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[LBLNJ0668]

Good Morning     Thanks Phy and Paulie, I  guess I just beed to hang in there.  There is more going through my head and things said to me that is not helping.  I watch people walk normally and jog and I get depressed. 

[paulie]

Hi LB, Yep you hang in there. Honestly that's all you can do and make the best of it.

I chuckled at myself .. not you .. when I read about seeing people walk normally and jog. I notice the same thing and think how I miss my one mile .. sometimes two mile daily walks. I loved them. But I tell myself it is what it is and make the best of it. And think to myself I hope those people appreciate their healthy knees! 

[Phyl]

Dear LB not to overshadow your woes. But,  when what others can do that you can't ---think about those of us who can't even do what you're able to do.
There's several issues I have that you don't. But, I'll mention just one---I have no balance. During cervical spine surgery the drill used in securing the screws that hold my spine in place w/ a titanium plate at C-3 thru C6  dislodged the crystals in my inner ear canals. Dispite Cawthorn exercises ---
 Paulie's right.      Hugs
 I read so fast tha I skip some stuff.     Any way, want to send you lots of good wishes for tomorrow's nerve study and all. Hopefully more info will be a result of the tests.  Prayers  and hugs

[paulie]

Good evening, Long busy day but came to say ...

LB, Good luck with your nerve study tomorrow. I bet it will shed more light onto your tingling and other issues and hopefully lead to additional treatment that results in relief. I still think you found an awesome medical practice you're going to.

Phyl, Oh my heavens to your post. That was a very serious spinal surgery you had. And the recovery must have been very painful.
God bless you. I'm thinking you needed a walker and PT rehab afterwards for a while? 

jicaji, Hoping to hear from you soon. I remember you saying this is a busy week for you.

I'm ready to call it a night and Zzzz soon so I'm wishing you each and everyone a hopefully peaceful night.
SED

[Phyl]

Good ...


Now 55F .Today 83F sunny . And, tonight 57F  c lear.

[LBLNJ0668]

Good  Morning,  Oh Phyl, I have no balance  either all part  of my issues with walking.  I lean to ghe right when I walk. and If I don think and move quickly or turn around I lose my balance. So far I havent fallen.  Walking on the grass I lose my balance.   So far PT is working wih the pain I have a 30 day review I think next week.   Nerve study is tonight, I hope go get some answers. I walk the best with socks on.  SHoes I feel resgricted

[paulie]

Good Morning,

LB, Good to the PT working with your pain. Best wishes for your nerve study tonight.

Phyl, Cute and cheerful morning pic. Reminded me I need some new birdhouses around my yard. Current ones are old and beginning to fall apart. Add that to my do do list. lol

Wishing all a good day. I need another coffee ............. 
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Oops forgot quotes. #2 and #3 good one too.

[jicaji]

Good morning...

After reading some of the posts I missed, I can certainly relate to watching people walk and run and remember when I used to take my Rizzo on the trail every morning....usually 2 miles a day.  I loved it.  Helped to clear my head of the "what ifs??"  It's getting more difficult each day to climb the stairs and now my right knee is really bothering me as well.  It's difficult, as with the holidays when Im hosting family and friends, standing on my feet cooking and serving, etc.  When everyone leaves I'm really exhausted and my knees are screaming.  My husband keeps asking me WHEN am I going to make the appt. for my knee surgery??

LB, hope your nerve study goes well tonight.

Paulie...Well, as I say...."it's always something"...We had to replace our septic tank and the pipe leading to it from the house.  4 beautiful trees had to be cut down in order for the truck carrying the tank to work on it.  Thankfully it's finished.  We initially thought just the pipe needed to be replaced, but oh no.  AND, of course, ins. won't pay for any of it.  Never ends.  So much more on my plate, but that's for another time.

Phyl....Hi....Love the picture.

Oh, some cute news.  I have a little sparrow who sits on my window sill.  I began to whistle to him and he just looks at me close up and seems to chirp a bit.  He visits many times during the day.  It's the little things that cheer ya

Have a good rest of the week all.

[Phyl]

{{{LB}}}  easy for me to 'feel for you'.  Oddly, I lean to right as well.  Go figure that one. LOL   We just do the best we can considering our circumstances.   #2 and #3

Hi {{{Paulie/jicaji}}} it's always something, esp this time of year.  I think,  ladies, that the ol' bod is wearing out and it's not 'fair'. LOL

Thinking and praying for you LB tonight during your test.

[paulie]

Good Afternoon 

My husband had a morning appt at cardio office and I go to these with him. It was a routine device check of his implanted ICD w/pacemaker. Appt was a good news one with everything looking good.

jicaji, Geez to you having to replace septic tank!! That was an intense ordeal. It's a shame 4 beautiful trees had to be cut down. I remember you mentioning in the past the beautiful trees on your property. I agree that insurance finds ways to not pay for things. Happened at my house years ago for a repair. Frustrating for sure.

I remember your long Rizzo walks that you enjoyed. Wasn't there a story about a frog you'd see on your walks? Maybe not a frog but something.
I hear ya about being exhausted and more sore after hosting family meals etc. We still do it though because it's what we do. 

The next time Jim asks when you're going to schedule your knee surgery tell him it's not an easy decision to make .. for sure!
I put my knee replacement off until next January .. tentatively. lol  I get another series of gel injections this August so I'm stretching it out as long as I can because I've got a lot of things to do and not being able to for 2 months right now is out of the question. My ortho Dr is not happy with me. Oh well ...

You whistling at a cute sparrow and it chips back to you is adorable!!

Phyl, Agreed our bod's are wearing out and not fair but I'm so darned stubborn I refuse to stop doing things. I'm sure we all have that same determined mindset.  And that's good!

LB, Let us know how your nerve study went when you can.

Well a beautiful sunny warm day here so I'm heading outside to get more work done.

Take care and have a pleasant day.

[LBLNJ0668]

I meant to log on his morning but it was hell from the second I logged on today agt work.   For once busy but we arent busier.   Just  alo of issues with magterisl we need go bring in to make our products.  always something.   

Nerve study was strange it's so hard to explain one part was annoying but he kept jabbin in one area (where my achielles surgury was ) he said a lot of  scar tissue there so he had difficult time.  Oh I heard my muscles!!!!  LOL  THe v erdict is no Nueropathy. Pinched nerves in L4, L5 and S1.   Pt is the treatment.   if doesnt get better then MRI. I am a litle frustrated, I want instant fix. SO hard to carry nything and walk.  I do it but no sure if I am helping the situation enough of my sobbing.  There is more issues.  I am panicking over everything.  waiting for my lease renewal to come should be by the end of next week   

[Phyl]

Paulie we do have same mindset

{{{LB}}} Sadly,  there are no instant fixes.  Your pinched nerves are exactly where my compressed discs are.  PT and mindfulness will help. gGnna have to carry t hings differently and not hang anything off you shoulder---ever.  In the begining,  I carried everything as if it were a baby ---cradled in my arms.  Prayers continue.  Be so nice to just wave a wand...

[Phyl]

Good Morning ...

Now   F .Today 71F scattered rain . And, tonight 49F scattered rain.

[LBLNJ0668]

Thanks for the advise Phyl. SHoot and Monday I go to work wih my lap top. Fudge

[paulie]

Good Morning 

Paulie we do have same mindset

Phyl, Yep!

Cute Squirrel Friday pic. My squirrels are still coming up onto my deck for peanuts until I clean and set furniture etc on it. Anyway one squirrel in particular will sit at the deck door perched on its rear legs with arms/paws folded on its belly waiting. Sooo cute. He/she will then take peanut from my fingers. 

LB, Nerve studies are no fun. I'm glad yours is done. You're a strong woman. Don't doubt that. Good to no neuropathy. One of my daughters has neuropathy along with her SLE (lupus). She rolls with the punches and tries not to let others see her pain. She's awesome. She's my youngest granddaughter Grace Ann's mom. Gracie is my daughter's miracle. Mine too. 

I had a thought. Can you get a basket to attach to the front of your walker to put your laptop and purse in then roll it along as you walk? It would make walker heavier but you wouldn't have to carry things.

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Another beautiful warm sunny day today so heading back outside to finish up gardens cleanup. Rain in forecast tomorrow.
Later taters ....