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Good morning all: Got home late yesterday afternoon. Most interesting thing is I sprung a leak! (Spoiler) Vicki - good luck Monday! Rita - sorry to hear about Brownie but so good that you had each other for so long, Heather -glad you heard from ex. Allie -I do hope you don't have another issue. Thanks for all of the…
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Yesterday was mainly a blur. Didn’t get upstairs from recovery room until 3 or so waiting for a room. Completed two wedge resections to lower right lung. Removed initial tumot original concern and two others. This morning they determined a knick to part of lung filtration system/lymph node sort if things so basically have…
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Betsy - So sorry for your losses. It is hard to move on from them. A rather prominent person who I have worked with and respected committed suicide on Friday. No one seems to have a clue as to what precipitated it. Have carloads take another load to Goodwill. Laundry is in process. I want to give living room rug a quick…
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No problems for me with the storms-it seems they went just north of us or just south. I woke up once the first night to a rumble of thunder but went right back to sleep. Flooding is starting in some areas-Columbus and Dayton for sure-hope Kylia is on high ground! My house is on one of the highest points in the county but…
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Dr. Katie when my husband died from self-inflicted illness, the doctor who worked with us and arranged for him to be taken off life support said "When a loved one dies, the reason does not matter. It is someone who is gone from us and our lives will never be the same." I experienced the same thing when my SIL died several…
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DrKatie —thinking of you and family. Ginny
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Worst of weather was south of me. There were three confirmed tornadoes in two counties to the south. Lots of rains and downed trees in various areas-the every popular straight line wind damage. Have not heard of any people being harmed in our part of state. More strong storms predicted for Wednesday on. Ginny in Ohio
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Allie - I think it is ok to not fee 100% only 3 weeks after a kidney transplant, and it sounds like you have been fairly active-don't overdo it! I have been working on purging and sorting things and getting ready for surgery. Got quote from someone today for some work in basement-retile the old shower (I have tile left…
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Rori - Glad you are getting things checked out. The explanation makes sense. Nice to have provider that is proactive regarding possible heart issues. Seems like heart monitors are popular with the group recently! I am amazed with medical advances that give us much more information. Barbie - Social Security has been pretty…
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Kylia - your pondering sound very normal to me. I was surprised not too long ago when one of my senior managers was saying she felt inept because of some challenging issues. When I told her I feel that way every day she told me she would never believe it. You view your siblings in very positive light, but inside they may…
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Lanette I had the dry needling for my foot and it did provide some relief. Friends have found it very helpful for their backs. Have been reading along and not much chatting! Went to surgeon and we are scheduled for April 9: (Spoiler) Otherwise just working towards wrapping up at work in a few months and training…
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Barbie -perfectly ok to do things in stages. It is emothionally draining and exhausting. You will go back to it a bit at a time as you are able. Give yourself grace.
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Katie -sorry for your losses. I think the pie and Dr. Pepper that may or may not have been consumed is far from the worst thing a person could do. Allie-you are sounding good. We only. repeat the message about you taking care of yourself because we know how often you think with your heart. Penny- so glad you checked in.…
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Allie - you sound pretty chipper after a major surgery! Hope you body receives its new part well. Please be careful when you get home-you may need to resist being around the grandkids for bit-want to avoid lifting and the germs.
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Allie- glad you are doing do well. Walking is critical. Hopefully you can loose the catheter soon!
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Lisa -bathroom looks great. Lanette-I admit I have no desire todo anything with chickens other than various preparations, but I thoroughly enjoy your telling your adventures! Have you had much of the bird flu in your area? we have had quite a bit with well over 1 million "depopulated." Hope your girls stay safe. Heather-I…
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Rita-Your son has certainly been hit with the trifecta. Unfortunalty the three items can occur together. Try to focus on you-you can't help any of the others if you are not right. Kylia -maybe if the next readings don't provide answers try one of the other cardiologists? There are quite a few good ones over your way. You…
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Rosemarie- My kids don't always respond to my texts-I think they read it as "mom just needs to tell us and doesn't need advice." I try to specify items to which I want/need response and that works well. Texting is a whole different communication style. Rebecca-Tucker is a beauty! Tina-husband's leg had me cringing-hope…
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TraceyI will sign for the place and put down deposit but not pay monthly until I move in. My plan is to not put house on market until I am in the other place (Don't want showing with cats in house and want it cleaned very well). House is paid off so I only pay utilities which will not be as much in spring. I am fortunate…
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Lynn-I was given Paxlovid both times I had Covid-and it is nasty tasting stuff.I kept tell myself it could not taste worse than the fear of being incubated! I discovered that the candy Hot Tamales tamed the taste! Liked one place I viewed Friday and one I didn't care for. There is a two bedroom two bath model available.…
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Mo-don't know any detail about surgery yet. Will update after I talk to surgeon. I think the goal is to remove whole tumor before it can grow into the pleural cavity but I am not certain. Don't know if they will get preliminary biopsy while I am in surgery or not. It will be a learning experience. Carol-I am sorry to hear…
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Lisa-of course Egg likes the box-coordinates well with it! Rita-it seems the universe is throwing you options! Vicki-beautiful granddaughter! Well got call from Doctor this evening. After chatting about me (and sharing lung scans) with several of his colleagues, the surgeon says he believes the growing tumor is in a good…
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Kylia-some days we just want to smoke! It is rough working through and the lack of nicotine does impact our bodies. Without the extra things to change our metabolism if we are eating decently I think our bodies got to where they naturally want to be and not where we want them. I was feeling so down on myself at weigh in…
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Sarah-I had cervical fusions on my neck about 2 years apart-about 25 years ago. May be showing age signs but they were definitely worth it. Health update: Allie-Delia's teething seems to be going on for an extended time. Too bad they won't give her anything for relief. I'm surprised she is tolerating the cold in the house.…
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Count my house as one with the growing dust bunnies! Actually the cats are to blame. My husband used to vacuum on a very regular basis-at least every other day (he did not work outside the house then). I find myself just not looking at the floor much. I am improving on it but it really is never ending. Tracey-cute t…
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Carol-I am betting it is a scammer. Next time use the block caller function. They do some creative things. Lynn-sorry for your loss-our pets are our family. Rita-sorry Brownie is fading. I might be difficult for him to adjust to a new place. Flea-I often think we figure out parenting once we are grand parents! There is no…
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Rebecca-I'm in the same boat as Terri-I read everything but if conversation has gone a page or two beyond where I am it seems like everything has been said! I know your feeling though! The items from your sister sound very thoughtful. I wouldn't have a clue how to make a shadow box. Tracey-clever shirts for DH. Allie-sorry…
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Debbie-sorry to hear about MIL. Sepsis is nasty stuff. My mom started a foot infection in the bottom crease under her little toe. They couldn't get it controlled, ended with amputations. I check myself for cuts/open sores regularly. I think the grief from loss continues to hit us, just maybe not as often. After DH died I…
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Barbie-I found the paralysis slowly went away (although nearly 10 years later it can return). You are doing the essentials and are aware of what you are doing. I think if we would have had time to mentally prepare for spouse passing we may handle it differently. My husband passed suddenly so I had no clue what to do. When…
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Lanette-yes, thyroid removed in 1996. I am also looking forward to what he has to say.
