My car won't start, AGAIN! My mechanic is unreliable. My eyes are getting worse. I gave up and hired a driver (been looking for one for 6 months). I figured it would be safer for all and I am tired of fixing a car that shouldn't need fixing. She's charging me plenty to drive me 2 miles to the local store but, that's the way things are these days.
She was pre-interviewed by the outfit that found her and I was assured she would be safe, reliable, etc. The very next day after being hired
I know...it's a strange way but, I have been enjoying Shark Week on Discovery Channel. Besides learning new stuff (useless but, interesting), seeing the survivors of attacks and their attitudes and new lives is morale boosting. I don't have massive ugly scars, nightmares of being eaten alive, or lost limbs. It makes me grateful to have suffered an attack by a predator that leaves less ugly damage.
The shows also cool me somewhat because I'm looking at water in this heat, travel to inter
FYI....I read that apricots can help prevent stroke. Since they are good for you, anyway what can it hurt to eat them and maybe they will help prevent another stroke. We can use all the help we can get.
I am fed up with the medical people! All they do is play follow the leader right or wrong!
Before my stroke, I was not happy with my medications. I have had the doctors at 2 hospitals and one rehab all compound what I was unhappy about plus my new doctor. My new doctor put me on potassium to offset the diuretic effects....I''m on Vasotec which has MAJOR interactive warnings against potassium! Plus it doesn't like 3 of the other meds they have me on! That's a majority of my meds that
Monday, I had a very real scare....I was just finishing eating lunch when the whole world spun out of control! I started sweating profusely - I was dripping sweat everywhere! I had to grip the table tight for a few minutes before I managed to make a very shaky shift to the couch 2 feet away where I collapsed. It was 3 hours before I could resume activity and even then, I was not right.
My landlady came by after work, which is fortunate because she is a nurse, but even she couldn't exp
Okay, I ranted and got that out of the way. I got a little depressed, too. I'm back to "normal", now. I'm glad to see some of you agree with my rant...it's not all in my imagination. I got depressed because someone sounded so GD 'normal' and lucky compared to me (and I thought I was doing great) but, realized that I may not be as normal as her but, AM doing great - for me. So, my 'new normal' ain't so good but, it could be worse! I still have a fear of the future where I could lose my free
I have been reading articles related to stroke to try to find out anything I can about our condition. Who do these guys think they are that they can write these articles! Give me a break! Since when are those "prickles" (stupid name) annoying! They aren't mere touch the skin with a needle tip nerve firings - they are downright ice pick stabbing! Or how about the creepy crawlies on our skin? (we women get that one two ways). They describe symptoms and effects as annoying, inconvenient, un
Finally gave in and bought new glassware today - insulated ones. Got tired of fighting to get Coke glasses clean one-handed. I bought some reusable ice cubes too because by the time I get an ice cube out of a tray, there's nothing left of it. Now I can drink a cold drink from a clean glass. LOL
It seems to take forever to make any progress at all! I'm sure we all feel that way. My last therapist caused my shoulder to separate again (overly ambitious therapy) and I thought it would never reheal. I have tried sleeping on that side but, it was painful so, when I needed to close the window over my bed last night, I was thrilled to find I could support myself on that elbow and shoulder to do it without pain! Hooray! There is hope...it justs takes perseverance and time.
Btw...I can
Just an observation...but, Gracie is keeping Very close to me since her trip to the vet. She sticks close to me normally but, it gets more so after a major change in routine. When Charlie and the dog disappeared from our home, she was panicky that I would, too, even though I kept coming home. When I was in the hospital, she went to stay with the rescue people, again. She was well cared for by people she knew and did not live in a cage yet, she was like fly paper when she came home and found
We did it....Gracie has been to the vet without any more tantrums (she was very well behaved) and is home, fed, and happily playing outside. The staff at the vet's were running the place because the doc had a hernia repaired yesterday. I told them to stop letting him lift the horses onto the exam table by himself. lol I managed to get in and out of my friend's car (big SUV) without killing myself; all is well for another year. Tomorrow I can "walk" the carrier back to the shed and go sho
I went to the br to change before it gets too hot and looked out the window. Out from between two sheds pops a beautiful red fox! A moment later, out popped Gracie! She proceeded to chase the fox who doubled back and lied down thinking he/she had eluded this crazy cat half it's size. Here came Gracie out from under the car! She succeeded in chasing the fox out of the yard (for now). It was so funny to watch!! :lol
:lolu: Gracie has to go to the vet tomorrow for her annual shots so, in preparation, I got her carrier out of the shed to bring to the house so, I could have her ready when my friend comes to help me take her. Being a gimp with one useable hand and a cane...I attached a pet leash to it and dragged it across the yard! It must have been quite a sight! They must think I've gone bonkers! ha ha!...Sally
:notworking: I Have had gremlins in my computer for a couple of days. All kinds of weird things kept happening and it was getting worse. I connected with the Chat room and got a blank box then my typing began getting extra spaces between words, and so forth. Finally, last night, I ran a boot scan and discovered their lair. I wasted no time caging the mischievous demons and rounded up one or two loose ones. Tomorrow they will be shipped back to the airport - where they belong. Once again, m
For weeks I have had notes posted to remind me to schedule help to get Gracie to the vet for her annual shots because I can't handle a loaded carrier alone.
Last night I told her she was going to the vet today - something I never do.
This morning she removed all of the notes and hid them under the table! lol
Dumb?!
Good morning all! I have been hearing an awful lot of complaints and questions about anxiety, fear, and depression. There was a visitor to chat yesterday who said she had bad days and worse days and complained about having only one hand. One fellow member says he is afraid to be alone.
IT'S ALL IN YOUR ATTITUDE FOLKS! Yes, depression is real and can really hurt you and fear can cripple you but, only if you let them. You also have to recognize the difference between self pity and dep
First, I will tell you that 37626 is now JustSally so you don't get more confused.
Now...today is a big day at our house. It is Gracie's appointed birthday (we don't really know which day that was since she was a rescue). Soon, we will have her birthday "party" - a can of kitty tuna topped with a big bow - and my bad rendition of "happy birthday". It may sound 'silly' but, she is my family, now - she will celebrate with me when it comes my birthday. Fair's fair
This may seem like a strange entry for a site given to helping but, I have NO COMPLAINTS.
The weather is back to mostly sunny after a week of rain,
the landlord (instead of me) is cutting the grass,
I am not in need of anything,
the bills are all paid to date and I still have a few bucks in the bank,
it's hot but it's summer - that's how it's supposed to be,
the cat is happy and sassy,
my computer gremlins faded away,
I'm feeling and doing fine,
and I have friends - you.
I
I read a post today about one fellow getting a new PT and how much difference it made. I got me thinking about my hubby's unfortunate experience with stroke.
First of all, he was having strokes and didn't know it, said nothing, and got worse for who knows how long before it was finally diagnosed because of another injury.
Once he was diagnosed, nothing was done for him...no meds (not even aspirin), no therapy, no followup - just "quit working and take it easy"! He retired on disability
So glad I have a printer! I finally finished posting (or re-posting) everything needed for an emergency...a large medical alert sign for rescuers, a picture labeled "pet cat" so Gracie will receive the care she needs, and a copy of my I.C.E. card...all on the mirror as you enter the house. I wear a phone for emergency use and that has the medical alert logo on it plus ICE in the directory. My wallet has the ICE card in it's outer window. My legal documents are all updated. Big job finished!
Had to shop for groceries today while it was not raining (70% every day) and I found myself short handed (pun) so, I used my left hand and arm to carry various lightweight items to my cart. It worked fine (except for the ice cream which kept slipping). I used the hand again when I got home to carry the bags into the house; I hung light bags on it and didn't drop them. I was even able to use it to tie knots in a large trash bag (all the extra packaging from my purchases). It felt good to h
It was a pleasant realization this morning just how far I have come. I needed to prune back the bushes around my satellite dish and I realized I was standing there on the lumpy grass reaching for sprouts without using my cane or leaning on anything else. I was balancing on my own - all on my own. For someone who collapsed in therapy and couldn't move at all at first, it was a great ,moment. :thumbsu:
Nice sunny day today. Good day to share a couple of head-shakers.
When I came home from the hospital (finally), I was told a friend had "tidied up" my home for me. Well, imagine my surprise when I walked in the door and saw the second biggest mess I'd ever seen! It looked like a tornado had struck INSIDE! Even the garbage was 2 month's old! Phew! It took me a week to put the place back in order and I live in a small space - a motorhhome! Tidied?! LOL
Meanwhile, another friend wa
First, no emails, texts, or phone calls from that crazy "friend". Yea!!
It has been a pleasant, relaxing day with alternating sun and rain. The only consternation has been why someone doesn't call back when they say they will. I'm waiting to find out if I have a ride to the doc's this week but, I'm still waiting. I guess he's got problem getting a commitment. It hasn't spoiled my day.
I didn't sleep well last night so, I don't know if I'll still be awake at chat time (I never was g
