Thoughts, Epiphanies, Insights, & Quotables
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Any water in your weekend plans??? I would like to spend a weekend at that temperature in a lake
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Thinking of Laurie today as she preps for surgery tomorrow. Hoping all goes well. And along with recovery will come some peace of mind. ❣️❣️❣️1
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Thank you, Yooly! Yesterday was just not what I expected. A friend (my old partner) was in court - being cross examined (he was the victim of abuse at school many moons ago). I couldn't let him do that alone. After spending two full days watching him being mercilessly grilled - surgery looks easy. The legal system is brutal.
Will post tomorrow - maybe I'll even be a bit lighter 1 -
Life is often a series of “there are worse things...”. Hope the courts provide some justice which is in short supply these days.
I will be thinking of you Laurie!1 -
Propellor toes 😂1
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But warm blankie!😘 tell them to take good care of you---or else!🤨2
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Good care - but no surgery. Two earlier surgeries had complications - took longer than planned - so I won a get out of jail free card today.
I know tomorrow I might start feeling annoyed - but - tonight I am tickled to be home and normal and no pain and I can sleep in any old way I want 2 -
Oh no..... yes ..... maybe...... BUT THE WHOLE PREP again!
Bonus zzz's though! These are always good! 👍1 -
So sorry to hear this Laurie, all the mental gearing up is exhausting so I am sure those 'freedom' 💤 will be much needed though!
You live to fight another day - keep us posted. ❤️2 -
I am struggling these days, weight inching around, weight 17 lbs higher year over year, but hanging onto 32 lbs loss over 2 years ago. So could be worse but pathetic nonetheless. I still have a hundred pounds to lose.
My main struggle though currently is a severe bursitis flare up in my hip (first time and sooo painful), about a month ago, compounded by a fall last week which landed on the knee on that side and a bump on my forehead which has resulted in a mild concussion coupled with severe headache. I'm a mess.
Once this inflammation subsides I'll go for physio and need to get moving/build up some stamina - my muscles have definitely weakened as I have been basically on bedrest. Was trying to move around a bit more last week and ended up falling, sigh
I kept up my food diary and remind myself that this quest is FOR LIFE but the struggle is real.2 -
I hope to use this downtime as motivation to get a strong and healthy and fit as possible! I can see it working like that if we let it?
I have this wonderful denial ability I’ve been nurturing this past year. I’m still enjoying the No Surgery “freedom” - absolutely gorgeous day here and then we’re going out for a two dog walk 😁 I’m so glad to be able to do that this morning.
Maybe this is all for the good and I’ll use these ??? couple of weeks to build up superstrength powers so that I’ll heal superfast when it finally happens … eventually it has to 😂1 -
How long have they postponed you?0
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Ladybug, I'm hoping to respond bit later today. But watch the concussion!!!!!😳🥺0
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New day: September 21st. 2nd schedule surgery that day. No chance of being "bumped" they assure me
I'm looking forward to your Ladybug response too, PAV. I've been trying mine over and over - but I haven't really reached the end of convalescence because I've been caught in this stupid cycle!
Did finally have my knee MRI on Sunday and read the results today. Lots of words - but what stands out to me most is that three times they attribute a problem to post surgical trauma. I have not had surgery in that knee! 1 -
lauriekallis wrote: »New day: September 21st. 2nd schedule surgery that day. No chance of being "bumped" they assure me
That's not too bad of a time bump, and your plan 'to use the time wisely' sounds solid to me 😀
It is disturbing about the MRI report though.0 -
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Don't mess with your brain! Brain GOOD--cherish and protect!
I think Yooly is on a plane!?!??!?! Have fun Yooly!!!!! Eat LESS than *I* would... but still have fun! M'ok?0 -
Have a wonderful trip, Yooly! Have some pineapple for me!!!!1
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How is your head feeling BC Lady???1
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MUCH better, thank you! Still have a headache, but mild to moderate vs severe 😁
My Dr advised I limit my screen time (!!) - aghast I advised her due to the physical limitations, I estimate I am either watching TV, playing games or browsing 22 of 24 hours just now...even my kindle is a screen!
(Can't sit long in most chairs to be able to play board/card games. Can do only minimal housework. Can't walk very far or retrigger bursitis. Can't read regular books comfortably for long due to my eyesight...Can't even sleep for more than a few hours at a stretch...)
What the h e l l am I supposed to do??
She gave me a good audio book suggestion, grudgingly admitted TV across the room better than tablet or phone, and reiterated to limit my screen time...
Of course I resolved to follow her advice! But seriously. Then here's a real kicker - as I drove home from the appointment, I got a call from my cable provider- my gateway PVR system is being replaced, new system so much better, no cost to me. blah, blah, blah BUT none of the saved programs will transfer over...nor will the recording settings for future programs. So, watch it or lose it; unbelievable timing, so ironic!
Fortunately, I had been watching so much TV lately and had cleared a lot of backlog! But I do still have a few seasons of things to watch and I could only put off the appointment for 4 weeks to do the replacement 🙃.
PSA, I typed this in segments...started yesterday...have cut down on phone use like 90% + dug out my 'office lens' glasses that have a blue filter.
I got an actual proper sleep Sat night for the first time in weeks and feel like I've turned a corner in recovery, although was awake a good portion of last night. Dr advised to wait 1 week after I move to mild pain, then can start physio. This may be the week!1 -
Concussion and screen time not good.
AUDIO BOOKS ARE AWESOME!
Embrace the Physio. Use it as a spingboard! 1 -
Missing my vacation
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Someone was looking awesome!!!!!! 😎2
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Love this, Yoolie!2
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