8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 12

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

I guess this is kind of funny, but the mail just arrived and there was an ad for a Thermotex Infrared Heating Pad: http://www.biotechresearch.com/thermotex_heatingpad.php It is a bit on the costly side, but if it would work, it might be worth ordering one. Does anyone know anything about this heating pad, or have any thoughts on this?

Andy have never heard of this product. I too have a bad knee and hip, but have always used our microwavable heating bag. Kind of looks like a giant tube sock stuffed with either corn, flax seed or beans (not sure what is inside). Anyway when you microwave it for 2-3 mins it provides moist heat (this is what really does the trick not dry heat) and lasts for at least an hour or more. We can't remember where we got it maybe Bed bath and Beyond or someplace like that. Lots on the Internet. I feel for you Andy and hope that it gets better. And we still have a long way to go to the TOAL.

 

[Verandah Man]

As the old saying goes, "If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all" Hazel just got off the phone with my orthopedic doc's receptionist. My doc is out of town until late next week, and the first appointment that is available to see him is May 18th. I guess I'll be living on pain pills a little longer, it's not funny, but I've got to which is much better than

 

[Lil' Grumpy]

dear mr. V., hang in there! ...unfortunately..i know exactly what
your talking about..plez take care...we need your ways,
this cruise site needs you, and by swabbies.., the whole disboards
wouldn't be the same..with out you! (pssst you know we're
not 30 anymore.... ) i curses thee jooly rodgers on how much
you do evdery day....


..to all that having to deal with diffculties....i hope there's
some comfort measures just around the corner. for positive
outcomes.

however, i like to express.... . while alot are going thru
so much, i am truly impressed how many are rallying around
for support [ ]. even those going thru alot, are trying
to help others...somewthing that is a true life treasure...&
real care givers. * i know this feelings on how important to have
my lil'miss cuite there for my well being. yuo knw? micmse..i think
you left out on your husband recovery..your tlc helped get him
thru all the by pass sxs!...best medicine i 've seen thru my career
for miracles!...pssst, i saw your thread about magic mommies'
momments..[ok, iam taking liberties...], . while we have too many
to count..i always enjoyed watching cast mwmbers going out of
their ways to mkae all the children feel special...then watching
their families reacting to their children 's delights...* usually its
the mothers catching on first then pointing it out to the fathers..
[they seem distracted by focusing on all the "babes" floating
around ..not just the princeses... ,..datts..now you
know why i like foraml nights.

...in there jokstern"200"...sometimes being on life support isn't
the end of life...the primary objective is permit the body to recover
enough strength...while meeting the physical needs..* they can help
produced postive outcomes...so plez don't give up..wanta know some
of the things i did ?....i used to whispered the things about their
lives..the things their family members....told me trying to cope. i
also felt all the medicine "atmosphere" was a lil depressing..so
i used to take the flowers family brought in...and laid then on
their pillows. why? so they could have somthing to remind their
ineer conscious what they were fighting for....* one time i had this
gentleman in coma state from sepsis..it did not looke good....however,
he made a full recovery..& he said.."i know you, but i dont know
how?'....lil' offers of comfort can/do produce amazing recoveries...if
not, its comforting when you gave you best...

then the yar. man! [ so did you ever find your bra? ]....pic?
ha! dodi , do i get any points...for already using the "euro~english",
even though i am all-american..i do have an accent! [bonus points?]

dear.. andrew...oops, i did it again! [mistakes]. glad you figured it
out!....oh, my experience was suppose to have included an
objective..which i left out..youth hostels & coin trading back then,
reminded me of where i think disney got the idea for "pin-trading",
it gives that feeling every time!

, wow, that post was way back in january....i wonder if you
copy and paste it now..if "those", i were talking about would remember?
...i guess iam just geting old, , right mr.V? [ maybe o'bmv 's
devil juice would restore some pepper or wiggle ..in our steps? ...
but we better wear our life jackets..just in case the "juice" makes us
do something silly..like plank walking ? ] of course, we'll be taking
all we can............

sorry cpt. crasher..the your camera followed your ways of life...hopeful
repairable without costing alot $$$$.

..special thanks to....all shookup, ..it's so nice seeing you
smile and being happy again! & special wishes for getting things work
out.

psst, yar"man":....i think i can find an used bra around my house if
you having diffculties...

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

dear mr. V., hang in there! ...unfortunately..i know exactly what
your talking about..plez take care...we need your ways,
this cruise site needs you, and by swabbies.., the whole disboards
wouldn't be the same..with out you! (pssst you know we're
not 30 anymore.... ) i curses thee jooly rodgers on how much
you do evdery day....

dear.. andrew...oops, i did it again! [mistakes]. glad you figured it
out!....oh, my experience was suppose to have included an
objective..which i left out..youth hostels & coin trading back then,
reminded me of where i think disney got the idea for "pin-trading",
it gives that feeling every time!


psst, yar"man":....i think i can find an used bra around my house if
you having diffculties...

We all send our best to VM well said.
Gump....Pity you are not on my Med cruise.
Bra! earmuffs?

 

[brack]

Brack those are all so nice! I have saved them. There has to be some cool way of using them in a scrapbook.

Thanks.

I hope people can use them. I'll be happy to make others as well.

 

[brack]

Well...the Good news is that we may not have to pay the Alternative Minimum Tax for this tax year. However, the bad news is that my DW may be laid off tomorrow.

The bright side, she is finishing her PhD coursework in the next 3 weeks and this may allow her more time to focus on her dissertation.

 

[micmse2003]

Good point and you must factor in that I have been requested to upload the Med Navigators as they will give us clues for the 2008 Repo, and photos of the Med so that could increase my daily thread post count.

Additionally you might have noticed its Thursday morning and I am posting, when I am usually at work, Have to go to the Doctors soon.

( and its aken me 20 mins to post this!) Sloooooooooooooooooow.

I hope all goes well with the Doc. Just think you have the MED and the TOAL

Thanks Cheryl, I'll see if I can find that, I've heard about it before, but never tried it.

I'm feeling a bit better this morning, but then again I've been off my feet most of last night, I'll see how the morning goes once I get to work and start walking. It's a very chilly and damp start here this morning, which isn't going to help much either.

My whole back from neck to lower back is horrible. I was told about Theragesic from my physical therapist. You put in on in layers. I usually put on three layers of the cream!!! Girfriend had shots in the knee but do not last very long!!!! These are for you.

Andy, hope you feel better, we seem to be linked, just been to the Doctors as I have been getting headaches etc, told high blood pressure, take it easy, go for walks, ban on all fatty food etc.

I am sure blodd pressure is very stress related. The Doc gave you some good things to do to stay fit.

PS Love the pictures of George Bush dancing and playing the bongo's today, he is sooo cool!

Its on our TV all the time. Is he going to be on ''Dancing with the stars''?

NO COMMENT!!!!

Most important is to cut down on the salt in your diet.When I cut out the layer of salt I was putting on my food, the BP went down and I lost 30 lbs. Too bad the lbs came back but the pressure is pretty stable.

At least getting rid of high blood pressure is a really good thing. I got off my meds too for high blood pressure by losing weight.

Mornin' s

Haven't ketched up yet...not much time today. I have a phone interview in about an hour. Requesting prayers, pixie dust, and crossing anything you are able to cross!

I'll ketchup with you tonight!

Talkem dead!!!!

Actually, I'm sitting here in my chair with tears streaming down my face as Hazel is fixing me something for lunch. The pain is just as bad as yesterday, if not more. I don't know how much more of this I can take. I'm seriously thinking of looking into signing up for Disability Pension, if I can't get a total knee replacement done. Of course, that knocks out all plans for a TOAL for us, but I need to do something, I can't live like this anymore. Sorry to be a downer folks, but I could use everyone's positive thoughts right now.

Oh Andy I feel so bad for you. I just read this post. Why can't you get total knee replacement!!!! Sounds like you are the perfect candidate for it.

 

[brack]

Haven't ketched up yet...not much time today. I have a phone interview in about an hour. Requesting prayers, pixie dust, and crossing anything you are able to cross!

Your comment about "crossing anything" made me do a Google search. This was the funniest item I ran across.

This is not meant to profess any political views but it is really funny!

 

[kap158]

Actually, I'm sitting here in my chair with tears streaming down my face as Hazel is fixing me something for lunch. The pain is just as bad as yesterday, if not more. I don't know how much more of this I can take. I'm seriously thinking of looking into signing up for Disability Pension, if I can't get a total knee replacement done. Of course, that knocks out all plans for a TOAL for us, but I need to do something, I can't live like this anymore. Sorry to be a downer folks, but I could use everyone's positive thoughts right now.

Andy,

You need to get to your doctor right away and discuss your options. I know the pain is unbearable. I have been thru two knee surgeries and prior to the surgeries it was very debilitating. I know surgery is the last resort but you have to get checked out. In the position you work in you need to be able to walk. Please have Hazel call your doctor.

I am sending you and

Karen

 

[jonesing]

Bra! earmuffs?

From one of the best teenage movies ever: Weird Science

 

[brack]

Actually, I'm sitting here in my chair with tears streaming down my face as Hazel is fixing me something for lunch. The pain is just as bad as yesterday, if not more. I don't know how much more of this I can take. I'm seriously thinking of looking into signing up for Disability Pension, if I can't get a total knee replacement done. Of course, that knocks out all plans for a TOAL for us, but I need to do something, I can't live like this anymore. Sorry to be a downer folks, but I could use everyone's positive thoughts right now.

Andy I am so sorry for your pain.

A couple of years ago I had extreme pain in my right hip (I had it for several years) and a total hip replacement made the world of difference for me. It is a tough decision but I pray that the best thing happens for you.

 

[allshookup]

Andy, hope you feel better, we seem to be linked, just been to the Doctors as I have been getting headaches etc, told high blood pressure, take it easy, go for walks, ban on all fatty food etc.

Andrew it seems like you haven't had the best of luck lately either. Be very careful with those headaches & high blood pressure. It could lead to something very serious (not that I'm an expert by any means, but I've been told the signs to watch for in DH) so I hope you take Doc's advice!

..special thanks to....all shookup, ..it's so nice seeing you
smile and being happy again! & special wishes for getting things work
out.

LG I gotta tell ya...I actually had tears in my eyes when I read this. You are very observant of all that goes on around here. I appreciate your kind thoughts they mean more then you could possibly know!

 

[kap158]

I guess this is kind of funny, but the mail just arrived and there was an ad for a Thermotex Infrared Heating Pad: http://www.biotechresearch.com/thermotex_heatingpad.php It is a bit on the costly side, but if it would work, it might be worth ordering one. Does anyone know anything about this heating pad, or have any thoughts on this?

Andy,

This sounds like the pad they use for my physical therapy.
The heating pad covers my whole knee area and it circulates the blood flow which really helps. I can walk pretty good after the therapy.

Karen

 

[daipp]

Andy,

You need to get to your doctor right away and discuss your options. I know the pain is unbearable. I have been thru two knee surgeries and prior to the surgeries it was very debilitating. I know surgery is the last resort but you have to get checked out. In the position you work in you need to be able to walk. Please have Hazel call your doctor.

I am sending you and

Karen

Strange that we're all talking about knees etc because yesterday I went to see my Ortho' Consultant for a follow-up appointment (I had knee surgery in 2005 following an incident in work). I am in constant pain with my right knee and take pain-killers every day. Having had physio for eight weeks to strengthen the muscles in my leg, he is now referred me to a rheumatologist as I have raised levels in my blood.

From personal experience I can recommend a holiday to Florida or a Caribbean cruise as the heat works wonders on my knee

The consultant is talking about going back into my knee in the future with ultimately, a knee replacement.

All ths was caused by an assault on one of our security guards. The court case was dropped because the Police support officer who took the statements was an illegal immigrant from................Texas !!!!!!!

Never mind, it could have been worse

David

 

[Downrivermama]

Hi everyone! It's a dull rainy day here again today. Best wishes to those who need some

Thanks.

I hope people can use them. I'll be happy to make others as well.

Wow they are really neat! Where did your wife find the program?

Well full day today. Took my Jeep into the dealer for a "ball bearing" recall. My co-worker picked me up so I could get to work. So after work off to get the Jeep, get dd from latchkey and get a quick dinner. I have an appointment with a real estate agent to list my dad's house. The housing market really stinks here in SE MI, but maybe I get lucky and it will sell quickly. Then I can wrap up my dad's trust and I won't have to deal with toxic a person any more.

 

[brack]

I guess this is kind of funny, but the mail just arrived and there was an ad for a Thermotex Infrared Heating Pad: http://www.biotechresearch.com/thermotex_heatingpad.php It is a bit on the costly side, but if it would work, it might be worth ordering one. Does anyone know anything about this heating pad, or have any thoughts on this?

I haven't heard of this particular pad but I have used heat for pain.

On the Magic, before my hip replacement, I would lay on the stone heat chairs in the Rainforest for hours. It was wonderful! I could never figure out how to sneak them off of the ship though.

 

[brack]

I forgot it was tyktwd. Not that it matters...we can't bring our kids to work anyway.

I asked our HR Director today if JoJo the DISDog was eligible to come to work as my child?

She said no.

 

[brack]

Wow they are really neat! Where did your wife find the program?

I found it online. They have a web site where you can download the program. The program is called Kaleidoscope Kreator 2.0

 

[brack]

OK I'm going home. I hope to see you later tonight.

I do have to get ready to drive to Charleston, WV for the weekend so we'll see if my DW will let me back online.

 

[micmse2003]

dear mr. V., hang in there! ...unfortunately..i know exactly what
your talking about..plez take care...we need your ways,
this cruise site needs you, and by swabbies.., the whole disboards
wouldn't be the same..with out you! (pssst you know we're
not 30 anymore.... ) i curses thee jooly rodgers on how much
you do evdery day....

You said it all. Andy is our heart on the board that keeps us ticking. Lil' Grumpy is the conscious of the board. who make us all think about life. Now if we only had a brain????

* i know this feelings on how important to have
my lil'miss cuite there for my well being. yuo knw? micmse..i think
you left out on your husband recovery..your tlc helped get him
thru all the by pass sxs!...best medicine i 've seen thru my career
for miracle

Doctor even let me sneak in our first granchild(3 months old at that time) into intensive care to see him!!! That is one of the only memories he had was me holding up our precios DGD.!!!: The nurses were so caring each time that I was allowed to sleep in his room to watch over him.

...pssst, i saw your thread about magic mommies'
momments..[ok, iam taking liberties...], . while we have too many
to count..i always enjoyed watching cast mwmbers going out of
their ways to mkae all the children feel special...then watching
their families reacting to their children 's delights...* usually its
the mothers catching on first then pointing it out to the fathers..
[they seem distracted by focusing on all the "babes" floating
around ..not just the princeses... ,..datts..now you
know why i like foraml nights.

I just love the thread myself. Our dear Lisa even had a story to tell. Disney is full of Magic. We just all need to open our hearts and minds to let the magic in.

...in there jokstern"200"...sometimes being on life support isn't
the end of life...the primary objective is permit the body to recover
enough strength...while meeting the physical needs..* they can help
produced postive outcomes...so plez don't give up..wanta know some
of the things i did ?....i used to whispered the things about their
lives..the things their family members....told me trying to cope. i
also felt all the medicine "atmosphere" was a lil depressing..so
i used to take the flowers family brought in...and laid then on
their pillows. why? so they could have somthing to remind their
ineer conscious what they were fighting for....* one time i had this
gentleman in coma state from sepsis..it did not looke good....however,
he made a full recovery..& he said.."i know you, but i dont know
how?'....lil' offers of comfort can/do produce amazing recoveries...if
not, its comforting when you gave you best...

It is people like you that truly enjoy your profession. It is people like us glad to have people like you taking caring for our loved ones!!!