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Posted 5/12/2009 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
Pete: something that caught my eye...your words..."So many of you have such worse health problems than me and your courage just humbles me."...Pete HOW many surgeries have you had in the last year?!? You've dealt with CANCER and so many other things...if you were to list all the things(just medically even) of what you've had to deal with...the human body was not made to go through that much trauma. There is a REASON why you feel so crummy...Let your tears flow! (not to mention that hormones can cause some pretty serious mood swings...you should see me on 80 mgs of prednisone...raging B!TC#. smhair )

You need to let your body rest...I am glad to hear that you were doing a bit better...

Oh, that hormone thing might have something to do with personal relationships. I know when I'm on higher doses of steroids, even if I'm not angry, (many)people perceive that I am. And sometimes the rage bubbles, and one can lash out to those closest to us...we know exactly what to say to inflict pain...It feels as if that control center in the brain gets shut off...stuff you'd normally keep to yourself...you just spit out...Maybe you could discuss this too with your counselors...
Posted 5/13/2009 7:19 PM (GMT 0)

In reference to Pete's Trips:  I am new to this site so I am not exactly sure what is wrong with you or what is going on.  But don't feel stupid for hiding pills and forgetting, because I have been there.  I pray that you will find peace and that you will stop crying and have some joy in your life.  Your kids are an example of what you have instilled in them, my son to was in the Navy and I am so very proud as I am sure you are.

Wish I knew more about what is going on with you so this reply is probably not of much help for you but I will keep you in my prayers...

Posted 5/13/2009 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
BU & HW-50, Thanks so much for the kind words! It never stops amazing me how nice the people here are! I tend to go up & down like a yoyo and evryone still hangs with me no matter how out of control I get!! I just don't know what I did before I started posting here, oh> wait a minute! I do remember, I think I'd curl up in the fetal (at least try to) position and cry till the cows came home> they never did come home though!
HW-50, if you are really interested in me, you could go back and read some of my old posts about me but there's a lot of whining and crying so don't say I didn't warn you! It's not all there but there is a lot! I will be posting sometime later about my on going problems w/ work, workman's comp & my "wacko boss!" I went to work for a couple hours this afternoon and it got interesting!
See you later> HW50> welcome and please stick around so we can get to know yopu better!!
Big Hugz>>>
>>Pete
Posted 5/13/2009 11:54 PM (GMT 0)

Pete, so you had to go into work today. You and I are a pair to draw to. I went in but only for 5 hours. I just received a call and my night duty staff will be in at 5:30 so I won't have to go back in. Normally he likes to go to church on Wed. night and as a good boss I allow him to do that and I cover until he comes in about 8. 

I know you and your wife are in counseling and that is good. I also know that CP can take a toll on the relationship. My wife is going through the wonderful change of life as I am trying to manage pain and the dr appointments etc. It takes it toll and it is not easy to keep a good attitude all the time, but we rely on each other for the primary support in our lives. Take the opportunity to let your wife know that she is still important to you regardless of what has taken place. I will be checking back later, give us an update. I appreciate you buddy. I still have my fly tying equipment but have not tied on in over 5 years.   

Posted 5/14/2009 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
FJ,
I was going to post about today but I'm having some big time pain tonight. I went in to straighen out the boss who pissed me off when I called in at 6:00am. Long story short> he tried to intimidate Pet> Pete filed for workmans comp> Boss got pissed> I straightened him out> He is behaving himself as he is terrified I will sue him! My Surgeon is in Hati doing volentere work and I can't get a hold of him> I'm going to have to get another as the workmans comp people will be calling soon! I told the whole truth and nothing but the truth! We'll see what happens!!
Thanks for the post! How's that hoosywhatzy thing you got doing????? I hope good!!!
Your Brother,
Pete
Some day we'll tye and use them together!
Posted 5/14/2009 1:42 AM (GMT 0)
Pete, I t probably won't surrise you that I was in Hatti, it was back in the mid 80s. What an impoverished place.  I hope you are able to get the pain settled down tonight. I am surprised the ole boss is still letting you work. I have seen times when people have filed WC and then the company they work for not letting them come back without a release from the doctor. Thats what happened to me 11 years ago. After I was injured as a deputy sheriif, they would not let me return to work until the doctors gave me a release. The dr refused to release me. We will keep praying for you as you continue to deal both with the pain in the neck and the pain in the neck boss.
Posted 5/14/2009 2:53 AM (GMT 0)
Pete, I'm glad you filed the work comp. as it was an on job accident! Hopefully work comp will help you...
try to take it easy and post when you can...
Lots and lots of well wishes (would've given ya hugz, but hugz just hurt me today)...
Posted 5/14/2009 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
Pete's Trip, thank you and I will make sure I get the time and look at you old posts, I have not tried yet but I will figure out how to get to them....well are all entitled to feel how we feel at the moment.  So don't apologize for anything it's your God given right...night...L
Posted 5/14/2009 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
Pete,
Good for you! You're taking care of yourself by filing the W.C., at least IMHO. My experience was that it's a little like SSD in that there may be an automatic first denial. I know that happened to me. They want to see if you'll fight it. Sometimes it's the insurance company (the W.C. carrier) polcy rather than your employer's decision. Lots of "it depends" in there. And as far as finding another doctor, does your doctor have any partners who could step in if he's going to be away for awhile? At least that would be at the location where you had your surgery.

I'm just glad you didn't go in for the whole day, and you're standing up to your boss! You and fatherjohn are coming along nicely when it comes to sending boundaries with work! smilewinkgrin

Hugs,

PaLady
Posted 5/14/2009 4:16 AM (GMT 0)
Honestwoman,
I just wanted to say hello and welcome you to the CP forum of Healing Well. It might be nice if you started your own thread and introduced yourself to the group - if you're so inclined!

Again, welcome.

PaLady
Posted 5/14/2009 4:33 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Pa Lady, I am not sure how to do that?  I guess I will have to roam around this site to figure it out, pretty new to this computer stuff...

Posted 5/14/2009 6:10 AM (GMT 0)
Honestwoman,
Click at the top of the posts where it says "new topic" and then you can enter a title - something that would help people know that you're introducing yourself, or that you're a new member, or if you have a question you'd like help with - anything that's relevant. Then just add the information in the box like you do for all the posts.

The help menu is also very useful, and we also have two moderators, Chutz and Lindaloo, so if you have questions you can ask us or write a post directed to the moderator. You can also e-mail a moderator by clicking on their name; their e-mail address will be in their profile.

Hope this helps a bit!

PaLady
Posted 5/14/2009 10:00 AM (GMT 0)
Pete I just wanted to pop in here and let you know that even though I didnt post in this thread I certainly was keeping up with it and you got so much wonderful advice,no surprise there is it?

This is life is difficult for us and I sometimes think it is more so for those that love us,we can medicate and treat our pain when those we love have no barriers to soften theirs,we can come here for help and understanding but usually they have nowhere to turn for help understanding our plight,they walk alone with all of it.

I do believe that alot of your "crying,whining jags" as you refer to them has awhole lot to do with the types of meds you requie to treat your maladies Pete and there isnt a woman out there that cant relate to hormonal changes and how they effect our moods!

So even if I have not responded I have sent good thoughts your way and will continue to do so.

Posted 5/14/2009 1:42 PM (GMT 0)

Pete,

I am so glad to hear you are feeling better and taking off another day!  You are so good Pete, you need to focus on all you do for wackoboss, your wife, your sons, your HW Family and I'm sure many others you don't even realize you impact with your caring ways!

I hope you get to relax and your phone stays quiet just for today....its a start tongue !

((((((((((((((((((((((Pete)))))))))))))))))))

XXOO
Patti

Posted 5/14/2009 1:46 PM (GMT 0)
Woops, somehow I missed 2 days of posting.....hope you did have a quiet day off on the 11th!   I'm a little off!

XXOO

Patti

Posted 5/14/2009 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
Post is too long, please use new post! I'll write a new one ASAP!
Thanks to all for all your support! I just don't know how I would deal with it all w/o Y'all!
Much Love,
Pete
Posted 5/17/2009 12:58 AM (GMT 0)
Good for you Pete, standing up to your boss. Now be careful from now on, will you please. Somebody said, try to get an associate of your doctor to treat you. That is a great idea. Hope it works for you. God bless you Pete. I am pulling for you, my friend and I am proud of you too.

Lindaloo
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