~ Aug 2013~ Sew what... We've gotta find a way back! Part I!!

[Chicago Mo]

Happy Valentines day!

Have to go and catch up!!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Just a quick update for you all, because I know you are all waiting with baited breath.

I had my Dr. appt today...

I weigh too much.

Who doesn't?

I eat all the right things.

Your better then i am.

I should excercise more.

again... Who doesn't?

My U/S came back totally normal with exception to a "couple of gall stones".

I go in tomorrow to speak with the surgeon about what my next course of action should be... Let me tell you... If they are not 110% sure that it's the "couple of gall stones" causing my pain, I am not going to allow the surgery, because I am not going to have the surgery only to find out that it's something else. Sigh.

It WILL turn out ok.

I also go in tomorrow night for a sleep study test - I am so self conscious about my snoring, and I want to have it checked out.

I had this. you do the walk of shame afterwards..
I will tell you my story after you have it done.. NO PROBLEMS but funny.

Then I go back in 2 weeks to see a podiatrist for my plantar fascitis.

Your broken!!!

I also need to go back after a night of fasting for some bloodwork.

I'm bringing a bubble suit for you for out trip.

So... The big question is... Do I keep this Dr. or not? I guess I will see how she handles this stomach pain... She was awful quick to pass it off to the surgeon for consultation, even after I told her that if it wasn't causing the pain, I wasn't having the surgery.

You do what's better for you!!!

Anyways... Thanks for listening to my boring medical issues.

D~ <--- who really needs a nap. [/QUOTE]

go nap. you deserve it!!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

So funny...I have NEVER heard of any doctor giving even a 100% guarantee and you want a 110% guarantee? LOL!
Nini

Just like lou ferrigno always gives 110%...

 

[Iamthequeen]

D~ I could have made the exact same post, except for the gall stones. I am also overweight, have plantar fascitis, and need more exercise. Substitute sinus infection for the gall stones and we could be twins - except I'm probably 25 years older than you

My gp gave me a list of exercises to do for the plantar fascitis and I've found that wearing shoes with a heel help. Which is hard for me because I wear flats all the time. Been trying to alternate the flats with heels at work so its gotten a bit better. I'm hoping that once I lose some excess poundage the foot will get better.

T

 

[mommy2mrb]

happy you are getting some answers to the pain....get the surgery if its needed D!
hope the sleep study goes well tonight!

 

[DMGeurts]

Just doing a quick check in...

I met with the surgeon, and he believes I should have my gallbladder removed... Surgery is scheduled for Thursday morning. The surgery does not bother me, however the anestesia does... I don't do well from it and it tends to make me quite sick... So I am not looking forward to that at all.

I leave in a few hours for my sleep study - so I won't be able to do my morning check in tomorrow... I hope you all have a wonderful night and a great day tomorrow.



D~

 

[WDWCP96]

Anesthesia makes me sick as well so I understand. Glad that they are taking care of it fast though so you don't have to experience pain for much longer. Hope the sleep study goes well.

 

[BabyRapunzel]

Have been busy, but wanted to say good luck on the sleep study. And at least they know what is causing your pain. I feel the same about anesthesia, but try to focus on the end result. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[misstdiana]

My kids JUST watched that movie the other day, surprised me. I love that movie too.

 

[miprender]

Just doing a quick check in...

I met with the surgeon, and he believes I should have my gallbladder removed... Surgery is scheduled for Thursday morning. The surgery does not bother me, however the anestesia does... I don't do well from it and it tends to make me quite sick... So I am not looking forward to that at all.

I leave in a few hours for my sleep study - so I won't be able to do my morning check in tomorrow... I hope you all have a wonderful night and a great day tomorrow.



D~

Good luck with your sleep study and will be thinking of you on Thursday.

glad everyone survived their tests & lets all be optimistic for good
results this is turning out to be a medical week I go to Ortho Thurs for x-rays we'll see
what happens Speaking of US male I had one for xrays day this happened it was abt 3:30 am so maybe no one else on duty ? I say that because I'm sure at some
point bare ta-tas were showing but at that time of pain who cares ? !


Met Mariannes husbands cousin & her husband (whew finally got the relationships straight)
and their Vet lovely lovely people plan is 2 or 3 teens once a week hopefully by the weekend if not the cousin & husband said they would come untill teens do

Liked the Vet very much found out she lives abt 1 mile from me ! She also runs a horse rescue I promised her someday when this behind me I will pay it forward & volunteer for her group looking forward to it

thanks for everything now I can relax,

RuthIE

That is wonderful news.

Then, when I was at Target yesterday, I purchase the first season of Downton Abbey... I've been dying to see that show, and I just wanted to be sloth-like yesterday anyways... So, I came home and Alli and I proceeded to watch the first 2 episodes before I went to get my hair done... And OMG - we are so addicted - wonderful, wonderful show... There were a few spots that shocked us though.
D~

My mother is addicted to that show. I might have to buy the DVDs to watch it myself. Of course I know all the spoiler alerts because my mom will call me up and tell me she can't believe this or that

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[ladylyons]

Good luck with your sleep study tonight.

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers on Thursday!!

 

[DMGeurts]

Thanks everyone fro you thoughts and support over the last few days...

I survived the sleep study last night - although, I slept awful... Normally, I am in bed and sleeping by about 9pm... Last night, I did't even fall asleep until 1:30... and only slept in about 30 minute blocks. The technician believes that I had enough sleep to accurately guage my needs... She never did have to put a CPAP machine on me last night - which is good, but I spent a good portion of the night sleeping on my side. I had most of my problems sleeping on my back this morning... So, we will see...

Anyways... Must run... Need to get groceries today. Then I hope to come home and sneak in a good nap, because I am awful tired.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

D~

 

[momto3gr8boys]

Just a quick update for you all, because I know you are all waiting with baited breath.

I had my Dr. appt today...

I weigh too much.

I eat all the right things.

I should excercise more.

My U/S came back totally normal with exception to a "couple of gall stones".

I go in tomorrow to speak with the surgeon about what my next course of action should be... Let me tell you... If they are not 110% sure that it's the "couple of gall stones" causing my pain, I am not going to allow the surgery, because I am not going to have the surgery only to find out that it's something else. Sigh.

I also go in tomorrow night for a sleep study test - I am so self conscious about my snoring, and I want to have it checked out.

Then I go back in 2 weeks to see a podiatrist for my plantar fascitis.

I also need to go back after a night of fasting for some bloodwork.

Then, hopefully I go back to meet with my "new Dr."... Who I am not sure that I love... Sigh.

I do love her nurse though... It turns out that she is the mom to one of Alli's friends from grade school... So, that was really cool. Made me feel much more comfortable.

So... The big question is... Do I keep this Dr. or not? I guess I will see how she handles this stomach pain... She was awful quick to pass it off to the surgeon for consultation, even after I told her that if it wasn't causing the pain, I wasn't having the surgery.

Anyways... Thanks for listening to my boring medical issues.

D~ <--- who really needs a nap.

I've read ahead so I see you are going with the surgery, but I was going to chime in with the others and say a few gall stones can definitely cause the pain you are describing.

As for your doctor, you do need to feel comfortable, but don't dismiss her just for passing you off to the surgeon. It is the trend to refer to a specialist and not make generalized assumptions about one's health. I found that with my dermatologist, and she is the specialist. She sent me right off to the surgeon, who has so much more experience with this stuff. (btw, I am hoping to hear today and how I thought I'd be off my feet for a day or so I don't know. I still can't get a regular shoe on - I walked the dog in socks and open toe sandals this morning - now that's a fashion statement! lol). But back to you...the surgeons see this stuff constantly where a GP comes across it once a week or two or less along with all the other things they see on a daily basis.

Just doing a quick check in...

I met with the surgeon, and he believes I should have my gallbladder removed... Surgery is scheduled for Thursday morning. The surgery does not bother me, however the anestesia does... I don't do well from it and it tends to make me quite sick... So I am not looking forward to that at all.

I leave in a few hours for my sleep study - so I won't be able to do my morning check in tomorrow... I hope you all have a wonderful night and a great day tomorrow.



D~

Good luck, and make sure you let the anesthesiologist know you have had problems. They have different meds they can use. Good luck with the surgery! I'll be praying it goes smoothly and your pain goes away!

Thanks everyone fro you thoughts and support over the last few days...

I survived the sleep study last night - although, I slept awful... Normally, I am in bed and sleeping by about 9pm... Last night, I did't even fall asleep until 1:30... and only slept in about 30 minute blocks. The technician believes that I had enough sleep to accurately guage my needs... She never did have to put a CPAP machine on me last night - which is good, but I spent a good portion of the night sleeping on my side. I had most of my problems sleeping on my back this morning... So, we will see...

Anyways... Must run... Need to get groceries today. Then I hope to come home and sneak in a good nap, because I am awful tired.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

D~

Hope you get your nap!

Oh, and I had to laugh at the girls not liking the Jeep. Clara has a convertible and the boys love going "top down". Difference between girls and boys!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Just doing a quick check in...

I met with the surgeon, and he believes I should have my gallbladder removed... Surgery is scheduled for Thursday morning. The surgery does not bother me, however the anestesia does... I don't do well from it and it tends to make me quite sick... So I am not looking forward to that at all.

I leave in a few hours for my sleep study - so I won't be able to do my morning check in tomorrow... I hope you all have a wonderful night and a great day tomorrow.



D~

talk to them about your previous issues...many different things they can do to help you recover!

Thanks everyone fro you thoughts and support over the last few days...

I survived the sleep study last night - although, I slept awful... Normally, I am in bed and sleeping by about 9pm... Last night, I did't even fall asleep until 1:30... and only slept in about 30 minute blocks. The technician believes that I had enough sleep to accurately guage my needs... She never did have to put a CPAP machine on me last night - which is good, but I spent a good portion of the night sleeping on my side. I had most of my problems sleeping on my back this morning... So, we will see...

Anyways... Must run... Need to get groceries today. Then I hope to come home and sneak in a good nap, because I am awful tired.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

D~

hope they can give you some answers soon from your results! enjoy your nap!

 

[mommyarewegoingback]

I've been a lurker, but wanted to say hi! I've read through your TR and your sewing journey. I love all that you create! I just wanted to let you know, I've gone through both the Gallstones and CPAP. Gallstones removal is pretty easy except for worrying about the anesthesia. Recovery was definitely faster than a c-section. As for the CPAP, my DH complained years about the snoring. And finally after an uncomfortable night of sleep study. I am now on a CPAP for three years now. Sleep deprevation can affect so many things, including high blood pressure, being overweight and depression. It is amazing after you start... I actually had dreams! I didn't realize that I wasn't having dreams before. Anyway.... Just wanted to tell you that I love your ideas and creativity and that everything will be okay.
-Virginia

 

[Pluto0809]

Sorry I haven't checked in in a while. Been really busy at work. I've been reading but just no time for replies.

I just wanted to let you know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers next week for your surgery. Anesthesia makes me sick too. I wonder if you told them about it if they would give you some kind of anti-nausea drug?

 

[solana131]

Really really wish there was a DIS app for the Kindle Fire.....waiting until the weekends to get caught up really sucks!

Yikes that's alot of medical stuff going on I hope everything goes well Thursday. I will be thinking of you. And how long until you get the results from the sleep study? Did they give you some idea?

You get yourself all fixed up so we can have fun in May...or else we will have to deploy Mo's "Operation Bubble Suit"

 

[Restrasz]

I sure hope you got a nap today and soon have an answer for your snoring.

I am afraid of doctors ,hospitals and anesthesia (and I work in a hospital and recently have spent time there as a patient).
The one thing I've found is that the fear of what might happen is usually worse than what does happen. There are some new medications used in anesthesia that have less side effects.

Have a great weekend!

 

[GrammytoMany]

D, Good Luck with surgery next week. My 20 year old niece had a gallbladder attack on Feb 7th and had surgery the next day.

My dh went to a sleep clinic...they were not able to help him with his sleep issues. He told us that he didn't know how they expected anyone to sleep hooked up to wires and he said they keep a bright light on and all he could think of that he needed to go to sleep but couldn't

I, also have a problem with plantar fascitis. Oh the pain I was in for your youngest son's wedding 5 years ago . A month after the wedding someone told me about the Good Feet store. Went there-they took prints of my feet and figured out what size and shape inserts I needed. I have a thicker instead for sneakers or shoes that will fit them, a thin one for dress shoes and a super thin one that I wear in my bunny slippers that have a sole. They are costly (and I discovered they were not cover by my insurance) but they are so worth it.

Take care of yourself,
Sheila

 

[cogero]

D I so understand about anesthesia I am horrible with it. I was super sick after my gallbladder surgery they wound up giving me zofran in the middle of the night which totally helped and then when I had Jimmy the spinal block they gave me made me ill again. I was talking to G, a nurse and the anesthesiaologist and all of a sudden I turned deathly pail and yelled I need a bucket now and was sick this happened about 10 seconds before they started my c-section. They asked if I wanted to wait I said no lets get it over with and then the minute they took J out I was sick again then fine.

I also had an extremely bad experience with nitrous oxide at the dentist. I freaked out. So I hate it and now I really try to spend a lot of time with the doctor explaining what has happened in the past and my fears and a good anesthesiaologist will listen to you and explain everything they are doing.

Good luck with your surgery and glad your sleep study went well.