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Posted 5/30/2010 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
Kitt,
I am so glad that you had a good day. The weather here is just perfect. I'm trying to get outside some every day. I had a four day weekend, and am enjoying every minute. My allergist wants me to go outside and test out my new, stronger shots. If I don't do well, he's recommending Xolair--a new allergy solution to people who don't respond well to traditional treatment. I wish I could say I'm doing great. I'm coughing up lot of stuff, and am having some eye and sinus symptoms. I hate not being able to go outside freely when the weather is beautiful. I'll be going to a new allergist where we've moved, )that was recommended by my allergist) this summer, and see what he thinks.

My stomach is doing better. I do think I'll most likely be taking Carafate pretty much all the time. It works really well. I've got such a reactive stomach (actually I seem to be reactive everywhere!) that the Carafate helps a lot.

Enjoy the party at your daughter's tomorrow!


Barb,
You play guitar, too? You and Bill will have to get Web Cams and play guitar together! What a great skill! So, so fun for your guests. Hope you're having a nice weekend!

Bill,
Glad to hear that your softball team continues to do well! Have fun at the sectionals!

Take care, All! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Denise
Posted 5/31/2010 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
Happy Memorial Day to All.  I hope it is a pleasant holiday for each of you.  We are going to my daughter's this afternoon. 

Love and Hugs to each of you,

Kitt

Posted 5/31/2010 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
I'm back! We got in last night at 10:30. Wow! I'm bushed! It was a a four hour drive one way.
I got to see many of my father's family. All of his brothers and sisters (minus one uncle and one inlaw who passed) were there. There was lots of hugs and tears.
I got to see my aunt who had paraesophagal surgery back in December to see how she was doing with her surgery. She made the mistake of having it diliated and it came undone. I gave her my surgeon's number and told her to contact him.

barb, my thyroid medicines keeps my hair from falling out more.

We thought it was my niece's cat pooping everywhere. so we took him to the vet, they said he's healthy. Last night when we came home we found bloody pee on my parents' bed. We're afraid that we took the wrong cat now. The next cat to go to the vet will be my cat. She does have a history of bladder stones. $$$$$$

Well, ya'll have a good day.

joy
Posted 5/31/2010 4:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all-
Happy Memorial Day!

Well my travel team did it again. Took first place at the tourney this weekend. Now we are only missing my daughter. She can't come back to us until high school season is over. That causes mixed emotions. I want them to do well, but I want my daughter back to help my team also.

Kitt, glad to hear you had a great day of traveling.

Barb- The guitar picking and campfire was great. My fingers were sore from 4 plus hours of picking. Even got a few cousins to pick up the singing when my voice went.

Denise and Joy- Hope you are enjoying tour Memorial Day.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 6/2/2010 12:35 AM (GMT 0)
Wow it sounds like every one had a great holiday weekend. We had fun with my sister and her hubby Saturday night then my hubby and I had a fire the next night and last night my daughter, her boyfriend, my sister and her granddaughter, youngest sister and her 2 kids one of which was sick came over for a cook out and fire. The sister with the granddaughter and I were not happy the other one brought a sick kid. I am just praying none of us get sick. We all had fun with a nice fire, good food and music. I played for about an hour. My shoulder sure didn't like my wrist twisted around so I could play the chords but I did it any way. I went all the way to see my doc an hour away today and the hospital had sent the wrong records with me. So couldn't see the doc after that and sitting an hour past my appointment time as usual too. I was not a happy camper. So on the way back stopped at the hospital asked them to give me the right records. Next week when my grandkids are here I have to waste my time going back down there again. Maybe I won't have to wait an hour to get in since my appointment is at 8am. I read the written report and it does look like there are some tears in my shoulder and deterioration also. Yipee! Not like I can do anything about it at this point. Well my dogs are hounding me for a walk. Lol. Catch you all later. Barb
Posted 6/2/2010 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Barb,

So glad you had a nice weekend.  Hope you don't catch anything from you little sick visitor.  How annoying that you made the trip to the doctor and they hadn't given you the right paperwork.  It is maddening.

Thought I should include a little update about my bile reflux issue.  It's intermittent, and at the moment I'm not having any, thankfully.  I do get an easily irritated wrap--it really doesn't like it when I eat celery.  I'm guessing it's a bit quirky/tight and things drag going through.  Since my wrap is created out of my very sensitive stomach, it makes sense.

I do take the Carafate suspension four times a day.  It is a miracle drug for me.  My GI doc said the suspension is the form I need to take because it coats the esophagus, in case I'm having that retained food/bile/whatever floating around in it.  It also does a good job of coating that sensitive, complaining wrap area.  Wish I didn't need it, but am thankful it works so well.  I'm knocking on wood about the remission of the bile reflux and sour taste.  Let's hope it lasts!

Have a great week!

Denise

Posted 6/3/2010 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Denise, glad the carafate is working so well. I don't know what I would do with out it either. I hope i can afford it along with my other meds and supplements I have to take with my big cut in pay and insurance that doesn't pay any thing. My boss left another snotty note on my desk. And then to top it off my lawyer called and said that because the cop didn't place the blame on any one they can't prove it in court because no one got a ticket. So I'm going to lose my job and get no settlement because our police don't know how to write tickets around here. Well I am going to go to bed now. Maybe I can dream about happier things. Barb
Posted 6/3/2010 1:47 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning All,

Well here it is Thursday already ! We have a big weekend ahead. Our granddaughter's birthday is tomorrow - 19 already with one year of college under her belt. Seems like just yesterday she was sitting in her infant seat here in our living room. . On Saturday we are going to our neice's wedding which happens to be on our own 39th wedding anniversary. I hope she has as many wonderful years as my hubby and I have had.

Denise,
Glad to hear the Carafate is working for you. I hope it works for a long, long time.

Barb,

Wow, I agree that you have every right to feel upset about the long trip to the Drs. and then not get in to see him.

When do you start your new position? Try to blow off your snotty boss and remember she has some major issues and soon you won't be working for her any longer.

Keep your mind on the visit with your wonderful grandchildren and remember to stay in the moment.

I declare today a hug your pet day. :)

Joy,

I was glad to read that your road trip to visit with your family went so well. It is nice to have family that you care about.

Sorry about your cat and please do keep us posted on how things are going. Thinking of you.

Bill,

Go Team Go ! 1st Place, that is great news and I am sure you will be happy when your daughter is back with the team.

Remember we are all here for you and I hope your doing OK.

Anne,

Hello there, just checking in on you and hoping you are OK. Drop by and let us hear from you.

Gentle Hugs to All,

Kitt
Posted 6/3/2010 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
My niece's cat I took first was fine and healthy. My cat is the sick one. :(
She has a bladder infection. :(
I tried feeding her medicated food and she won't get near it. So I have to "taco roll" her and shove a pill down her throat. We both don't like it! >:(
I usually get bitten during the process.

She's in my lap now demanding my total attention.

barb, I hate the aggrevations you're going through. do you want us to get the herd together and go whup-up on her?

hugs to all.

joy
Posted 6/4/2010 2:01 AM (GMT 0)
Yahoo call up the herd Joy! Lol. It helps to know I have friends that support me. Sorry your kitty is sick. They are just like little kids when they are sick. One of my sisters has two cats and they are 18 years old and she has had to do that with the towel. Not a fun thing at all. Dogs are much easier. Just stick the pill in the middle of something and they gobble it down.

Kitt, thanks for the advice. It helps to have friends and family that stand behind me. I already hugged my little chihuahua and now he's laying on my arm as I type. He makes it a bit hard to type even though he is less than 5 pounds. I can't wait to see my grandkids. Gizmo goes crazy over Isabella and Keegan. He seemed to like baby Caleb last time he was here too. He gave him a few kisses when my son wasn't looking. I can't believe it is that late already. Today just dragged by at work but the evening went way to fast with a trip to the chiropractor and then to the store. I'll have to get the kids favorites from the grocery store on Saturday. They are supposed to arrive sometime on Sunday. I have all sorts of fun things planned. They do grow up so fast though. We have to enjoy them every chance we can get. Well time to go take my pills. Last night I think I forgot to take my muscle relaxer and that did not make for a fun night or day for that matter. I'm glad to see that you are back to your old self again. You are really going to have a fun weekend. We want to hear all about it. I wonder how Bill is doing? It would be nice to hear from Anne too. Have a good weekend every one. Barb
Posted 6/4/2010 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all-
Well softball first! We won the first game of Sectionals and we play the finals on Saturday at 11am. If we win that we are at least a Sweet Sixteen team. I sure hope they make it to the Elite Eight though.

Woohoo! out comes the herd again!....Barb. we are always here for you.

Joy- I hate it when kitties are sick. I've had a couple that needed help a few times.

Kitt- Happy Anniversary! Hope you have a great time at the Birthday and Wedding this weekend.

As for me....The GERD symptoms seem have stopped now for some unknown reason. What ever is the cause I like it!
The rib nerve pain is back and trying to knock me to my knees. Oh well, what can you do? Hope everyone has a great weekend. I am hoping it doesn't rain Saturday until after the game.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 6/4/2010 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
Bill, It seems like if it's not one thing giving you problems, it's another. :(
Good luck with the game.

Kitt, Happy Anniversary!

Joy
Posted 6/4/2010 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
Joy-
You know I have been thinking the same thing. Maybe it's time for an upgrade. LOL! Kind of like Bicentennial Man. That sure would be nice. I hope your kitty is getting better. Speaking of kitties......Mine have been doing some more strange things lately. Such as deciding I am the ONLY person they can sit or lay with. If one is sitting on my lap another has to sit on top of the other one to make that one move.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 6/4/2010 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
They're feeling your pains and want to comfort you.

Joy
Posted 6/4/2010 11:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Barb,
I love reading about your wonderdog! Glad he is keeping your arm warm
I hope you have a wonderful visit with your family!!!!
my husband reminds me that sometimes God does for us what we cannot do for ourselves, even
if that makes no sense at the time.
your boss sounds like a trainwreck (and I mean that in the nicest way possible!)
had to haul hay in the rain today, muck out stalls (and serious muck, have had rain rain rain)
so far, ppi has not been awful, gas, (!!), bloating, breast tenderness (and not in a good way!!) still nauseous, but found I can eat shrimp (wooohoooo!) mostly very very fatigued. nap at work (a first) will be taking THAT up with doc monday.

Anyway, have three cats, had to give one subQ fluids for a year... my strategy for pills is to kneel behind them, so they are kind of wedged against my knees. Then I open their mouth with my left hand and poke in the pill, or part of the pill with my right. always easier in theory! A friend of mne used to grind up her kitty pills in the pepper mill then sprinkle them on her fur.....old age and treachery will always trump youth and beauty!!!
Lila
Posted 6/5/2010 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
Last night she kept spitting it back out and howling. She scared my other cat so bad that he hid behind a chair and wouldn't budge for an hour.

After she sliced my finger open with her tooth, I decided to get an old syringe that was given to me to give her some medication last year. I ground up the pill and mixed it with milk. I pinned her down and squirted it in her mouth. Most got in, but she drooled some out. Ick!

My problem is when she see me approaching her when she's sick, she knows a pill is coming. She takes off running and hides in places I can't get to. She very clever.
I've got to mix up some more for tonight and tackle her in little bit.

Joy
Posted 6/5/2010 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck Joy!
mine howled like she was dying.
then my other cat came running, Ithought to rescue her...but no, to try and mount her....did NOT help the pilling!!
the syringe is a great idea with something like milk, or broth/baby food
a great way to "bond" with the kitty!!
Posted 6/5/2010 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Bill, glad to hear the girls are doing so good. I just talked to my son who is down in Indiana with his wifes family this week. He helped out with the little league that her cousin plays in and he had a ball that hit him in the ankle and then bounced upwards and unfortunately he wasn't wearing protection. He still had fun despite the injury. Sorry to hear your nerve pain is acting up again. It does seem like we get rid of one thing and another pops up. I guess one at a time is better than all at once which is not fun. My feet and ankles are acting up all of a sudden. I have a big wad of gauze on top of my bump on my foot that the doc wants to cut off. At this point I wish I could tell him yes to that. I ended up with a blister on top of it and am praying it does not get infected as that foot has had bad infections twice because of my lack of circulation. I can't believe this stuff is acting up now. I have three grandkids to play with in 2 more days. Maybe I'll just have to cut a hole in my shoe right where the big bump is so it can stick out. Hmmm which pair of shoes should I sacrifice. Where theres a will theres a way. Lol. Glad your heartburn has gone away. That's the way I feel about my Ulcertive colitis being in remission or what ever. I don't care where it went just glad it's gone hopefully forever. Your kittys sound like my dogs. Is Gizmo one of the naughty kittys? My Gizmo thinks he has to be on my lap when ever I am sitting.

Joy oh my you make me glad I have doggies. Your poor kitties. You all make me laugh with your stories about your animals. I love animals. I'll keep your Kitty in my prayers. My dog hides her paw when she sees my hubby coming with the medicine to put on her paw. Animals can be quite clever. We used to have hamsters we had to put stuff on like one had an eye infection. Talk about a circus act. The bunny was the worse though trying to squirt stuff down her throat was quite the trick. We just have the pups now.

Lila, thanks for the support. You really have your hands full with all your pets. I hope you find some relief from your GERD. When my GERD is really bad I end up having sleep apnea problems that I normally don't have and boy does that ever make you tired. So maybe that is part of the exhaustion problem. Have you tried Gas-x? That works really well for me when I have issues with the gastritis. I am trying to leave the work issues in God's hands. My kids want me to go down to city hall to the meeting on Monday night and voice my opinion but I don't want to end up messing up my chances of getting a good reference so I can find another job after putting in 10 years there. I will have to do a lot of praying before then. I always believe every thing happens for a reason. So maybe God has something better in store for me. It always seems to work out that way. I am so looking forward to the grandchildren coming. I talked to my son tonight and he said the baby loves to swim like me and the almost 3 year plastered him self against the side of the pool and demanded to get out. My son thinks maybe our pool here that is gradual might be more appealing to him. I hope the weather is nice so we can do that.

Kitt, I hope you have a wonderful weekend of celebrating. We'll be waiting here to hear all about it.

Denise, Anne and every one else have a great weekend. Will try to stop in but will be really busy getting every thing ready for the kids. Time to get ready for my night job. Barb
Posted 6/5/2010 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, Blood bond in my case. :))

Joy
Posted 6/5/2010 2:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Joy we must have posted at the same time. How goes the Kitty adventures tonight? I hope your finger is ok. Well must get ready for work. Catch you tomorrow. Barb
Posted 6/5/2010 3:54 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Everyone !!

Oh, I do miss you guys and love you all so much. You are all so thoughtful and kind to think of me and I appreciate each and everyone of you. I have gone back aways and have read a ton of the older posts to try to catch up. I am feeling so much betetr since my sinus surgery !!! Knock on wood...it seems to have been the answer to my prayers !!! WOOHOO !!

I am ablt to do my shots again for my psorasis now that my sinus infctions are no longer present and my psorasis is clearing up really, really good !! That is cause for a great big party ! Wish we could all get together....I would love nothing more than to share these joys with you. It means alot to me to have my skin clear up so I can enjoy summer in summer clothes and not long sleeves and jeans !Psorasis is very emotionally draining as well as physically dibillitating. I was really becoming depressed about it this past winter....thank you for always being there for me !!

I will log on again soon and you all just feel better and love life and know you make a huge difference in mine !!!

Enjoy the weekend !

love, Anne

Posted 6/5/2010 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
Finger's healing. Not as tender as it was before.
I just back from a trip to SC. My niece was visiting her mom this week and wanted to come home. Her mom had planned to bring her back, but her boss told her to work today and she couldn't do it. So I drove 3 1/2 hrs to pick her up. :(
My driving leg is stiff from the trip.
Ain't I a great Aunt? ;)

Ann, my niece has Psorasis all over her hands. They look so raw all the time. She makes them worse by doing dishes at her job. I really feel for you and her.

Joy
Posted 6/6/2010 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
Howdy all!-
Real quick update....The high school team won Sectionals and are 1 game away from State. They play Super Sectionals tomorrow against a Chicago area team. We are just a small farm community going against to big teams! Well off to my hopefully soon to be daughter in law's grad party.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 6/7/2010 2:09 AM (GMT 0)
Bill that's awesome! It doesn't matter where you come from it's how you play the game. It also helps that they have such a dedicated coach!

Joy glad the finger is better. I bought my little chihuahua a new bed yesterday. He loves it. I've been looking for one like that for a few years since my daughter took her cat bed back that Gizmo had fallen in love with. This one is a cat bed too but it's perfect for him since he is so tiny and likes the high sides. I had to throw a treat in to get him to go in the first time though. He was so cute he made my hubby and me laugh.

Anne, so glad you are doing better. It is so nice to see you back with us again. What kind of surgery did you have on your sinus? My allergy doc wanted me to have that done but after having the other 3 surgeries last year I declined. He wanted to poke holes somewhere up there so it drained better. Did you have problems with headaches after your surgery? I told my allergy Doc to stand in line behind the gynecologist(bladder surgery) and the orthopedic doctor for my foot. Lol. I knew someone that had the psoriasis and it sounds like and awful thing to have. I had problems with exzema on my legs this winter and that was bad enough. I had an older doctor that told me to put the cream on and then wrap my legs with plastic wrap to help the medication stay on and penetrate the skin and boy did that ever work wonders. I am waiting for my grandkids to arrive tomorrow night late. I can't wait to hug them all and play with them. The baby looks just like my son did as a baby. He's such a happy little guy too. We have all sorts of fun things planned like the pool, the lake, zoo and amusement park among other things. Well time to get to bed so I can be rested for the little ones when they arrive. Have a good night all. Barb
Posted 6/7/2010 2:14 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning Everyone..........


Yes we had a wonderful weekend and the wedding was beautiful and very touching as we all stood out in the open and the skies opened up pouring rain down on everyone. The bride stood in the grass looking into her new husband's eyes and smiled through the rain. It was truly a terrific day. Even thoough the wedding party was soaking wet after the ceremony a grand times was had by all.



My children and granddaughters were all there including all of my husband's family. It felt good to be part of the love that was shared by all. Watching the wedding on our own anniversary was special.



Bill, Play ball my friend and stay in the moment. How did the grad party go ? Hard to believe that another school year has gone by. Thinking of you with lots of good vibes.



Joy, You are indeed a super "Aunt" [img]/community/emoticons/turn.gif[/img] and I am sure you are adored by your neice. Glad to hear that finger is healing.



Barb, Today is your big day and I hope the time goes by quickly until your family arrives and then I hope it slows down and you can enjoy every single moment together. Sending you lots of hugs and love.



Anne, I am so glad your surgery is behind you and that you now can continue your treatment for your psorasis. I understand to well skin problems and I am glad your psorasis is clearing for you. I cannot sit in direct sunlight anymore due to my skin cancers which has really hampered what I loved to do in the summer. I understand the emotional ramifications that go with restrictions on how you must dress when you have a skin disorder. I know I must be compliant as I don't want to go through any more surgical procedures to remove skin cancers.



Remember we are always here for you through the good times and the not so good so stick with us and let us help you.



Denise I hope your weekend was all that you wanted it to be. Our schools let out the end of this week and my granddaughters are so excited for summer to finally be here.



As for me, I increased my med starting yesterday and I hope this is the last increase I will need. I would say I am feeling sooooo much better but still have moments so one more increase and I hope I will level out.



Sending loving hugs to all,



Kitt
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