COLD DARK ROOM

[Ray--Opo]

Wow. I did go ahead and start a short burst of Prednisone for my shoulder (like my doc said) today. He didn't want to because I'm on prolia for heavens sake but he knew I needed it. It helped within a couple of hours. Yeah . I was having internal fits but took it anyway. I pretty much know there's corny stuff in it but it worked and it'll only be for 4 more days. So youall have Cathie on steroids

I am going to enjoy the shot soon also.
About 2 weeks ago I fell transferring from my easy chair to my power chair. I feel backwards and put my lefthand behind me to break the fall. Well I fractured my thumb. Also twisted my knee and I see the orthopedic surgeon Tues. That's when I will get my shot. The orthopedic surgeon who looked at my hand. Said if my thumb still hurt when I see him next. He will give me a shot.
Yep two different doctors who work in the same building. One specialist for hands and shoulders. One specialist for knees and ankles.
Wearing this brace for my thumb but being a is the only one I have. It is not helping like it should.
My thumb is hurting now.
So goodbye

 

[jeff kushner]

Ray, I'm sorry you hurt yourself....especially because I would guess ANY injury has magnified consequences for you in doing stuff. That sucks. I got a story to make you feel better about falling! My ex falls, she's a "faller"! She's a couple years younger than I am so she's just over 60.....two weeks ago she FELL INTO THE POTOMAC RIVER AT THE NATIONAL HARBORPLACE on a very busy Sunday afternoon and had to be removed from the water by a boat(she's not an athlete)! LMAO.......she didn't tell me, my oldest ratted her out. I gave her a week before I called her. Apparently, it was an 8 foot drop from the 75foot wide pier to the water.

I'm humbled and fortunate that I do not need those shots! I'm very happy that my friends are able to get relief.....watch that "juice" Ms Cathie, don't get cranky & argumentative on us. LOL

I hate that shot and I generally deal fairly well with pain w/o meds BUT...
I avoid THAT shot(typically injected with a No2 pencil sized needle) like most of us avoided COVID 2 yrs ago......GOD those shots hurt! I've had two of those shots, in the knee and another dr wanted to put one in my wrist earlier this year and looked at me like I had 3 eyes when I told him no.

I don't mind a regular actual shot.....it's the size of the cortisone needle they use, and the jamming of it between the joints.....oh hell no! LOL

(now you guys know Superman's REAL kryptonite)

 

[Lyn W]

I am going to enjoy the shot soon also.
About 2 weeks ago I fell transferring from my easy chair to my power chair. I feel backwards and put my lefthand behind me to break the fall. Well I fractured my thumb. Also twisted my knee and I see the orthopedic surgeon Tues. That's when I will get my shot. The orthopedic surgeon who looked at my hand. Said if my thumb still hurt when I see him next. He will give me a shot.
Yep two different doctors who work in the same building. One specialist for hands and shoulders. One specialist for knees and ankles.
Wearing this brace for my thumb but being a is the only one I have. It is not helping like it should.
My thumb is hurting now.
So goodbye

Sorry you're in the wars again Ray and hope they can sort out your thumb and knee asap.

 

[Lyn W]

Ray, I'm sorry you hurt yourself....especially because I would guess ANY injury has magnified consequences for you in doing stuff. That sucks. I got a story to make you feel better about falling! My ex falls, she's a "faller"! She's a couple years younger than I am so she's just over 60.....two weeks ago she FELL INTO THE POTOMAC RIVER AT THE NATIONAL HARBORPLACE on a very busy Sunday afternoon and had to be removed from the water by a boat(she's not an athlete)! LMAO.......she didn't tell me, my oldest ratted her out. I gave her a week before I called her. Apparently, it was an 8 foot drop from the 75foot wide pier to the water.

I'm humbled and fortunate that I do not need those shots! I'm very happy that my friends are able to get relief.....watch that "juice" Ms Cathie, don't get cranky & argumentative on us. LOL

I hate that shot and I generally deal fairly well with pain w/o meds BUT...
I avoid THAT shot(typically injected with a No2 pencil sized needle) like most of us avoided COVID 2 yrs ago......GOD those shots hurt! I've had two of those shots, in the knee and another dr wanted to put one in my wrist earlier this year and looked at me like I had 3 eyes when I told him no.

I don't mind a regular actual shot.....it's the size of the cortisone needle they use, and the jamming of it between the joints.....oh hell no! LOL

(now you guys know Superman's REAL kryptonite)

Your ex wife had a lucky escape! I can't help wondering why with such a wide pier she was so close to the edge though!

 

[Lyn W]

Good afternoon/evening all,
Laptop still not fixed yet - man coming on Friday. He has to travel a couple of hundred miles to get to me but it's part of Dells warranty that they'll repair in your own home. I would feel sorry for him but you wouldn't believe the effort and concentration it takes for me to get the pointer in the right place to click on a like or smilies, so it's his job and if Dell are prepared to pay him to travel I shouldn't worry. I just can't wait to get back to normal use of my laptop.

My nephew's wife baby and father in law have made it back to Vegas OK - Sam has to wait until his new American passport arrives before he can head home. His father in law is spending some time in Vegas before he flies back to his own home in Ohio. It was great seeing them all and we miss the baby - she is quite a little character. I hope they'll be able to come back next year. Thank goodness for technology and Zoom so that we get to see pictures and videos and even live time with her.

I hope everyone is OK and that Cathie is coping with her steroids and Ray with his injuries.
I'll pop in when I'm next feeling patient enough - until then take care. See you soon!

 

[Lyn W]

Forgot to say Happy Halloween!
We've had very heavy rain showers all evening so no little ones visiting for trick or treats.
Hope you have a good time if any of you are having parties etc.

 

[Cathie G]

I am going to enjoy the shot soon also.
About 2 weeks ago I fell transferring from my easy chair to my power chair. I feel backwards and put my lefthand behind me to break the fall. Well I fractured my thumb. Also twisted my knee and I see the orthopedic surgeon Tues. That's when I will get my shot. The orthopedic surgeon who looked at my hand. Said if my thumb still hurt when I see him next. He will give me a shot.
Yep two different doctors who work in the same building. One specialist for hands and shoulders. One specialist for knees and ankles.
Wearing this brace for my thumb but being a is the only one I have. It is not helping like it should.
My thumb is hurting now.
So goodbye

My stint on steroids didn't work. It felt like it would at first but it didn't in the long run. It's not bad enough for me to take pain killers yet t

 

[Cathie G]

My stint on steroids didn't work. It felt like it would at first but it didn't in the long run. It's not bad enough for me to take pain killers yet t

hough. Doggone it

 

[Cathie G]

Ray, I'm sorry you hurt yourself....especially because I would guess ANY injury has magnified consequences for you in doing stuff. That sucks. I got a story to make you feel better about falling! My ex falls, she's a "faller"! She's a couple years younger than I am so she's just over 60.....two weeks ago she FELL INTO THE POTOMAC RIVER AT THE NATIONAL HARBORPLACE on a very busy Sunday afternoon and had to be removed from the water by a boat(she's not an athlete)! LMAO.......she didn't tell me, my oldest ratted her out. I gave her a week before I called her. Apparently, it was an 8 foot drop from the 75foot wide pier to the water.

I'm humbled and fortunate that I do not need those shots! I'm very happy that my friends are able to get relief.....watch that "juice" Ms Cathie, don't get cranky & argumentative on us. LOL

I hate that shot and I generally deal fairly well with pain w/o meds BUT...
I avoid THAT shot(typically injected with a No2 pencil sized needle) like most of us avoided COVID 2 yrs ago......GOD those shots hurt! I've had two of those shots, in the knee and another dr wanted to put one in my wrist earlier this year and looked at me like I had 3 eyes when I told him no.

I don't mind a regular actual shot.....it's the size of the cortisone needle they use, and the jamming of it between the joints.....oh hell no! LOL

(now you guys know Superman's REAL kryptonite)

I'm trying my best to be nice especially after my doc just gave me pills I'm afraid the good Lord will get me if I'm not.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Sorry you're in the wars again Ray and hope they can sort out your thumb and knee asap.

Thanks Lyn, I had minor knee injuries when I was in high school playing football. Since I became a amputee I have really been putting a lot of stress on my left knee. For the last 4 years I have been getting cortisone shot about every 6 months. The pain has always been the meniscus. After this fall the only time I have real pain is when I stand on it. The pain is more in the joint, which I have never had before. Since the fall I have been putting cold packs regularly. The pain is almost tolerable now when I stand. I go to the orthopedic surgeon tomorrow. So hopefully just another shot and I will be on my way. It doesn't hurt if I bend the knee with no weight on it. Thumb will just take time to heal. Will get a shot in the thumb if it still hurts. When I go back for my next appointment in a few weeks.

 

[Ray--Opo]

My stint on steroids didn't work. It felt like it would at first but it didn't in the long run. It's not bad enough for me to take pain killers yet t

So how long did your last shot give you relief?

 

[Cathie G]

So how long did your last shot give you relief?

About one day and I took 5 days of pills. And it doesn't hurt enough to do more right now. I went ahead and took a chance on my bone problem even taking them. I'll not be doing it again. The only reason I actually took the pills was because when I redid Sapphire's outdoor enclosure, three days later I couldn't move my left arm hardly for 2 months it was still worth it

 

[Ray--Opo]

Got my cortisone shot today. The verdict is still out if it is going to work. It's been about 5 hrs. Still have pain but not as much in my knee.

 

[Cathie G]

Got my cortisone shot today. The verdict is still out if it is going to work. It's been about 5 hrs. Still have pain but not as much in my knee.

My doctor didn't want to even give the pills to me. He said it was against his better judgement but insisted because he didn't want me to have to go through that intense pain again later. So we decided to take a chance even though my bones don't need more bone loss.. And well hopefully I won't go through more pain like that again all I can say is whatever.we'll see

 

[jeff kushner]

Hope the shot is working for you Ray....when you get them in your knee(ouch), you EARNED the relief!

Ms Cathie, glad to hear you aren't going to have roid-rages here. I don't like screaming....anymore. LOL

Your ex wife had a lucky escape! I can't help wondering why with such a wide pier she was so close to the edge though!

It's a very true story but "Marge" (as my kids call their Mom) is a bit of a klutz...ok, a LOT of a klutz.
She wasn't close to the edge, to start with. She was in the middle of the pier but to her defense, there is a 1.5" surface height change between the pier and the walkway to the pier, she tripped and managed to stay up, while tripping for 20 or 30 feet before she went over the side! I asked her, "why didn't you just fall down?"....she said she couldn't.

Her new (and hopefully improved) husband was walking 25 feet in front of her and heard the crowd say a woman had gone in the water....he told me that he turned around, didn't see his wife and said "ah sh*t, it's peg"

LMAO......and as much as I like the guy(he is a prince of a man), he isn't winning any "athlete" awards either......so he watched alongside everyone else as the rescue boat arrived and fished his sweetheart out of the Potomac, in front of a few hundred new friends! Wonder if there are You Tubes posted? "Biggest fish landed"?

She did hurt her hand somehow but otherwise, only her pride is hurt. That's why I can have so much fun laughing at it!

 

[Maro2Bear]

It’s time now to bring the old banana trees in before Winter kills them off. Previous years they were closer to the house & the entire tree/pot came in. This year I’m trying a new method - removing the plants from their pots, shaking all the dirt off, wrapping up & standing in the garage to over Winter.

One bonus - fresh banana stalk luncheon for our Sully. For the last three weeks or so ive fed 3 or 4 very large banana leaves daily to Ms Sully. Just about out of leaves.

Banana Stalk Buffet

 

[Warren]

It’s time now to bring the old banana trees in before Winter kills them off. Previous years they were closer to the house & the entire tree/pot came in. This year I’m trying a new method - removing the plants from their pots, shaking all the dirt off, wrapping up & standing in the garage to over Winter.

One bonus - fresh banana stalk luncheon for our Sully. For the last three weeks or so ive fed 3 or 4 very large banana leaves daily to Ms Sully. Just about out of leaves.

Banana Stalk Buffet
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Hello Marco2Bear, I never thought to feed Sammy the stalks. He already passing enough urine, don't think he needs anymore hydration at this time. Just wanted you to see what my Banana Tree is doing, Multiplying like rabbits. Getting ready to cut them down and cover up the stalks with leaves to insulate them for the winter, worked real well last winter. Will separate them in the spring. Started with just 1 tree last spring.

 

[Ray--Opo]

It’s time now to bring the old banana trees in before Winter kills them off. Previous years they were closer to the house & the entire tree/pot came in. This year I’m trying a new method - removing the plants from their pots, shaking all the dirt off, wrapping up & standing in the garage to over Winter.

One bonus - fresh banana stalk luncheon for our Sully. For the last three weeks or so ive fed 3 or 4 very large banana leaves daily to Ms Sully. Just about out of leaves.

Banana Stalk Buffet
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I will have to try that for Opo.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Hello Marco2Bear, I never thought to feed Sammy the stalks. He already passing enough urine, don't think he needs anymore hydration at this time. Just wanted you to see what my Banana Tree is doing, Multiplying like rabbits. Getting ready to cut them down and cover up the stalks with leaves to insulate them for the winter, worked real well last winter. Will separate them in the spring. Started with just 1 tree last spring.

Those are great. My problem is that I’m not 100% sure if they are hardy types or not. I had many varieties & lost their tags years ago, so not sure what i have. Id hate to lose them.

 

[Lyn W]

Hope the shot is working for you Ray....when you get them in your knee(ouch), you EARNED the relief!

Ms Cathie, glad to hear you aren't going to have roid-rages here. I don't like screaming....anymore. LOL



It's a very true story but "Marge" (as my kids call their Mom) is a bit of a klutz...ok, a LOT of a klutz.
She wasn't close to the edge, to start with. She was in the middle of the pier but to her defense, there is a 1.5" surface height change between the pier and the walkway to the pier, she tripped and managed to stay up, while tripping for 20 or 30 feet before she went over the side! I asked her, "why didn't you just fall down?"....she said she couldn't.

Her new (and hopefully improved) husband was walking 25 feet in front of her and heard the crowd say a woman had gone in the water....he told me that he turned around, didn't see his wife and said "ah sh*t, it's peg"

LMAO......and as much as I like the guy(he is a prince of a man), he isn't winning any "athlete" awards either......so he watched alongside everyone else as the rescue boat arrived and fished his sweetheart out of the Potomac, in front of a few hundred new friends! Wonder if there are You Tubes posted? "Biggest fish landed"?

She did hurt her hand somehow but otherwise, only her pride is hurt. That's why I can have so much fun laughing at it!

I'm glad she wasn't hurt but you're right it is pretty funny. It's a pity no one filmed it. We have a programme called 'You've Been Framed' and people are paid £250 for funny clips they send in - there's a lot of American contributors so I'm sure that would have been included and made someone a bit on money.