Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 Hi a, Well I have finished the first week of school. I think I took on too much, but I am staying with it. I was okay until last night. I didn't realize the class ended at 10 o'clock and this teacher announced if you miss one class just withdraw. If you don't he will withdraw you. With the way I have been feeling and all the hospital stays, I hope I last. I guess anymore trips to the hospital will have to be done from Friday to Monday. I think I should look into some online classes. I was doing okay eating but now things are not so good. I just don't feel well again when I eat, I hope the infection isn't starting up again. This is how I felt before, guess it is time to get the stent out. I just think I have to keep going, now I am worried about my school schedule. I just heard my daughter-in-laws dad got SS disability. He applied in December, no lawyer, no going to SS doctors and he was approved. I think it was actually right over the phone. I am glad for him, he has a bad heart. How you and are feeling better. Me Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2001 Report Share Posted January 26, 2001 Hi a, I wish they would find out too. The thing is they know what is wrong, I have a bile duct narrowing. They thought it was from a tumor or mass but there is nothing there. So the U. of P. feels when I had the first attack, I passed a stone and now there is scar tissue. I have ask why not take out the scar tissue but they can't. The operation they would have to do involves taking 10 inches of the large intestines and a piece of the pancreatis. Well I would think I could become a diabetic if they mess the pancreatic organ. This surgery is not done very often. Once they take the stent out the bile duct will probably start narrowing more. It is such a mess, I am still going for another opinion. My primary felt the U. of P. was the second opinion, I don't. I feel like I am living with a time bomb. Now I don't feel as well as I did. Before I went to the U. of P. I was able to eat better than I was, since then I feel like things are getting worse. I am waiting for the results of blood test I had done to see if the infection was back. If it is I may have to go back into the hospital, it is all such a pain in neck. Hope you guys are feeling better. It is so cold out tonight, I couldn't wait to get home to my warm bed. Me Mom ---------- > From: a <aA@...> > egroups > Subject: Re: [ ] a > Date: Thursday, January 25, 2001 2:00 AM > > , > Online classes aren't bad if you can follow instructions by reading. If > that is what you have to do until you feel better, it's a good option. I > hope you are able to keep up the schedule, especially with such a strict > teacher! Sorry you're not feeling good again. I sure wish the doctors > would find out why. > I still feel pretty crappy myself. > a > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@...> > < egroups> > Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 5:55 PM > Subject: [ ] a > > > > Hi a, > > Well I have finished the first week of school. I think I took on too > > much, but I am staying with it. I was okay until last night. I didn't > > realize the class ended at 10 o'clock and this teacher announced if you > > miss one class just withdraw. If you don't he will withdraw you. With > the > > way I have been feeling and all the hospital stays, I hope I last. I > guess > > anymore trips to the hospital will have to be done from Friday to Monday. > > I think I should look into some online classes. > > I was doing okay eating but now things are not so good. I just don't feel > > well again when I eat, I hope the infection isn't starting up again. This > > is how I felt before, guess it is time to get the stent out. I just think > > I have to keep going, now I am worried about my school schedule. > > I just heard my daughter-in-laws dad got SS disability. He applied in > > December, no lawyer, no going to SS doctors and he was approved. I think > > it was actually right over the phone. I am glad for him, he has a bad > > heart. > > How you and are feeling better. > > Me Mom > > > > Chat room: chat/ > > Web pages for our group: http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ > > http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > > Change subscription options: > > > > > Chat room: chat/ > Web pages for our group: http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ > http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > Change subscription options: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2001 Report Share Posted January 28, 2001 Me Mom , I am glad you're going for another opinion. I understand what happened to the bile duct, but with the stint in, why are you still feeling sick after eating? That's what I don't understand. This really is a mess. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. a ----- Original Message ----- From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@...> < egroups> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [ ] a > Hi a, > I wish they would find out too. The thing is they know what is wrong, I > have a bile duct narrowing. They thought it was from a tumor or mass but > there is nothing there. So the U. of P. feels when I had the first attack, > I passed a stone and now there is scar tissue. I have ask why not take out > the scar tissue but they can't. The operation they would have to do > involves taking 10 inches of the large intestines and a piece of the > pancreatis. Well I would think I could become a diabetic if they mess the > pancreatic organ. This surgery is not done very often. Once they take the > stent out the bile duct will probably start narrowing more. It is such a > mess, I am still going for another opinion. My primary felt the U. of P. > was the second opinion, I don't. > I feel like I am living with a time bomb. Now I don't feel as well as I > did. Before I went to the U. of P. I was able to eat better than I was, > since then I feel like things are getting worse. I am waiting for the > results of blood test I had done to see if the infection was back. If it > is I may have to go back into the hospital, it is all such a pain in neck. > Hope you guys are feeling better. It is so cold out tonight, I couldn't > wait to get home to my warm bed. > Me Mom > > ---------- > > From: a <aA@...> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 Hi a, I am worried too but I think I have taken all the tests that can be taken. I have to call and get the stent out. Since the last scope I have felt worse, the blood work said there is no infection. I don't think I agree with that though but I guess it would show up. I think my primary is a little annoyed with me. He knows I am putting off getting the stent removed, plus he felt I should have taken the semester off. He is not the one sitting home, I have to have something to do especially with WC on my back all the time. Funny he was so against the surgery and now I think he feels it is the only answer. Sometimes it is hard going to a doctor you have known for thirty years, sometimes I think he thinks I am a kid. Hope you and are feeling better. Have a good day, Me Mom ---------- > From: a <aA@...> > > Subject: Re: [ ] a > Date: Saturday, January 27, 2001 10:31 PM > > Me Mom , > I am glad you're going for another opinion. I understand what happened to > the bile duct, but with the stint in, why are you still feeling sick after > eating? That's what I don't understand. This really is a mess. I'll keep > you in my thoughts and prayers. > a > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@...> > < egroups> > Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 6:30 PM > Subject: Re: [ ] a > > > > Hi a, > > I wish they would find out too. The thing is they know what is wrong, I > > have a bile duct narrowing. They thought it was from a tumor or mass but > > there is nothing there. So the U. of P. feels when I had the first > attack, > > I passed a stone and now there is scar tissue. I have ask why not take > out > > the scar tissue but they can't. The operation they would have to do > > involves taking 10 inches of the large intestines and a piece of the > > pancreatis. Well I would think I could become a diabetic if they mess the > > pancreatic organ. This surgery is not done very often. Once they take > the > > stent out the bile duct will probably start narrowing more. It is such a > > mess, I am still going for another opinion. My primary felt the U. of P. > > was the second opinion, I don't. > > I feel like I am living with a time bomb. Now I don't feel as well as I > > did. Before I went to the U. of P. I was able to eat better than I was, > > since then I feel like things are getting worse. I am waiting for the > > results of blood test I had done to see if the infection was back. If it > > is I may have to go back into the hospital, it is all such a pain in neck. > > Hope you guys are feeling better. It is so cold out tonight, I couldn't > > wait to get home to my warm bed. > > Me Mom > > > > ---------- > > > From: a <aA@...> > > > > > Chat room: chat/ > Web pages for our group: http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ > http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > Change subscription options: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2001 Report Share Posted January 30, 2001 Me Mom , Maybe it's time to see another doctor, the one you wanted to see. Your primary is just that, PRIMARY! He is NOT a specialist. Seeing the doctor that you really wanted to see will be your second opinion. This is much to serious to not be aggressive with. We want you to feel better, and it seems you are getting worse instead of better. Go to the Mayo, go wherever you have to go. Please think about it. We're all feeling better here thanks. I hope I hear you say that soon! hugs, a ----- Original Message ----- From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@...> < > Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 5:19 AM Subject: Re: [ ] a > Hi a, > I am worried too but I think I have taken all the tests that can be taken. > I have to call and get the stent out. Since the last scope I have felt > worse, the blood work said there is no infection. I don't think I agree > with that though but I guess it would show up. I think my primary is a > little annoyed with me. He knows I am putting off getting the stent > removed, plus he felt I should have taken the semester off. He is not the > one sitting home, I have to have something to do especially with WC on my > back all the time. Funny he was so against the surgery and now I think he > feels it is the only answer. > Sometimes it is hard going to a doctor you have known for thirty years, > sometimes I think he thinks I am a kid. > Hope you and are feeling better. Have a good day, > Me Mom > > ---------- > > From: a <aA@...> > > > > Subject: Re: [ ] a > > Date: Saturday, January 27, 2001 10:31 PM > > > > Me Mom , > > I am glad you're going for another opinion. I understand what happened > to > > the bile duct, but with the stint in, why are you still feeling sick > after > > eating? That's what I don't understand. This really is a mess. I'll > keep > > you in my thoughts and prayers. > > a > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@...> > > < egroups> > > Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 6:30 PM > > Subject: Re: [ ] a > > > > > > > Hi a, > > > I wish they would find out too. The thing is they know what is wrong, > I > > > have a bile duct narrowing. They thought it was from a tumor or mass > but > > > there is nothing there. So the U. of P. feels when I had the first > > attack, > > > I passed a stone and now there is scar tissue. I have ask why not take > > out > > > the scar tissue but they can't. The operation they would have to do > > > involves taking 10 inches of the large intestines and a piece of the > > > pancreatis. Well I would think I could become a diabetic if they mess > the > > > pancreatic organ. This surgery is not done very often. Once they take > > the > > > stent out the bile duct will probably start narrowing more. It is such > a > > > mess, I am still going for another opinion. My primary felt the U. of > P. > > > was the second opinion, I don't. > > > I feel like I am living with a time bomb. Now I don't feel as well as > I > > > did. Before I went to the U. of P. I was able to eat better than I > was, > > > since then I feel like things are getting worse. I am waiting for the > > > results of blood test I had done to see if the infection was back. If > it > > > is I may have to go back into the hospital, it is all such a pain in > neck. > > > Hope you guys are feeling better. It is so cold out tonight, I > couldn't > > > wait to get home to my warm bed. > > > Me Mom > > > > > > ---------- > > > > From: a <aA@...> > > > > > > > > > > Chat room: chat/ > > Web pages for our group: http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ > > http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > > Change subscription options: > > > Chat room: chat/ > Web pages for our group: http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ > http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > Change subscription options: > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2001 Report Share Posted March 7, 2001 LaVina, I had both knees operated on at the same time, but one was replaced and the other had pins and plates taken out. 3 months later after the holes from the pins and plates healed, I had that knee replaced. I had broken my leg 10 years earlier when my knee gave out while trying to get on a bicycle. It was broken right above the knee, and it had to be plated. Doing both at one time has advantages and disadvantages. I don't think I would do it again because it was to hard on my arms and shoulders. I never had any problems with my elbows, wrists or shoulders until I had these surgeries. I don't know if it was just a coincidence, but I don't think so. It was very stressful on everything. For people that have problems with anesthesia, having both knees done may be safer. Also for people with osteoarthritis, since it isn't a systemic disease that flares and spreads. In my humble opinion, it depends on the overall health of the person. My MIL had both of hers done when she was in her early 70's. She is now 81 and still going strong. She has no regrets about having both done. If your mom is in good health other than the OA, she may want to consider doing both. The PT afterwards isn't as bad as you think. After the first 2-3 days, the pain she is in right now is probably worse than the pain of TKN. I had the morphine pump for the first 2 days and it was wonderful. I had complete control of my pain medicine and I feel it helped a lot with rehab. I was an inpatient at a rehab hospital for 2 weeks for each replacement. I think it depends on the doctor if someone is admitted to a rehab hospital or not. Mine did because of having RA. I really hope your mom can have them done. It honestly has been a 90% improvement for me. It's been 3 almost painless years and I would do it again. Now if other joints could be replaced, I'd be REALLY happy! a ----- Original Message ----- From: Beveridge1406@... Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 2:55 PM Subject: Re: [ ] a a - did you have both your knees replaced at the same time??????? My mother has very bad osteoarthritis - can barely get around and her knees are horrible - swollen and huge - she can't take any meds except for Excedrin and once a week Voltaren because of the side effects - I keep trying to talk her into seeing a Dr. and maybe getting TKR if possible - seems like it might be easier for her to just get them both done at the same time too - I don't know though with PT and all afterwards - LaVina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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