Christmas Countdown - 2012

[Solice]

What does that feel like, the acupuncture? Can you feel the needles going in, one by one? I've always wondered? Is it relaxing? Hope it's helping you!

Yes. I can feel them going in one by one..
Especially the ones in my ears and face.
And on the hands! And legs.. And and and.. Yes! =]
But only for a second. And I get SO relaxed!
I always fell asleep.. =]

 

[sugar142286]

Seawaters just called me and said she is going home today!!! She sounded fantastic! The battery on her laptop (or ipad) was going dead so she couldn't post but wanted to thank you all again and for being a family to her.

I know I am behind, but just so glad to know she is home and doing well!

 

[sugar142286]

Yes. I can feel them going in one by one..
Especially the ones in my ears and face.
And on the hands! And legs.. And and and.. Yes! =]
But only for a second. And I get SO relaxed!
I always fell asleep.. =]

As long as you can relax, it would be worth it then. Obviously you can, if you're falling asleep with it. Hope it's helping your miagraines.

I get the just a few times a month. On medicine for mine. It usually helps.

 

[Solice]

Im watching some things that I have taped since Christmas.

I just watched a wonderful movie called November Christmas

Yes, I liked that one too! =]
(but maybe that had something to do with John Corbett..)

 

[Solice]

As long as you can relax, it would be worth it then. Obviously you can, if you're falling asleep with it. Hope it's helping your miagraines.

I get the just a few times a month. On medicine for mine. It usually helps.

Thank you! =]

 

[sugar142286]

Well, Palmer is home now and she has to stay in her crate as she wants to run around and get into things and I cannot have her stitches breaking open. She was spayed yesterday - normally a routine operation, but with her past medical problems, there was a higher chance that she could develop complications. She got the all clear, though, and I just have to keep tabs on her stitches for the next 10 days. The hard part will be keeping her out of mischief.

I know I replied to another message about Palmer yesterday, but since I am getting caught up, I am just really behind! Glad to see Palmer is okay and feeling better. Hope she is spunky and running around like the little kitty she is!

 

[Solice]

Hello! Hope everyone is doing fine this Monday!!
It's been raining all day here...

Bradmac I was just listening to The Carpenters!
♫♪ Rainy days and Mondays always get me down ♪♫
Perfect! =] Thanks!

Taking the song with me.. Goodnight!

 

[sugar142286]

Well I didn't get anything done today. I had lots of plans but I took 2 benadryl and fell asleep instead. I guess there is always tomorrow.

Sometimes this is just the best way to spend your day, instead of doing what you wanted! I think you deserve to!

 

[sugar142286]

Hello! Hope everyone is doing fine this Monday!!
It's been raining all day here...

Bradmac I was just listening to The Carpenters!
♫♪ Rainy days and Mondays always get me down ♪♫
Perfect! =] Thanks!

Taking the song with me.. Goodnight!

Goodnight Solice!

 

[Kimothy]

gabulldawg~congrats! And good luck! (2 under 1 year!)


I'm doing well. The warm weather is starting to kick in and I don't like it!


On the plus side, I'll FINALLY be registering for this summer's Transplant Games of America. YAY!!!!!!!!

Bradmac~I remember you saying that you're a living donor (to your brother, right?). If you want, you both can still register and attend. I always have a BLAST with my "transplant family." Here is the link: http://www.transplantgamesofamerica.org

 

[sugar142286]

Hello out there!! How is everyone?!!

Good to see you back! How is everything and how are you doing?

Anything new on your front?

 

[sugar142286]

OMG I made it back.. why did my computer suddenly stop loading the site? YABBA

Good to see you back and to see you got the problems fixed, Binger!

 

[sugar142286]

Hey there!!! things are changing around here daily!! it felt like summer today and I washed my car and was thinking about how fast time is going by!! Brandi has gone back to teaching English Lit.lol its ironic btw that I am married to an english teacher.lol I have horrible grammer

How was the transition for Brandi going back to work? I am sure it was hard. How is Jordan doing?

 

[sugar142286]

I completed the challenge a day early and accidently lost 10 lbs.

Good for you! Keep up the good work!

 

[sugar142286]

You all are part of the Miracle Network. And, now, from Pauline Harvey, you will hear the rest of the story. (I am home from the hospital, by the way.) I want to preface this by saying I ALWAYS do what the doctors tell me to do, always.

On Monday, I went to the doctor to get the INT (intravenous nutrient therapy) and even got some $ off!!!.

When I went to my car, I received a phone call from my oncologist. He said he had set up an appointment with a cardiologist. It appears the EKG at the pre-op showed some irregularities. Then the cardiologist called and we drove to Redding. He set up a stress test for the following day to see if I could be cleared for surgery on Wednesday. Well, no stress there!!! I went up on Tuesday for the stress test and the doctor said I was FINE, absolutely no problems except for a small murmur that I already knew about!!! He did set up an appointment for me to return in a year for another stress test. He cleared me for surgery.

I had developed a BAD cough AND a cold sore from one of my students on the last day in the classroom. It was definitely a chest cold. The oncologist sent me to my regular doctor. She prescribed an antibiotic, just to be safe, and some cough medicine. My cat-sitting friend told me about Mucinex. So I bought that and some Abreva and began swilling that stuff (Mucinex) down. I sounded terrible and knew the surgery would be called off. My cold cleared up a lot and the cold sore went away completely by surgery day. The anesthesiologist check my lungs, and they were perfectly clear, even with a cough!!!

I had to have eight shots, four in each breast, to inject me with dye and radioactive material for the sentinel node excision. I felt NO PAIN WHATSOEVER!!! The radiologist was amazed. Just before the shots, they checked my blood pressure. It was 116/70!!! My pulse rate was 54!!! I was so calm, and no one could believe it. The surgery took less time than the doctors anticipated. I have honestly felt NO PAIN from the surgery, only a soreness like when you start exercising after a long period of not having exercised.

I was progressing so well that the doctor asked me if I wanted to go home. He set me up with two home-health nurses that will come daily to check on me until my appointment with him on March 15.

When I got home from the hospital, the cardiologist had left a message that after rechecking my report I did NOT need to see him in a year for a stress test, but he would like to touch base with me to see how my exercise plan was going!!!

And now you know the rest of the story!!!

What wonderful news! I am glad you had a such a great experience and were pain free. Thanks be to God! Prayers answered again!

 

[sugar142286]

Oh, the MAIN thing: when the nurses and doctors asked me why I was doing so well, I told them that I had nuns, saints, and all the angels in heaven praying for me; but most of all, I had a wonderful Christmas family that was the best support of all.

And we will continue to do so. We love you. <3

 

[sugar142286]

my right ear i can hardly hear out of it and the sound am getting is like underwater sound.

How is your ear feeling now? I was feeling like that a few weeks back. I was terrible. The doctor had put me on antibiotic and it cleared it right up though.

Hope you're feeling better!

 

[sugar142286]

And my daughter (14) 'lost' my VISA card. I found out this morning.
She went out to buy a glutenfree pizza last night, and I haven't seen the card since.

I have a lot of shopping to do (It's Friday!!), and I have to buy a birthday present
becaouse we are going to my sisters birthday party this afternoon.

What a bummer! I hope you found your card! I never hardly carry cash anymore either. Just my check card.

Happy Belated Birthday to your sister!

 

[sugar142286]

Finally made it home last night. I like to travel, but there is nothing like coming home. NOTHING.

Caught up through Wednesday's posts and I am happy to see that Seawaters is doing good. That's just what I wanted to hear.

Well, I'm off to greet another great Friday! See y'all later!

Glad to see you had a good time and safe travels! Welcome home!

 

[sugar142286]

I am looking forward to this weekend...it's Brandi's first weekend offf since she has gone back to work last mOnday.. she is off next week for spring break...she cried all day at school on Monday her students were asking her what was wrong. but she has gotten better as the days have gone by..she has decided to teach summer school this year..it's only 4 weeks

Hope you guys enjoyed your weekened off together.

The poor thing. I am sure it has been very hard for her. That was so nice of the students to ask her what was wrong. I am sure she appreciated that.

It will be nice to have that extra cash this summer and at least it will only be for a couple of weeks. She will still have most of the summer off.