Daily Check-In Thread

[Lady Sarah]

I should mention that my hubby treated me better than the hospital staff did. He visited me every day, and brought me home cooked meals, so I didn't have to eat the crap they serve after being whipped up from buckets of powder and mixed with tap water.

It got downright better (sleepwise) after he brought me lamb chops and Brussels sprouts sautéed in butter. That's when I finally got to sleep for 4 hours at a time, just because the staff didn't even want to see me anymore.

So, when I say they kicked me out, it's pretty much what they did. Not because of what I did, but because my dear hubby treats me better than hospital staff paid to treat their patients well. And probably better than the spouses of the staff treat them.

 

[Lady Sarah]

I am doing my very best to not take my pain meds as prescribed. I do not want to become addicted to them. Of course, that means living with some pain. Fortunately, I am already a professional at that.

I measured myself up against a wall before surgery, and then again today... both times in bare feet. I gained a half an inch in height. That's from where (from 2 vertebra joints) I had 4 mm of disc remaining. The disc materia was removed, and metal was put in. Then the screws and cage were assembled to hold the 3 vertebra together. Gradually, bone is supposed to grow between the vertebra, and cover the metal.

I probably should have looked into having this done back when I was taking care of my mom, but that would have meant that nobody would care for her. Then the next 2 years did hurt too bad. I had just finally got to "that point" where I couldn't go shopping without it causing a lot of extra pain.

This was a major surgery, and it was no joke. Take care of yourselves, and do not over exert yourselves. If you get so much pain that just living your life feels like it's killing you, tell your doctor. Go to a neurosurgeon, not an orthopedic surgeon. There is a huge difference. You cannot just walk-off spinal damage.

 

[Lady Sarah]

Today was pretty good. My new elliptical machine came in, with remote control. I can safely exercise my legs with no risk of falling down, while sitting in my recliner. It don't matter hot hot summer gets, nor how cold winter gets.

A nurses aide came by the house with a new medical device for me... a bone growth stimulator that I wear for 2 hours a day so that bone can start growing around the screws and between the vertebra where they put metal.

 

[Tornadoalleydeb]

Today was pretty good. My new elliptical machine came in, with remote control. I can safely exercise my legs with no risk of falling down, while sitting in my recliner. It don't matter hot hot summer gets, nor how cold winter gets.

A nurses aide came by the house with a new medical device for me... a bone growth stimulator that I wear for 2 hours a day so that bone can start growing around the screws and between the vertebra where they put metal.

I am happy to hear that you are healing. Now it is your choice of course, but I have taken pain meds for quite some time and here is what I was told ( I'm no expert believe me, but this sort of makes sense) If you are taking your meds because you are in pain the chance of addiction is lower. How it works (again,this is what I was told) Becoming addicted is when people continue to take pain meds after their pain is gone. I don't think that means you absolutely can't get addicted if taking them for pain, but supposedly the chance is lower. Especially if taking them for a short period of time. If you're hurting, don't be afraid to take them and get some relief. Yes, I know, I'm sticking my nose where I shouldn't. Please forgive me for that. I think it's a "Mom" thing.

I have also found that taking acetaminophen with ibuprofen together works really well too. I didn't think you could take them together, but apparently you can. Sometimes when I have a mild pain day, I do that instead.

 

[Tornadoalleydeb]

Yep, gotta show off my little Grandson. Orion is almost 3 months old. He's just so freaking cute. Naturally I am biased

 

[Lady Sarah]

As they say: Embrace the suck. Some days are far worse than others as far as pain goes while recovering from surgery. I was in tears twice yesterday. Of course, it wasn't from overdoing anything, because I practically did nothing.

I have a couple items that looked boring / ugly, so I decided they needed to be beautified. That meant trying a technique new to me. Painting the wood with gold paint took several layers. The new technique involved mixing paints, diluting it, and sponge dabbing it on. After that, a good coat of lacquer makes it nice and shiny.

 

[Jimi]

Yep, gotta show off my little Grandson. Orion is almost 3 months old. He's just so freaking cute. Naturally I am biased

Awe he IS cute, thank you for sharin my friend

 

[misswish]

Morning!

Same old same old here, just me and Jessie taking care of each other. She's doing well and still sweet and sassy. Today is down to 99*, a couple of 105*s coming up. Just hot and pretty dry. I stay inside!

Sarah, I hope you are still healing well and getting around better. Those of you in fire areas, hurricane areas, flood areas, please be careful and check in when you can!

Stay safe and healthy

 

[Lady Sarah]

I just had my first check up after surgery. Everything seems to be normal, except for the light-heatedness, and suddenly taking 2 - 3 hour naps. We wondered if it was because they overdosed me bringing me out of anesthesia and had to use two doses of Narcan. I was told i should have recovered well from that before i was even released from the hospital. Then told me my body is not replacing the hemoglobin lost during surgery as fast as it should. I am about a liter low. I warned my doctor that I was anemic, but did she listen? Nope. All I can do now is take extra vitamins and supplements for the next 3 months, and see if that helps.

 

[Jimi]

I wonder if changing certain things in your diet would help

 

[Jimi]

Just dropped in to tell everyone that it has now been

Years I have wrestled with stage 4 cancer and I feel good

 

[Lady Sarah]

I wonder if changing certain things in your diet would help

Not when my appetite is half of what it was. That might be partly due to the hemoglobin issue as well.

 

[misswish]

Just dropped in to tell everyone that it has now been

Years I have wrestled with stage 4 cancer and I feel good

Yay, Jimi!!!! You are a real fighter, so happy for you. Keep doing what you are doing, we want you here with us for many, many more years

 

[Jimi]

Yay, Jimi!!!! You are a real fighter, so happy for you. Keep doing what you are doing, we want you here with us for many, many more years

Thank you my friend , all the support of my friends has made all the difference

 

[Lady Sarah]

I do get sick of just sitting around. If it weren't for recovering from surgery, it would be the gawd awful heat keeping me indoors. The thermometer reached 118° so far this month. Just this week, I did 4 loads of laundry... cleaning up hubby's pile in the closet.

Due to weight limits, I have to wear a "fanny pack" instead of a purse. So, noplace for a phone, and they no longer make phone cases for phones with thr rubber "armor" on them. This old gal don't mess around. I made my own.

 

[misswish]

Morning!

Not much going on here, same old. Too hot to do much. I venture out once a week, try to do all of the errands in one trip. Chiropractor, prescriptions, fresh fruits and veggies (I like to choose them myself), etc. I'm still rebuilding coils, making juice. Jessie and I keep each other company. SIL David came over to do some Honey-do's for me. Moved a heavy table, took the file cabinet out to my van, changed a blind. Next time he's going to add some memory to laptop and take a few heavy things to the trash for me. He's a sweetheart. I need to get stuff done before he moves within the next year.

I hope you are all staying safe and healthy, weird weather and all.

 

[misswish]

Morning!

I'm still here, you're still here, we need to say hi more often! I hope you are all doing well.

I spent 20 minutes brushing Jessie, clouds of fur floating even though I was cleaning the brush constantly. I finally stopped brushing, afraid I'd hurt her skin. She purred and rolled and head-butted my hand to keep going, I'll wait a few days to do more. She sure feels soft!

It's been 3 days of hot again, then dropping back to the 90's. I'd rather have 70's and 80's but it's not up to me, right? At least we get lots of sunlight.

Stay happy and healthy and safe!

 

[Heartsdelight]

Morning!

I'm still here, you're still here, we need to say hi more often! I hope you are all doing well.

I spent 20 minutes brushing Jessie, clouds of fur floating even though I was cleaning the brush constantly. I finally stopped brushing, afraid I'd hurt her skin. She purred and rolled and head-butted my hand to keep going, I'll wait a few days to do more. She sure feels soft!

It's been 3 days of hot again, then dropping back to the 90's. I'd rather have 70's and 80's but it's not up to me, right? At least we get lots of sunlight.

Stay happy and healthy and safe!

Nice to hear from you & so happy to hear you & Jessie are doing well! Ahhh nothing like our fur babies!

All’s well here & hoping the same for everyone!

 

[Tornadoalleydeb]

Howdy howdy! I hope everyone is well. I noticed the what did you do today (vape related) seems to be a somewhat dried up thread. I figure I would ask here. Does anyone still make 20700 batteries? I have several mods that take that size and so far the places I checked where I normally get batteries, do not have any (not in stock) I really rather not try Amazon as I wouldn't trust them. Any ideas? Any info is much appreciated.

I know I could look for adapters and use some of my 18650's but I really would like the 20700's if possible. Heaven only knows where I even have adapters LOL I never used them. ( I am sure I could find some if I started hunting through all my vape stuff)

 

[Tornadoalleydeb]

Morning!

I'm still here, you're still here, we need to say hi more often! I hope you are all doing well.

I spent 20 minutes brushing Jessie, clouds of fur floating even though I was cleaning the brush constantly. I finally stopped brushing, afraid I'd hurt her skin. She purred and rolled and head-butted my hand to keep going, I'll wait a few days to do more. She sure feels soft!

It's been 3 days of hot again, then dropping back to the 90's. I'd rather have 70's and 80's but it's not up to me, right? At least we get lots of sunlight.

Stay happy and healthy and safe!

Glad to hear Jessie got nice massage We have been hot here too. It was actually hotter here in OK ( 102) than in AZ where my daughter is. Just crazy. Doesn't look like it will be cooling off much till Oct. Maybe then we can start finishing up things we need to do to the outside of the house.

 

[Heartsdelight]

Howdy howdy! I hope everyone is well. I noticed the what did you do today (vape related) seems to be a somewhat dried up thread. I figure I would ask here. Does anyone still make 20700 batteries? I have several mods that take that size and so far the places I checked where I normally get batteries, do not have any (not in stock) I really rather not try Amazon as I wouldn't trust them. Any ideas? Any info is much appreciated.

I know I could look for adapters and use some of my 18650's but I really would like the 20700's if possible. Heaven only knows where I even have adapters LOL I never used them. ( I am sure I could find some if I started hunting through all my vape stuff)

18650batterystore.com has 20/21700 batteries.

 

[gopher_byrd]

Howdy howdy! I hope everyone is well. I noticed the what did you do today (vape related) seems to be a somewhat dried up thread. I figure I would ask here. Does anyone still make 20700 batteries? I have several mods that take that size and so far the places I checked where I normally get batteries, do not have any (not in stock) I really rather not try Amazon as I wouldn't trust them. Any ideas? Any info is much appreciated.

I know I could look for adapters and use some of my 18650's but I really would like the 20700's if possible. Heaven only knows where I even have adapters LOL I never used them. ( I am sure I could find some if I started hunting through all my vape stuff)

Liion has Vapcell 20700's.

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[Tornadoalleydeb]

18650batterystore.com

all out of stock but thank you

 

[Tornadoalleydeb]

Liion has Vapcell 20700's.

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wow how did I miss those, thank you so much!

 

[Tornadoalleydeb]

Just dropped in to tell everyone that it has now been

Years I have wrestled with stage 4 cancer and I feel good

I am so thrilled for you Jim, Way to go my friend.

 

[Tornadoalleydeb]

Not when my appetite is half of what it was. That might be partly due to the hemoglobin issue as well.

How are things now? I hope you are getting back to normal.

 

[Heartsdelight]

I am so thrilled for you Jim, Way to go my friend.

Indeed fantastic @Jimi ! Best news ever!

 

[Lady Sarah]

How are things now? I hope you are getting back to normal.

Things are definitely getting closer to normal for me. The only thing that still needs work is mobility, and I'm working on that.

 

[Tornadoalleydeb]

Things are definitely getting closer to normal for me. The only thing that still needs work is mobility, and I'm working on that.

Great to hear, you'll get there!

 

[Jimi]

I am so thrilled for you Jim, Way to go my friend.

Thank you very much my friend

 

[Jimi]

Indeed fantastic @Jimi ! Best news ever!

Thank you my friend it's been a fight

 

[Lady Sarah]

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[Lady Sarah]

Having high arches is is pain when it comes to walking or standing on hard surfaces such as in stores. Most shoe manufacturers don't seem to care. I found a remedy. I have been able to go out shopping for 2 days in a row without even using a cane, so I ordered 2 more.



On another note, the pecans are coming down 6 weeks early. Be prepared for a nasty winter.

 

[walton]

Having high arches is is pain when it comes to walking or standing on hard surfaces such as in stores. Most shoe manufacturers don't seem to care. I found a remedy. I have been able to go out shopping for 2 days in a row without even using a cane, so I ordered 2 more.

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On another note, the pecans are coming down 6 weeks early. Be prepared for a nasty winter.

you will beat it. take care

 

[JuicyLucy]

all out of stock but thank you

20700 Sanyo NCR20700B 4000mAh 12A High Discharge Flat Top

20700 Sanyo NCR20700B 4000mAh High Discharge Flat Top

illumn.com

Been my go-to from the vaping get-go

 

[JuicyLucy]

Hope everyone is well and really hope no one is suffering from Helene

 

[misswish]

Morning!

I had a wonderful birthday yesterday. Warm wishes from my friends here, long calls from family. SIL brought over a tote full of jigsaw puzzles! They are my plan to help get through the winter cold.

I hope you all are safe from weather tantrums, too many fires and floods and hurricanes, too many lost and broken lives. Please stay safe, check in when you can.

 

[Tornadoalleydeb]

Friends in the path of Milton, my prayers are with you and please don't try and be brave and ride this out. If you can find a safe location away from there, please go. I know you all have been through them before but this is intensifying quickly.

Also I watch Max Velocity on you tube and I count on him during tornado season as we are too far out to hear any type of siren warning. He will be live and he pinpoints exactly where they are and where they are heading. I have seen him stay up 20 hours to keep people informed. Obviously a hurricane is more widespread but he will be live and he is keeping all those in that area informed. Plus he has his own group of chasers on the ground that if they can and are close enough will get to people to try and help. They did that here when one of the towns got pretty much wiped out. They even took the family dog and took care of him after they got the family to the hospital. Good group. Here is the link to Max's channel

https://www.youtube.com/@MaxVelocityWX

Max actually lives in Florida, but he covers all of the country.

Another one that is pretty good and will start his live stream tomorrow, is Ryan Hall https://www.youtube.com/@RyanHallYall/videos Ryan will have info on where to go if you need to evacuate.

I guess I feel that the more you are informed, the better chance there is of staying/being safe.


Hugs and prayers across the miles. Love you all

 

[Tornadoalleydeb]

Morning!

I had a wonderful birthday yesterday. Warm wishes from my friends here, long calls from family. SIL brought over a tote full of jigsaw puzzles! They are my plan to help get through the winter cold.

I hope you all are safe from weather tantrums, too many fires and floods and hurricanes, too many lost and broken lives. Please stay safe, check in when you can.

Oh! Happy belated birthday misswish. Sounds like you had a nice birthday. You deserve it!

 

[Lady Sarah]

I have an aunt in the path of Milton. She is too old and stubborn to evacuate. Also, too much of a Karen, so she can whine about every little thing that happens... and exaggerate it.

Personally, I am getting back to my old self. Sure, there is a few things that are harder to do now, but that is because part of my spine has been fused. It's time to accept that reality and work around it.

 

[Tornadoalleydeb]

I have an aunt in the path of Milton. She is too old and stubborn to evacuate. Also, too much of a Karen, so she can whine about every little thing that happens... and exaggerate it.

Personally, I am getting back to my old self. Sure, there is a few things that are harder to do now, but that is because part of my spine has been fused. It's time to accept that reality and work around it.

I am glad to hear things are better but yes after the fusion I had, I had to learn and accept my limitations even though they suck. Best thing my pain management doc told me recently. You do what you can and then you let go and let God. Obviously, that is if you are spiritual, I know not everyone is and that is okay. Acceptance is the key and it sounds like you are there.

Even though your Auntie is a PITA (sounds like) I do hope she stays safe. My Son is the exact same way (PITA) he will move the family more north with relatives but then he goes back to either try and work or watch the house.

 

[Lady Sarah]

I am glad to hear things are better but yes after the fusion I had, I had to learn and accept my limitations even though they suck. Best thing my pain management doc told me recently. You do what you can and then you let go and let God. Obviously, that is if you are spiritual, I know not everyone is and that is okay. Acceptance is the key and it sounds like you are there.

Even though your Auntie is a PITA (sounds like) I do hope she stays safe. My Son is the exact same way (PITA) he will move the family more north with relatives but then he goes back to either try and work or watch the house.

I just had a follow-up appointment with my neurosurgeon today. I have 70 to 75 percent bone growth over the hardware already. So, yeah. That is good, considering I just had surgery in July.

 

[Jimi]

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[Lady Sarah]

TGFCF (thank God for cold fronts). We just went from 102 to 76 for high temperatures. I am still doing good, walking with no cane for support. I just mowed the lawn yesterday. Pecan season is off to a good start.

The pecans we get and sell end up in things like pecan candies and confectionaries. The big red ones you buy in stores are from trees that have been treated with chemicals for insecticides and fertilizers. We don't do that. It's not cost efficient for us. We have 6 trees, and they are all a different type of pecan.

 

[Jimi]

Oh those look so good Sarah, I love good pecans

 

[misswish]

Morning!

I'm waiting to hear if our roads are open yet. Major flooding here Saturday into Sunday. Cars swept away, people on roofs, all highways closed. The only way in and out of town is highways, so we are stuck. Water has damaged street asphalt, so we're supposed to stay home. Very glad I'm stocked ahead on prescriptions and foods! I'm not flooded here, higher up location, but flooding was only 9 blocks away. Scary stuff!

Jessie and I are being lazy, lots of reading and YouTube. Might go see what there is to binge watch on TV.

Please stay safe and healthy

 

[2WhiteWolves]

Morning!

I'm waiting to hear if our roads are open yet. Major flooding here Saturday into Sunday. Cars swept away, people on roofs, all highways closed. The only way in and out of town is highways, so we are stuck. Water has damaged street asphalt, so we're supposed to stay home. Very glad I'm stocked ahead on prescriptions and foods! I'm not flooded here, higher up location, but flooding was only 9 blocks away. Scary stuff!

Jessie and I are being lazy, lots of reading and YouTube. Might go see what there is to binge watch on TV.

Please stay safe and healthy

Oh, misswish thank goodness you and Jessie are not in the flooding, you are stocked up and you both are safe
and hopefully the roads will be fixed very soon!
Take care

 

[misswish]

Thanks, I appreciate the good thoughts. We're still drying out and assessing damage, still missing some people. People are stepping up to help, still a lot of good people in this world. The sun is out and we are drying out, lots to be thankful for!

Stay safe and healthy

 

[Jimi]

I am here today to ask for prayers for a fellow member Mark S who is goin to have heart surgery tomorrow, Thank You

 

[misswish]

Happy Halloween!!!