can't get much worse than this year. It has been a terrible year and I am glad to see it go.
Six ( 6 ) members of my family have Covid. They were all vaccinated and boosted. Thankfully, their symptoms are mild and they are starting to feel better. Doctor said Omicron is so contagious you just have to be near someone who has it to get it. Stay safe everyone ! :grouphug:
Thanks, FF. I hope as well.
Well, the New Years "Dance" I worked last night was more of a Hip-hop/raver. The music, thankfully was not too loud and they surprised me a bit by playing some old school hip-hop from the 80s and 90s. So it wasn't terribly bad. I had to guard a door and make sure no one went out it, So I basically just sat and watched young adults get wasted and act a fool all night. The only gripe I had was this: the name of the party was "Ball Drop" and yet they showed no ball drop. Nothing, not even a digital clock on the big screen counting down. The crowd just relied on the DJs to tell them when it was midnight. So that was pretty lame.
But thanks to Facebook, I was able to watch the ball drop in Times Square when I got back to the house. Still beats staying at the house and dealing with my terrible roommates.
Hope everyone had a great New Year's Eve. Here's to 2022!
Glad to hear from you as well, KW. It's always good when some of our members check in after a long absence. Glad all is going well with you.
And NKIT I echo your sentiment 100%. Sending a virtual toast to all for a better 2022! :cheers:Quote:
Originally Posted by New Kid In Town
I have a video consult with the cardiologist at Loma Linda tomorrow morning. I had a tachycardia episode a little over a week ago. I can usually take care of it with exercises, but my heart rate was up to 165bpm, and wouldn't slow down so I had Kevin take me to the ER. I will probably have to go down to Loma Linda Hospital for tests. I'm just hoping I can just take meds and not have to have a pacemaker or monitor put in.
So, to burn off stress energy today, I'm being very domestic by doing laundry, cleaning house, changing the bedding, and baking chocolate chip cookies.
I might do some sewing or crocheting, too. And I'll be making a pot of chili for dinner. I have my playlist with my favorite 70's music on, so I'm dancing around the house a bit. Gotta keep my mind & body busy. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e.../1/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e...1/16/1f3e1.png
Keeping good thoughts for you, Martha! My bff has a similar condition and she mostly controls it with medication. And, homemade chocolate chip cookies... yum! I don't make them because a lot of them don't even make it to the oven.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarthaJo56
I had cataract surgery on my left eye last week. Everything went well, but I have to navigate with one eye focused, the other still needing glasses until February 22nd (surgery on my right eye). It is... interesting, to say the least. Got the left lens taken out of my regular glasses, but I didn't have them touch my monitor glasses. I may need to rectify that before this is all done.