Sounds like Rocco is getting the treat part. LOL

Checking in..I feel like all I do is complain here, and I'm sorry for it. I so enjoy seeing all of your comments here, and keeping up with all of you.

I had to take my daughter back to the surgeon today for a follow up. (she had an infected lump under her left arm, which they drained and cleaned out 8/5) She still has an open wound, approximately the size of a quarter, and she has had it! (frankly, so have I) The surgeon told us we now have to go to a plastic surgeon to have the wound closed. Like she hasn't been through enough, not to mention she'll likely have to miss some school, as well as the remainder of her cheerleading season. :( I am just so bummed out.

Then we got home, and I had to run out to the garage for something and stepped on a screw in bare feet. It just hasn't been my day!

Sending love and hugs to all, and a little extra to those who are suffering. xxxxx

Good Morning All,

Things are doing OK. I've got a painter coming this morning and I'm also waiting for a new cell phone, or should I say smartphone. Who knows if I'll figure out how to work it or not.

I am so grateful for this great place, and I hope you all have a great day.

For those who are new.....please post and feel comfortable. We will welcome you with open arms.

Big Hugs,
David.

Uuuuugh!
I'm still a wreck today but it's better than yesterday. Looks like another recovery day. Just going to go lay back down and hopefully sleep through some of it. I'll check in later,

Mike

Yesterday I was stupid!! Stood at the sink and wash a huge pot of greens to cook. Also did a pot roast, pinto beans and creamed potatoes. Trying to get all the good ,fresh, local veggies I can while they're still available. However, the greens took me down. I'm meticulous abt. washing every leaf as I can't stand "gritty greens". No good for feet, hip or lower back!! And to top it off, they were turnip greens and VERY bitter!! UGH all that work. I'll stick w/ collards from now on. And last night I hurt so bad!! And still today not much better.

Today, trying to finish what I didn't do yesterday. Put off errands until tomorrow. We start moving hubby's Mom into the farmhouse today. Hope this is the right decision but know its the right thing to do.

@ Cinnamon, so sorry your daughter's wound is still a problem. That's awful!!!
@ Mike - give yourself a break, Mike. We just can't go like the energizer bunny w/out recharging our batteries often!!
David, Rocco's going to love school!! hot dogs and cheese!! My babies would be in heaven!!
Hope you all have a good day!! Its lovely here, nice and cool in the mornings and evening but rain and cold are coming Friday!!

Hope everyone has less pain today. We are in for lower temps and my body says that it's going to rain. I think the birds believe that as well because they are very noisy this morning.

Nealy you made me hungry. Your dinner sounded so good.
Cinnamon will your daughter have to miss a lot of the cheering this season? I feel so sorry for her on have the open wound and then needing more surgery. You and daughter are in my prayers.
Mike I hope you get rested up today. You have had a taste of good sleep and I know you want some more.

Not much here. I am going back to bed and try to sleep. I woke up at 4:30 this morning and I want some sleep. Don't we all?

Many hugs to all

PPPPAAAAAIIIINNNNNN!!!!! AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!

good morning friends,

past two days have been awful pain wise. I kind of expected it bc I went all out for my bday on Sunday (thanks again for all the wishes!!!)

I dont want to move. The arm pains and upper back/shoulder/neck is unbearable. It loves to flare up were I had my fusion in my lower back grrrr!

I meet with the hand surgeon tomorrow.... I say lets get this sucker opened once and for all! My only condition is I want a hot pink cast.... no other color!!! :)

Hugs to all of my friends! I hope you are enjoying the shift into fall!! I am!! pumpkin spice lattes at starbucks!!

@ Kansass
HUGS to you my friend. That is a true friend you know...who would be willing to overlook your pain to make sure that you get a hug. HEHAHAA!

@ Hippy
I am so glad that you were able to spend some time with grandbabies. My son was talking to me about when he has kids some day. He wants a "daddy's girl" and he wants to name her Analiese. He also wants his boy and he wants to name him Xavier. I said GREAT! Please wait until you are out of the Navy, out of college and have a house. Then...have them. He laughed and told me not to worry...he would not screw himself up yet. Thank you God this child has a decent head on his shoulders!

@CH
I am so glad that your daughter is ready to move on to the next step and, you too. I have been feeling that way with mom too...her "hole" is now apricot size and she is able to care for it on her own. It is so hard to just have this constant open wound. Tell your daughter that she is awesome and, even though she missed cheer this year----next year will kick butt. Then you stepped on a screw...oh honey...I am so sorry. I am glad that you are ok though ...when was your last tetnus?

@Sweetlifebf
HUGS to you...I will keep you in my prayers regarding your MD meeting tomorrow. Please keep us updatted on how that goes for you. I think I am going to break down and go see HP7 again this weekend. It is playing in the discount theatres and will be moving on soon. I have an addiction, I know!

@ Nealytee
Gritty greens are nasty! I hate them when they are not washed good. My dad used to sweat them in salted pork, salt, fresh garlic, onion, pepper etc. He would sweat them all day....no boiled---icky.
I have a little stool or my walker which I use to cook in the kitchen etc. Standing up takes too much on my body and yours too. Get a little chair my friend.

Pina colada cake???? I need a recipe I think. MMMM HUGS my dear friend!

@ Irocket
ring ring ring

@ Dave
Rocco wants you to be nice to him----give him treats, buy him things and make him obedient.
Thank you for sharing about your church activities for the 10 year anniversary / rememberance of sept.11. HUGS to you my friend

@twetch
Good to see you!

@ 11LY
HUGS my friend!

@ all
HUGS and support to you my friends. You help make my world better each day.

>>>>>ME>>>>>>
I have had a pretty good week...very little (comparibly) back pain, leg pain was milder too. Hips and arm/shoulder were still not great. It was a pretty good week and I used every opportunity to my advantage.
Today...more back to normal. I have still backed down on my pain meds...just taking the morphine now.

I am fighting some depression as of late...kids at school, mom at work (exactly what I wished for) and, I feel useless, lazy, burdensome etc. I realize that I would be working if I could and should. I need a place to put my head at.....before I put it in the oven! I am going to work on something to get me out of the house for a litle bit each week. I am trying to get a ramp built now so that I can take my scooter out by myself.

I hope to hear about my little duck's social security this week or early next. Please everyone...keep your fingers crossed and her in your prayers so my baby will finally get her application approved.

good morning all. i'm looking forward to the group chat cause i'm a nut like that.

so i saw my primary care doc yesterday, he wanted me to come in for a follow up after i saw all my specialists. he kept saying "you look good, i mean really good" and i asked why and he said cause i don't look like death warmed over!! LMBO!!!! i asked what he ment by that and he said "well untreated sarcoidosis can really make a person look sick" HA HA well duh

i had to share i thought that was funny

i thought my ankle that i fractured was all better so i did my yoga yesterday and messed it up real good! arrrgggg!!! its worse than when i first fell! so back to ice and rest for 3 days at lest GRRRRR! i really really really really need to learn to not push myself! you'd think after 7 years i'd learn this.

bad rachel! you do that outside!

good morning ...my first time checking in....im ok....pain meds working today...so far,of course w-out even lookin at the time,i knew when it was time for 2nd dose,lol,....anyway im happy i found yall....im worried however bout my 11 yr old daughter who has been complainin of back pain for months...i just pushed it out of my mind..well no more,she goes to doc thursday,she has all symptoms of fibro....keep us in ur prayers please
amy

Finally getting a chance to check in today. I couldn't sleep last night and was still up at 3:20 am, When I finally fell asleep I didn't wake till 10:30 when my medication alarm went off. My breakfast was sitting on my bedside table cold - poor bf was nice enough to cook me bacon and eggs, toast and tea for breakfast and I was asleep when he brought it over.... it was still good warmed up. I'm so lucky to have him and he is so understanding. Pain levels are mediocre today, not great but not horrible.

Wishing everyone a low pain day. Hugs and peace,
Lisa

Hello my family! It seems everyone is just a bit beat up. Myself included. What is going on, someone turn up the pain volume?! It must be all the weather changing going on. Hot to cooler, rain, cool than hot! Sheesh give us a break and not the kind Tipper and RayRay get!

One thing that's good to see is the new people to the room. Hello and extra hugs to you.

It's Tuesday (late) and I hope things turn around for everyone and it's a great week for all! What if we all try to have positive thoughts tomorrow at the beginning of each hour. Lets say we all think FEEL GOOD DS FAMILY at these times and see if any good comes out of it!

Love & Hugs,
Toni

Ok, Toni...when do we start? I obviously should have done that at 4:00 because now my pain is out of control. And I started off pretty well for a change. I thought it might be a better day. Perming at 9:00...that's always a killer.

Yup...gotta get my shoulder repaired...

Have a good day, friends!

Cherry xoxo

Sounds like a good idea Toni, I'll try that. Here's to wishing all my DS friends new and old a happy, minimal pain day. I slept better last night so my mind is in a better place today. Its looking like I might have a busy day again today so hope it doesn't hurt me too much. But I'm not out of bed yet so we'll see. Take care all... hugs and peace,
Lisa

Good Morning All,

So nice to be vertical. I go back to the surgeon tomorrow for a checkup and an evaluation for work. He's probably going to release me, but I still hurt quite a bit when I try to do anything physical. Being a w/c case it will probably start to get real interesting now.

Anyway, a little stiff this morning, pain level around a 4-5 and holding, and holding,and holding,and holding,and holding,and holding.......................( lol )

I wish all my pain peeps the best. Have a great day.

Hugs,
David.