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Posted 11/9/2015 11:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all and welcome to check-in. This is where we all meet on Monday to say hi, share with others your weekend and what the week ahead holds for you as far as appointments and procedures, consults, anything else you want to share.

This is the place to request a healing thought if you or someone you know is struggling.

There's no off topic rules here in check-in so anything on your mind and we even enjoy a laugh!

Regular PM appointment for me this week and spending time enjoying having my daughter and granddaughter here for the week since I only get to see them once a year. Texas is a long haul for me.

Weathers still above normal here in Florida and I guess we're skipping fall this year.

Wishing everyone a low pain week and good news from the medical side of things.
Posted 11/9/2015 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
Too much driving lately. Wrist pain, elbows, knees, owie, owie, owie!

Daughter continues to do pretty well. We'll be walking today to help bring down her blood sugar. She is not on ANY diabetes meds post op! Yay!

I think it will be another week before I can truly focus on my medical stuff. Must remember to have doc look at some suspicious areas of my skin. Have 2 in particular that may be pre cancerous from the sun. My brother was diagnosed a few months ago. They will bear watching at the very least. My dad had it too.
Posted 11/10/2015 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
Got my official medical clearance to return to school in January. So, yay! Now I just need to start studying again. I feel like I've forgotten so much in the 10 mo I've been off. But thankfully I will start back with 2 mo of electives before I begin my clinical rotations. So that will help refresh my memory on a lot of things.

Have 2 days of ketamine infusions coming up later this week. I have not been doing as well the past week and a half or so -- more pain, more fatigue -- feel closer to the way I felt before I started the infusions. Not sure if the effects of the last set of infusions are just wearing off, or what is going on. Things have been very stressful here lately between my parents' dog who is dying (but remarkably still hanging on, 3 wks after we first thought that she wasn't going to make it through the week), finding out that one of my own dogs needs a second eye surgery after barely having recovered from his first, and helping to care for my newborn baby nephew. So all that may be a factor as well. But whatever the cause, I need to call my doc before my infusions & let him know, in case he wants to change the dose, etc.

Pitmom, so glad to hear that your daughter's surgery went well. Hope she has a speedy and uneventful recovery!

Hope everyone has a good, low pain week.

Skeye
Posted 11/10/2015 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hello to all, hope youe weekend was relaxing and pain free. I myself had a fairly decent weekend, pain decided to keep low, but hello monday and came back strong, don't go back to the Dr for a another two weeks. Hopefully i can get in sooner. Anyway hope you all have a great week.
Posted 11/10/2015 5:24 AM (GMT 0)
the turtle is still trudging forwards in a weary state brandishing his sword and battle worn shield and armor.
Posted 11/10/2015 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
Going to leave for Michigan soon, not a trip I'm looking forward to as it'll be a working one, cleaning up and getting the house ready to sell. My parents house, both are in a nursing home now. Plus they are begging me to take them home and if I did they wouldn't want to go back...
I'll be gone for awhile from my big computer and if the hotspot works then I'll be able to use my nook for my temp computer for awhile...
Everyone, stay safe Happy Thanksgiving and many prayers for a peaceful holiday season with low pain days...
Don't over do things, the holidays can be done simple and easy, don't stress it...
Many well wishes...
Posted 11/10/2015 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
I've lost more than 10lbs in 2weeks from pain from broken ankle. Trying to eat but can't get much down.

Barely getting to bathroom. Wheelchair doesn't get through all doors. Very weak; hard to use walker a few minutes.

Even on new meds pain running 7 at best, 8 often, 9 when nurse cleans around the pins.
Posted 11/11/2015 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
Awww... Hang in there Alcie. I'm hoping there are folks helping you, checking on you and availing themselves as a resource. I'm so sorry you're having so much pain. I did a lot of meditation and trying to relax with CDs of ocean sounds or rain/wind chimes when I was dealing with my broken femur. It helped to lessen the severity even if it didn't make it go away. Maybe it'll work for you too?

Skeye--I'm thinking it'll be like riding a bicycle! You just keep pedaling and it'll all come back to you. You're gonna do great!!

*waving at pm and the turtle*

I always read...just rarely post. I'm hanging in there, I think. I'm learning to wrap my head around doing things differently....taking my time and stretching projects out over the course of a few days rather than a few hours. It's made a difference in my pain levels and in my energy level. I think I forget how much energy it takes to manage chronic pain. Spacing out projects and actually letting people help *gasp!!* does make a difference.

Nothing big in the way of medical appointments for me, though it IS time for that mammogram! My 'stuff' feels piddly compared to the battle the grandbaby continues to fight. This week he turned 8 weeks old, which is a miracle in and of itself. Continued prayers are appreciated. This week he'll also have surgery for a tracheostomy and a g-tube. G-d willing they will be short term interventions for the wee fella.

Sending prayers and positive thoughts to those struggling in dealing with life on life's terms, and those battling the pain monsters. May the power they hold diminish for us all! *hugs*
Posted 11/11/2015 2:54 AM (GMT 0)
many healing thoughts chartruex, hard stuff. and many healing thoughts for you alcie. I can't eat much at the moment. I hear ya on that. hoping some strength returns for you.

and many healing thoughts to you all. still pushing forwards. more has been heaped on my shoulders, but it is my family, and I will always do my best for them.

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