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Kathy, do you ever have an uneventful day? (((((((hugs)))))))
I wish there was more good news for you - It must be frustrating dealing with your arm and all that pain. -- Kandice Seeber Air & Earth Designs http://www.lampwork.net Good news: I won't need more surgery, thank God. My arm is no longer paralyzed, and I've regained some strength. Bad news: The reason I won't need more surgery is that because the first surgery never healed properly, the doc is afraid that re-doing the spinal fusion would leave me even worse off than I am now. He feels that I won't ever get full strength back on my left side, and that the pain I feel now is going to be a permanent condition. I'll be going to the pain clinic as soon as I can get an appointment, so I can learn to live with this. Also, I am back in the wretched collar part-time. The doc wants me to sleep in the collar and also wear it while I bead (so my neck won't tilt to one side). He asked me how I would feel about giving up beading, and when I told him that was not an option, he said that we will work on some way to allow me to bead without making my condition worse. More Good news: While waiting for an X-ray, DH and I started talking to a fellow who repair Harley Davidsons for a living. When we mentioned that my sister's husband is a Harley nut, he asked if it was Bill. Amazed, we repied that it was -- turns out the fellow knows my sister, and since we look alike, he figured out that Bill was the Harley nut we were talking about. Without prompting, he said that my sister is the light of Bill's life, and that before he had met her, Bill was the saddest person he had ever met. Bill is a sweetie, but not the hearts and flowers kind of guy, so I was sure that he had never told my sister anything of the sort. So, I called and told my sister. She was so surprised and happy that she started crying. :-) Even more Good news: DD had been placed in a disciplinary class in error, and was scheduled to be moved to a regular classroom. Her principal called me and asked if I would allow DD to stay in the disciplinary class for a week, to show her what happens to people who refuse to do schoolwork. (Last year DD was on a homework strike and got very poor grades, despite having "A" averages on tests. Today, after a week in the Hell class, DD was moved to her proper class. I had assumed it would be a standard level class, but it turns out that she is in an advanced placement class, and is very, very happy. The principal has promised her that if she reverts to her old lazy ways, she's back in the other homeroom. Right now, she's so happy to be actually learning something, she did her homework without any complaining. ----------------------- So, it's been a mixed day. After all the poking and pulling and prodding at the hospital, I really hurt. I think I'll take an evening off from beading and try to get some sleep. Oh yes, one more piece of good news: DH brought 11 packages to the post office today, and I have sent out pretty much everything. I only have two more packets to put together: the one for the beading class and one for my cousin. Hooray! Kathy N-V |
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Good News and Bad News
-- "Kathy N-V" wrote Good news: I won't need more surgery Ok... that is good :-) Bad news: The reason I won't need more surgery is that because the first surgery never healed properly, Bummer! I'll be going to the pain clinic as soon as I can get an appointment, so I can learn to live with this Thats good.. do what you can about what you can. Also, I am back in the wretched collar part-time. Ugh. Thats to bad. He asked me how I would feel about giving up beading, and when I told him that was not an option, he said that we will work on some way to allow me to bead without making my condition worse. You have a keeper kind of doctor!!! Right now, she's so happy to be actually learning something, she did her homework without any complaining. That is also good news! ----------------------- So, it's been a mixed day. After all the poking and pulling and prodding at the hospital, I really hurt. I think I'll take an evening off from beading and try to get some sleep. Sleep well.. and feel better in the morning. Diana |
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Kathy,
I'm so sorry you are in pain. My husband had his neck fused a few months ago. He was in horrible pain. My best friend had back spinal surgery just three months ago. She only has half her vertebre left, but she's hopeful that she won't need surgery for a long time. I'm happy to hear all the good news. You need the little things in life to bring a smile to your face. Starlia "Kathy N-V" wrote in message .com... Good news: I won't need more surgery, thank God. My arm is no longer paralyzed, and I've regained some strength. Bad news: The reason I won't need more surgery is that because the first surgery never healed properly, the doc is afraid that re-doing the spinal fusion would leave me even worse off than I am now. He feels that I won't ever get full strength back on my left side, and that the pain I feel now is going to be a permanent condition. I'll be going to the pain clinic as soon as I can get an appointment, so I can learn to live with this. Also, I am back in the wretched collar part-time. The doc wants me to sleep in the collar and also wear it while I bead (so my neck won't tilt to one side). He asked me how I would feel about giving up beading, and when I told him that was not an option, he said that we will work on some way to allow me to bead without making my condition worse. More Good news: While waiting for an X-ray, DH and I started talking to a fellow who repair Harley Davidsons for a living. When we mentioned that my sister's husband is a Harley nut, he asked if it was Bill. Amazed, we repied that it was -- turns out the fellow knows my sister, and since we look alike, he figured out that Bill was the Harley nut we were talking about. Without prompting, he said that my sister is the light of Bill's life, and that before he had met her, Bill was the saddest person he had ever met. Bill is a sweetie, but not the hearts and flowers kind of guy, so I was sure that he had never told my sister anything of the sort. So, I called and told my sister. She was so surprised and happy that she started crying. :-) Even more Good news: DD had been placed in a disciplinary class in error, and was scheduled to be moved to a regular classroom. Her principal called me and asked if I would allow DD to stay in the disciplinary class for a week, to show her what happens to people who refuse to do schoolwork. (Last year DD was on a homework strike and got very poor grades, despite having "A" averages on tests. Today, after a week in the Hell class, DD was moved to her proper class. I had assumed it would be a standard level class, but it turns out that she is in an advanced placement class, and is very, very happy. The principal has promised her that if she reverts to her old lazy ways, she's back in the other homeroom. Right now, she's so happy to be actually learning something, she did her homework without any complaining. ----------------------- So, it's been a mixed day. After all the poking and pulling and prodding at the hospital, I really hurt. I think I'll take an evening off from beading and try to get some sleep. Oh yes, one more piece of good news: DH brought 11 packages to the post office today, and I have sent out pretty much everything. I only have two more packets to put together: the one for the beading class and one for my cousin. Hooray! Kathy N-V |
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Now this is a very wonderful story. Wish the rest of your day had had less
bad news in it. Tina Kathy N-V" wrote in message .com... On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 20:31:05 -0400, Kandice Seeber wrote (in message dRs9b.467222$o%2.207162@sccrnsc02): Kathy, do you ever have an uneventful day? If I ever have one, I'll be sure to let you know. :-) Perhaps it's because I find life so amusing. Today, while waiting to register at the hospital, a little girl came up to me. (kids just come up and talk to me wherever I go) She was about 3 years old, and had at least a dozen band-aids on her arms. I asked if she had a boo-boo. She replied that she hadn't, it was a blood test and made her cry, but all the band-aids were taking the ouchies away. She then offered me a bite of the candy she got after her blood test. I declined, saying I was really too big to be eating her candy. She nodded and said, "That's good. Because you're real fat, too." I said thank you, she said you're welcome and skipped back off in her mother's direction. (((((((hugs))))))) I wish there was more good news for you - It must be frustrating dealing with your arm and all that pain. It'll be all right. It's nothing I hadn't suspected already. In any case, I'm delighted not to have to have more surgery. Thanks for all the hugs and healing vibes. I feel so loved. Kathy N-V |
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The last time I had to wear a cervical collar for any length of time I
started covering it with silk (or at least silky) scarves. It felt better on my neck and somehow didn't seem quite as starkly noticeable. But I think a completely bead-encrusted collar might be cool ... Elise -- This is a post-only address. Send replies to e_lewis AT bellsouth DOT net (with the obvious corrections) "Kathy N-V" wrote in message .com... On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 22:23:57 -0400, CLP wrote (in message Ruu9b.34960$j26.2321@lakeread02): I am so sorry that you have to keep having pain. If laughing doesn't hurt, I have a good one for you. You said you still have to wear the collar? You could get some white plastic, cut it to look like what a dog has to wear when he gets neutered, wrap it around your neck and yell into the other room, "I am so SICK of having to wear this thing!" And when DH comes in to comfort you he will rotfl, yes? I like that. I was thinking of getting a spiked dog collar to set off the neck brace. It would add a certain je nais se quois, no? Kathy N-V |
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Oh. Well, I guess there is that.
Tina "vj" wrote in message ... vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from "EL" : ]But I think a completely bead-encrusted collar might be cool ... oh, yeah! as long as it's still lightweight and comfortable! ----------- @vicki [SnuggleWench] (Books) http://www.booksnbytes.com (Jewelry) http://www.vickijean.com ----------- It's not what you take, when you leave this world behind you; it's what you leave behind you when you go. -- Randy Travis |
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Kathy, I hope your shoulder eventually heals. Has the dr mentioned
physiotherapy? It's doing my foot/ankle a power of good. -- Marisa (AU) ESBC www.galleryvittoria.com |
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I love how kids can make an observation without attaching any judgement LOL.
A friend's child once informed that my caboose was on the large side. *sigh* Yeah, thanks for pointing it out! she said you're welcome and skipped back off in her mother's direction. |
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Dr's in the USA seem very quick to get out the ole' knife. Do they try other
forms of therapy first? Kathy, I'm so sorry you are in pain. My husband had his neck fused a few months ago. He was in horrible pain. My best friend had back spinal surgery just three months ago. She only has half her vertebre left, but she's hopeful that she won't need surgery for a long time. I'm happy to hear all the good news. You need the little things in life to bring a smile to your face. Starlia "Kathy N-V" wrote in message .com... Good news: I won't need more surgery, thank God. My arm is no longer paralyzed, and I've regained some strength. Bad news: The reason I won't need more surgery is that because the first surgery never healed properly, the doc is afraid that re-doing the spinal fusion would leave me even worse off than I am now. He feels that I won't ever get full strength back on my left side, and that the pain I feel now is going to be a permanent condition. I'll be going to the pain clinic as soon as I can get an appointment, so I can learn to live with this. Also, I am back in the wretched collar part-time. The doc wants me to sleep in the collar and also wear it while I bead (so my neck won't tilt to one side). He asked me how I would feel about giving up beading, and when I told him that was not an option, he said that we will work on some way to allow me to bead without making my condition worse. More Good news: While waiting for an X-ray, DH and I started talking to a fellow who repair Harley Davidsons for a living. When we mentioned that my sister's husband is a Harley nut, he asked if it was Bill. Amazed, we repied that it was -- turns out the fellow knows my sister, and since we look alike, he figured out that Bill was the Harley nut we were talking about. Without prompting, he said that my sister is the light of Bill's life, and that before he had met her, Bill was the saddest person he had ever met. Bill is a sweetie, but not the hearts and flowers kind of guy, so I was sure that he had never told my sister anything of the sort. So, I called and told my sister. She was so surprised and happy that she started crying. :-) Even more Good news: DD had been placed in a disciplinary class in error, and was scheduled to be moved to a regular classroom. Her principal called me and asked if I would allow DD to stay in the disciplinary class for a week, to show her what happens to people who refuse to do schoolwork. (Last year DD was on a homework strike and got very poor grades, despite having "A" averages on tests. Today, after a week in the Hell class, DD was moved to her proper class. I had assumed it would be a standard level class, but it turns out that she is in an advanced placement class, and is very, very happy. The principal has promised her that if she reverts to her old lazy ways, she's back in the other homeroom. Right now, she's so happy to be actually learning something, she did her homework without any complaining. ----------------------- So, it's been a mixed day. After all the poking and pulling and prodding at the hospital, I really hurt. I think I'll take an evening off from beading and try to get some sleep. Oh yes, one more piece of good news: DH brought 11 packages to the post office today, and I have sent out pretty much everything. I only have two more packets to put together: the one for the beading class and one for my cousin. Hooray! Kathy N-V |
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