Calling Towncrier!

[Pembo]

We're waiting to hear all the details of your "trip" last week! Or should I be looking on the "Trip Reports Board" ?!?!!

 

[tc]

I was wondering the same thing. How are you doing, there, TC? Feeling any better?

 

[swanmom]

Inquiring minds (and your DIS friends) want to know..........how're ya doin'?

 

[Annie&Hallie'sMom]

Hoping your doing better and we miss you here! (and other places too!)

 

[nativetxn]

Hope you are feeling better, John.

 

[FINFAN]

Pembo, TOO funny! Not that you broke your leg, John.....I'm wondering if the computer is upstairs and he can't get to it? Naahhhhh, when there's a will there's a way.
Hang in there TC!
Maybe we better check the trip reports board just in case...

 

[TLinden16]

John made a brief appearance in the chat room last night. He seemed to be in good spirits. He did say he was experiencing lots of pain, though. He raved about what a wonderful nurse is wife is, and what a wonderful wife she is.

It was nice to see him in the chat room. A very pleasant surprise.

Karen

 

[Pembo]

Ah, TJLinden, I already know his wife is wonderful. Now he knows it too.

Finfan - he has a laptop.

So TC ----- We're still waiting.............

 

[KristaTX]

Bumping this up. I pm'd him earlier today about this thread so that he won't miss it when he logs back on.

I've had some contact with him over the last few days, so I'll try to give a little of an update. As of yesterday he was doing okay, but still having quite a bit of pain and having a hard time getting around (understandably). He's got his laptop but has only been logging on once or maybe twice a day. I'm sure if nothing has taken a turn for the worse he'll be on to say hi tomorrow. Also he's scheduled to get his cast on Monday.

John - Sorry if I'm wrong about anything or if I stole any of your thunder.

Everyone else - just keep loving him and praying for him.

Krista

 

[Towncrier]

Yesterday was one of the best days that I've had since I fell and broke my right ankle and leg on Thursday Feb 26th. I got another HUGE batch of get well cards from my church friends and my DIS friends. I was actually pain free for almost 8 hours. Sue was home from work all day, so we spent the day getting all the insurance claims paperwork organized and started filling out the myriad of forms. Late in the afternoon, I got a call from the insurance company that administrates my company's worker's compensation claims. That's when things started going downhill. I found out that we had been doing the prescription thing all wrong and that we should have somehow divined the secret words that would have made CVS give me my meds for free. That news came about $800 too late. So now there are more forms to fill out in order to get reimbursed for that. Nobody at work or at the insurance companies involved seems to have a clue how things work. I can't blame them. The rules for injuries at work are as twisted as the income tax code. Maybe worse.

Anyway, my pain meds became less and less effective last night and, by the time Survivor was over, I just wanted Jeff Probst to send the boat for me. I had one of the worst nights so far. I guess that I shouldn't complain too much. I slept until 4AM. Then lay on the couch for 3 hours waiting for someone to wake up so I could have someone to whine to.

Today is the last day that our school system will provide buses for high school students. Starting Monday, Sue will have to drive James to and from high school.

Now for the good news. It's 65 degrees outside today. Sue opened the sliding glass door on my cage (aka family room) so I am sitting here enjoying a cool breeze of fresh air washing over me as I type. The finger that I injured when I fell (using crutches to get to the bathroom) feels better today. I am enjoying a strong cup of coffee. My appetite is back. Sue will be home all day again. And I've survived over a week. On Monday I will see the surgeon and get a cast on my right leg. Maybe that shouldn't be in the good news part since I've had a cast before and I know just how much "fun" they can be. I can still wiggle my toes although I noticed today that one of them is completely numb to the touch. It seems that there may have been some nerve damage either when I fell or during surgery. Dr. Helper warned me in advance that I might experience some loss of sensation in my foot. Again, why is this good news? At least the other 4 toes still work fine.

I may try to sleep less during the day today so that can get a better rest this evening. I have figured out how to get my sorry self from the couch to the bathroom and back without falling. I have three people who love me dearly and who have taken care of every need. I keep telling myself (and hearing from others) that I must be getting better. I just need patience. And better pain meds.

Thanks to you all for your cards, calls, PMs, and most of all your friendship during my recovery. If something happens that I can't get to the computer, rest assured that Sarah or Sue will post something to let you know the situation. Don't fret about my absences. Some days I just don't feel up to typing.

 

[Annie&Hallie'sMom]

So glad to hear from you!

I know this has to be awful for you (DH went through something similar). Remember, you can come here and whine any time!

Take care and know we are all thinking of you!

 

[DISshopkeeper]

Take care, John! I'll be thinking of you!

 

[TLinden16]

Still sending good thoughts for a speedy recovery your way, John!

Karen

 

[tc]

I am so glad you feel up to posting your progress. I know from my many surgery's that pain meds mess up your mind, and anything but mind numbing tv is a lot more than one can handle sometimes. I hope you continue to recover and will continue to pray for it to continue (there are way too many continues in that sentence).

 

[Brisully]

Great to hear that you are feeling better. It will be a long road to recovery but I know you can get there.

And if those pain meds keep wearing off, maybe you could use some of that Guavaberry Rum for something????

 

[KimRaye]

So glad to see you "up and running again", John. Seriously, I hope your pain subsides and, your recovery is speedy!

 

[dizneenut]

Take care, John!

 

[ASFCurly]

It is so nice to hear from you!

 

[RNMOM]

Hi John! If you get really bored, we could have a NEOhio meet in your "cage"! (just kidding)

It could be worse, you could have to use a bedpan. (ewww)

Take care, go slow on your crutches/walker or whatever they have you on and take you pain meds at regular intervals. If they aren't working, let the doctor know.

Hope all goes well with your cast.

 

[Pembo]

John, I think RN has the greatest idea. We'll all descend upon your cage and drive you crazy!

Hope you're feeling better this weekend........