April Acceptance

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Star you poor thing! Glad you didn't get hurt,Lav,that sounds like a great get together even the menu sounds good,glad your granddaughter likes veg so does Louie and I'm shocked but glad Cyn,the pics of the wedding were gorgeous,looked like a really nice time,SK,hope you feel ok today,dealing with chronic pain is awful,ugh the ex boyfriend showed up in California same time as Michelle to work so she's been having to deal with him too,he's supposed to have left yesterday,let's hope so,wishes for a great,free,Monday

[SKendall]

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Hello.

It's seems as if some of you enjoyed time outdoors.

Star 30 bags - wow. That kind of work is satisfyingly tired work, I hope you slept well after your fall.

Lav. those days are to be treasured for sure. Outside grilling sounds like summer is coming.

I was reading about the marathon in London and the temps there were higher than Dallas, TX, although we see seem to be warming up.

Cyn, glad you got time for yourself, yay.

Pauly, definitely block that a-hole's calls. Is he expecting your hubs will sympathize with him? Sheesh.

In order to get a controlled RX, you have to visit the doc and he works out of 3 offices. Since my injections are for Wednesday, I'll just tough it out.
Taking Peggy to the park means I can sit instead of walking. I was still in a funk this morning and so darned tired and listless and started to think about the future. If it weren't for Viv, I would not live here. And, I'm being regulated to just occasional visits of 2 hours. I can't enjoy her in "her" life and DD is willing to destroy the relationship because of her petty insecurities. I think it's time to get on with my bucket list. I'm going to Canada in 3 weeks and then I think I will go to Thailand in the fall. Of course, this depends on how successful the injections are. I am not abandoning Vivian but I'm putting myself first for a while. I feel more energized now. I just needed a new plan.

[Lavande]

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Good evening friends,

Took total advantage of another nice day & spent most of it outside.
Got the little chickens squared away by opening up the back end of their coop so they now have access to their roost for the first time. The kids are growing fast, haha!
I cleaned up the water can heating base & packed it away until next winter. Without that thing their water would freeze all winter. Best of all I got my hummingbird garden planted, yay! I used every seed in the three packages that were included so something should grow.

Star, you did the brute work yesterday, good for you!
When we exercise regularly we keep our muscles pliable & that helps prevent injuries from a fall. Glad you are OK
I really have not had a problem with mood swings for a very long time, not sure what got to me last week. But, like you said it's over now.
My son texted me an hour ago asking me to pick up the boys tomorrow from their bus stop & possibly Wednesday. Now I'm wondering how their mother is going to handle things while the guys are away on their fishing trip Thursday thru Saturday. Ha ha, that's going to be her problem....not mine.

Pauly, my oldest grandson eats veggies too but the younger one does not. As a matter of fact it was a serving of green beans (accidently) put on his plate that caused the major blow up by his mother here nearly 20 months ago. I like it when the kids will at least try one bite
The boyfriend needs to disappear, honestly.

SK, Wow, you do have a bucket list, nice.
I hope you at able to make all your trips & enjoy yourself immensely!! I want to see even more of Europe, hope I will at some point.
Let's hope you get your pain controlled this week so you can go do whatever you want to do.

Cyn, probably busy as usual so I'll just say Hello!

Have a nice night everyone!
Lav

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,SK,I think some travel will be good for you as long as you can handle it,I worry about you being in another place and the pain getting unbearable but you also can't just avoid life,interesting how we have family expectations in our heads about how its gonna be if we move closer and it turns out different,,I was just thinking about how me and by brothers said we'd keep in touch better yet we don't Star,you have a busy day planned? Cyn,I know you do Lav glad you got the chickens settled,wishes for a fab,free Tuesday for us all

[Lavande]

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Good evening friends,

Pauly, just you & me today?

I just sent my grandsons home, fed, homework done & both happy
Loved the visit but I'm glad I don't have to do that every day, haha!!!
This sunny day has turned into rain, just as predicted. I just hope my hummingbird garden seeds don't drown.

Hello to Star, Cyn & SK!

Have a very decent night everyone.
Lav

[treegirl]

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Evening all --

Worn out here, so will just give a quick hello - I am thinking of everyone, and will try to write more on the morning.

Take care all!

[Snoopy56]

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Good morning...

Busy day yesterday, going to exercise today and yard work. Have a good one.

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,looks like the day for quick check ins so here's mine haha,wishing us all a great,free,Wednesday!

[SKendall]

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Morning all.

They moved by injection appt. to 2:30 - arriving at 1:30. All these procedures seem to be afternoon and I can't eat or drink anything all day.

Lav, Please explain the pick up policy for me. They will not release me to Uber or taxi, although both services will walk me to the door. It has to be a friend or family. Family won't work and my friends here are working. So how does one go about this. I had calls telling me they were going to cancel the surgery if I couldn't find one. I was in a panic and then remembered I have the Next door app. I posted a msg and no replies. I then went to the member's list and picked a few random numbers, at this point I'm offering $100.00. Success, I called a man whose father lives with him and that he would be delighted to drive me. I got lucky. In these instances, should I ask to sign a disclaimer to protect the hospital? In texas there is tort reform, and almost impossible to sue a medical person in the event I should fall. It would mean a friend would have to take the afternoon off. The only person I would ask is my dog sitter and she has little ones. Also, you are forbidden to drink anything, even chewing gum and I understand that, but they want a urine test, which may be difficult in a state of semi-dehydration.

I'm a little upset they became so bossy, but maybe if I could understand it better, I wouldn't be upset. I am seeing a lawyer very soon and wondered if I could get a release form typed up that protects them. I would appreciate your input.

Fatso squirrel has emptied the feeder, so I got a small stone to throw at him and scare him. I hit him on the head and thought that would be the end of him, not even 30 seconds.

I may check in if I can later.

Weather back to mid 50's

[SKendall]

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Back and it's done.

I got there and they had canceled the procedure - wtf? I didn't know but the dr's office and surgical area are separate. I told her to talk to his nurse. The nurse hadn't informed the surgical center Then it was let's go. I opted for local anaesthesia instead of the

total sleep one. It was so easy, I told the doc he should go into dentistry. I felt it but mostly through my nerve reaching my foot.The man picking me up was called Merle. Merle was 92 and owned a stick shift GTO and loved that gas peddle! He pretty much rode on everyone's bumper and was in an out of lanes, but I did receive a lecture about Methusala and Noah, whilst my foot was firmly pressed on an imaginary brake. However, he was kind to come and get me and we did get home. He earned a few bucks too.

I had questioned the registrar about the pick up and they told me there is a medical transport service! I wonder how it wasn't mentioned. Both departments need to be on the same page.

I'm icing it now and hopefully when the numbing agent wears off, it won't be too bad.

This is all about me, me, me. How is everybody else doing?

I was sickened to hear the news about the truck mowing down the sidewalk in Toronto, especially when his motive was he couldn't get laid. Canada doesn't normally have to face many of these issues. I hope he never gets out of jail.

I bought 2 new sets of sheets when I bought this dense foam mattress 10". I never was or dry anything except on medium, but now the corners are springing off the corners and I woke up this morning in something like a large shower cap. I did have another set of new sheets in platinum silver and that is a lovely color, I forgot I had them, what a nice surprise.

See you laters.

[paulywogg]

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Glad its done SK but honestly it sounds like a pain in the butt just to get it all done,is that the last one for awhile? I couldn't go that long without eating or drinking water I get too damn shaky

[Lavande]

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Good evening friends,

SK, I can't ever say that I've heard such a story - I am sorry they put you through all that, geez
Here in PA, once a patient has been scheduled for surgery (by the idiots in the doctor's office) then they can deal directly with the outpatient surgical center employees. They seem to have a better handle on things. It's pretty much the same deal here that you need to be picked up by a family member or friend. I really don't know how or if you could go about getting a release. The hospital's liability insurers would have a gigantic hissy fit I imagine.
The surgeons are scheduled to do their surgeries in the AM, the afternoon is for visiting patients & doing procedures like yours. I know it's rough to go all that time with no food or fluids. I'm glad you worked it out & it's over & done with now. Here's hoping you get some decent pain relief.

Rained all night here & off & on during the day. I hope it makes my hummingbird garden grow
YB will be leaving here at 5 am & heading up to MA with our son, YB's brother & cousin for their fishing trip. So it will be just me & 18 chickens, the dog & the cat until Saturday some time. Ha ha I can eat what I want!!

Star, yo sound busy, hope it's all good.

Cyn, you are always busy, hope you are well.

Pauly, I just read an email from the Save Our Bones program. I hope this link works because it's all about the benefits of prebiotics & probiotics. You might be surprised:
Prebiotics For Bone Health And Overall Health (Plus The Best Prebiotic Food Sources)

Have a nice night everyone!
Lav

[treegirl]

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Hi darlings,

So sorry to be AWOL. I am flat-out this week. I am working for a wonderful woman who is totally freaked out about her move (despite the fact that we are in really good shape!). Her BP is 163/something or other. I feel personally responsible for her! I just adore this woman, and it is her family that is making her nuts. I normally never let family be involved in a move, but this time there is no escaping. Those kids have both my client and me a nervous wreck! Anyway, this too shall pass.

Lav, have fun cooking just what you want -- but your responsibility list is awesome!

Star, glad to hear you are OK after the 30 bags... seriously, that is a huge accomplishment!

Pauly, such a pleasure that you are posting here everyday!

SK.Wow, you really have the craziest medical stories ever. Maybe the health-care in TX is not to the level that you need? But as always, you manage to make a funny story for us all - I laughed out loud again. Do take care, (and glad that you lived through your $100 ride home from the hospital with your "friend"!) Maybe next time tell the Uber driver that he needs to be your new Best Friend, and greet you warmly at pickup! Slip him a few $$$. Such a ridiculous system. Good luck!

OK., onward... sending all best wishes....

[Snoopy56]

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Good morning...

Skendall, glad the procedure is over, your story is par for the course in our crazy messed up medical system. One thing is certain though, no matter what you will get a bill. Hope you feel better now and are able to enjoy your weekend.

Lav, nice to have a little time alone and not worry about food for anyone other than yourself. Yesterday we bought 15 bags of mulch and laid that out, next week we need about 10 more, then will be done for the next two years I hope. It was partly cloudy and in the high 50s, perfect gardening weather. Later on the temps rose into the 60s with a little sunshine, so spring is definitely here.

Pauly, hope you are well and busy enough. I have the two grandsons on Saturday so will also be sore and a good grandma. I am feeling so strong after a year of working out, very happy I have stayed the course. I cannot believe it took me so long, but I think the not drinking is also a factor.

Cyn, moving is so hard, getting rid of stuff is freeing, but still stressful,till you realize you can easily live without so much. I am going to start going through my closets today, putting away the heavier winter stuff and looking at my spring/summer wardrobe. Last night we went in the hot tub and it was heavenly. The half moon was out, and it felt so relaxing. I love this time of the year with the light lasting longer each night.

Today I am meeting with my sponsor, then we are going out to lunch. This afternoon closet then a meeting with my neighbor at 7 pm. So,another busy day focused on my sobriety. It is all good for me. I am finding a new happiness as time goes on. Have a good one.

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,I think the healthcare system sucks all around,remember when Kell was scheduled to be induced and had her tire blowout on the way there at 1 am and when she called the hospital to explain they said she wasn't on the schedule? Too many mess ups,Star,sounds like a busy fun day Cyn,that's some high bp,she sounds like a worried poor thing,Lav,look at you with the house all to yourself SK,hope things will start turning around with the pain,wishes for a fab,free,Thursday