Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 No sorry too busy, no time to halt. ) J/K treprice2000@... writes: This is a test post to see if the board has come to a screeching halt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I just hit the delete button. If it doesn't pertain to me or I feel I can not help, I let it go. We can't read everything. Connie lady_luvs_fishing@... writes: know exactly what u mean..... ruth davenport <rmurfdav@...> wrote: I sort of lose interest in our site when I open thesite and find 90 messages with 8 in row from the sameperson. Out of frustration I don't have time I justdelete most. I think the heat is getting to me, too. Love and best wishes to all who are dealing with acurrent challenge. I'm sure glad people on this sitewere active when I needed to feel supported with my RHreplacement back on Oct. Hope I have been some help.LOVE RUTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I'm a THR and, can't relate to TKR but, may need to do it someday. The e-mails can get overwhelming. Connie cindyj4652@... writes: I do that too. I am having TKR on August 1. I delete stuff about THRs because that doesn't help me and I can't add anything to that. I don't have the energy for reading all of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I was wondering the same thing ... maybe it's just too hot to be sitting at the computer. screeching halt? This is a test post to see if the board has come to a screeching halt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I sort of lose interest in our site when I open the site and find 90 messages with 8 in row from the same person. Out of frustration I don't have time I just delete most. I think the heat is getting to me, too. Love and best wishes to all who are dealing with a current challenge. I'm sure glad people on this site were active when I needed to feel supported with my RH replacement back on Oct. Hope I have been some help. LOVE RUTH --- Carol <carolann1312004@...> wrote: > Nope, I see your post, but it has been pretty quiet > lately. > > > treprice2000 <treprice2000@...> wrote: > This is a test post to see if the board has come to > a screeching halt. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Lee You are in inspiration. I realize I have picked up a few pounds from eating Ice cream during this heat wave. I can feel the extra pound and want to take them off. Thanks RUTH --- lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: > No, I'm here. > > I'm happy to say, that I have done some " adjusting " > to the way I eat and > have lost 4 lbs this week. I can already tell the > difference it has on my > hip that is about to be replaced--I'm not needing my > cane as much. > > lee > > > > ******** > " Life is not a journey to the grave with the > intention of arriving safely in > a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid > in broadside, > thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly > proclaiming 'WOW What a > Ride!' " > > > > > _____ > > From: Joint Replacement > [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On > Behalf Of treprice2000 > Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 10:38 AM > Joint Replacement > Subject: screeching halt? > > > This is a test post to see if the board has come to > a screeching halt. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Thanks.... I don't expect to lose that much every week. I'll take what I can get. I have been battling my weight forever it seems. Nothing like a health issue to get you motivated...... ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of ruth davenportSent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:08 AMJoint Replacement Subject: RE: screeching halt? LeeYou are in inspiration. I realize I have picked up afew pounds from eating Ice cream during this heatwave. I can feel the extra pound and want to takethem off. Thanks RUTH--- lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote:> No, I'm here.> > I'm happy to say, that I have done some "adjusting"> to the way I eat and> have lost 4 lbs this week. I can already tell the> difference it has on my> hip that is about to be replaced--I'm not needing my> cane as much.> > lee> > > > ******** > "Life is not a journey to the grave with the> intention of arriving safely in> a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid> in broadside,> thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly> proclaiming 'WOW What a> Ride!'"> > > > > _____ > > From: Joint Replacement > [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On> Behalf Of treprice2000> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 10:38 AM> Joint Replacement > Subject: screeching halt?> > > This is a test post to see if the board has come to> a screeching halt.> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 the number of posts always follows a wave. from so many it seems endless to silence. the weather, vacations and surgery play a roll in how often some folks are on-line. i'm kind of here all day so i stay up to date on my messages _____________________________________________________________________ FREE Emoticons for your email! Click Here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 know exactly what u mean..... ruth davenport <rmurfdav@...> wrote: I sort of lose interest in our site when I open thesite and find 90 messages with 8 in row from the sameperson. Out of frustration I don't have time I justdelete most. I think the heat is getting to me, too. Love and best wishes to all who are dealing with acurrent challenge. I'm sure glad people on this sitewere active when I needed to feel supported with my RHreplacement back on Oct. Hope I have been some help.LOVE RUTH--- Carol <carolann1312004@...> wrote:> Nope, I see your post, but it has been pretty quiet> lately.> > > treprice2000 <treprice2000@...> wrote:> This is a test post to see if the board has come to> a screeching halt.> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Has orthodoc left us? Re: screeching halt? know exactly what u mean..... ruth davenport <rmurfdav@...> wrote: I sort of lose interest in our site when I open thesite and find 90 messages with 8 in row from the sameperson. Out of frustration I don't have time I justdelete most. I think the heat is getting to me, too. Love and best wishes to all who are dealing with acurrent challenge. I'm sure glad people on this sitewere active when I needed to feel supported with my RHreplacement back on Oct. Hope I have been some help.LOVE RUTH--- Carol <carolann1312004@...> wrote:> Nope, I see your post, but it has been pretty quiet> lately.> > > treprice2000 <treprice2000@...> wrote:> This is a test post to see if the board has come to> a screeching halt.> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I do that too. I am having TKR on August 1. I delete stuff about THRs because that doesn't help me and I can't add anything to that. I don't have the energy for reading all of it. tashadow@... wrote: I just hit the delete button. If it doesn't pertain to me or I feel I can not help, I let it go. We can't read everything. Connie lady_luvs_fishing@... writes: know exactly what u mean..... ruth davenport <rmurfdav@...> wrote: I sort of lose interest in our site when I open thesite and find 90 messages with 8 in row from the sameperson. Out of frustration I don't have time I justdelete most. I think the heat is getting to me, too. Love and best wishes to all who are dealing with acurrent challenge. I'm sure glad people on this sitewere active when I needed to feel supported with my RHreplacement back on Oct. Hope I have been some help.LOVE RUTH God bless you!__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I'm still here. On 7/21/05, tashadow@... <tashadow@...> wrote: > > I'm a THR and, can't relate to TKR but, may need to do it someday. The > e-mails can get overwhelming. > > Connie > cindyj4652@... writes: > I do that too. I am having TKR on August 1. I delete stuff about THRs > because that doesn't help me and I can't add anything to that. I don't have > the energy for reading all of it. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Hello, so am I. It did get pretty quiet though didn't it. Ortho Doc <orthospecialist@...> wrote: I'm still here. On 7/21/05, tashadow@... <tashadow@...> wrote:> > I'm a THR and, can't relate to TKR but, may need to do it someday. The> e-mails can get overwhelming. > > Connie> cindyj4652@... writes:> I do that too. I am having TKR on August 1. I delete stuff about THRs> because that doesn't help me and I can't add anything to that. I don't have> the energy for reading all of it. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I had to go car shopping; no one can implant what the current one needs. Marge Nope, I see your post, but it has been pretty quiet lately. treprice2000 <treprice2000@...> wrote: This is a test post to see if the board has come to a screeching halt. Start your day with - make it your home page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 I can feel your pain. Hang in there, try icing it or heat. My knee has gotten worse since the heat started and, I got an injection in it. Connie cindyj4652@... writes: Yep sometimes it bites hard. Been there, done that too many times. Am I going to make it till the 1st without pulling my hair out? I'm in pain here. I hate using these words and God forgive me but DAMMIT IT HURTS!!!! I am using a mild pain pill but it isn't helping and I'd rather not go on something stronger till I have my surgery. Thanks for letting me vent. It helps sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Oh goodness, I'd say enough too. I know the feeling about the body going bad. Between this hot, humid weather we are having keeping my asthma going, my knee keeping me awake at night, and my diabetes being on a roller coaster of high/low, I am LOSING MY MIND. I'm trying to keep a grip, but I don't know if I'm going to make another week waiting till the 1st for my TKR. It feels good to vent. I wonder if that is what a volcano feels like. It has to be. When the pressure builds up and the hot stuff finds a hole, whoosh. Yeah, it is a big relief to release the pent up junk. I'm glad you found a car you like. We have a little Chevy Cavalier. I will have to set the seat back a little when I have my surgery but I'll manage. Take care, marge <palybami@...> wrote: Thanks , Sympathy feels so good! It has reached the point where it is going bad in series. [Come to think of it, so is my body! I am tired of fixing it, but it is not shifting properly. When the mechanic said, "$ 1600" --I said, "ENOUGH!" We found a lovely Chrysler Town and Country, so I may be back real soon. lol My TLHR loves the height of the seat. And my two TKRs feel right at home and are delighted with the extra room to reposition [ just to keep this thread on track here.] lol hugs Marge Yuck, I'm sorry. I know that costs money. What happened that can't be implanted? marge <palybami@...> wrote: I had to go car shopping; no one can implant what the current one needs. Marge Nope, I see your post, but it has been pretty quiet lately. treprice2000 <treprice2000@...> wrote: This is a test post to see if the board has come to a screeching halt. Start your day with - make it your home page God bless you! Do you ?Read only the mail you want - SpamGuard. God bless you!__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Yep sometimes it bites hard. Been there, done that too many times. Am I going to make it till the 1st without pulling my hair out? I'm in pain here. I hate using these words and God forgive me but DAMMIT IT HURTS!!!! I am using a mild pain pill but it isn't helping and I'd rather not go on something stronger till I have my surgery. Thanks for letting me vent. It helps sometimes. lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: Jeez, until I read "it is not shifting properly" I thought you were talking about your hip/knee...... Car trouble bites. I hope yours gets remidied soon! Blessings, lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of margeSent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:32 PMJoint Replacement Subject: Re: screeching halt? Thanks , Sympathy feels so good! It has reached the point where it is going bad in series. [Come to think of it, so is my body! I am tired of fixing it, but it is not shifting properly. When the mechanic said, "$ 1600" --I said, "ENOUGH!" We found a lovely Chrysler Town and Country, so I may be back real soon. lol My TLHR loves the height of the seat. And my two TKRs feel right at home and are delighted with the extra room to reposition [ just to keep this thread on track here.] lol hugs Marge Yuck, I'm sorry. I know that costs money. What happened that can't be implanted? marge <palybami@...> wrote: I had to go car shopping; no one can implant what the current one needs. Marge Nope, I see your post, but it has been pretty quiet lately. treprice2000 <treprice2000@...> wrote: This is a test post to see if the board has come to a screeching halt. Start your day with - make it your home page God bless you! Do you ?Read only the mail you want - SpamGuard. God bless you!__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 I hear ya, .... I'm taking OTC Alleve (double dose) 2 times a day. Unless I keep up the cycle, it doesn't work. I have until the 31st before my surgery. And it's not only my hip--it seems to have a domino effect all the way below my knee..... Grrrrrrr.... lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of Bill and CanterSent: Friday, July 22, 2005 9:41 AMJoint Replacement Subject: RE: screeching halt? Yep sometimes it bites hard. Been there, done that too many times. Am I going to make it till the 1st without pulling my hair out? I'm in pain here. I hate using these words and God forgive me but DAMMIT IT HURTS!!!! I am using a mild pain pill but it isn't helping and I'd rather not go on something stronger till I have my surgery. Thanks for letting me vent. It helps sometimes. lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: Jeez, until I read "it is not shifting properly" I thought you were talking about your hip/knee...... Car trouble bites. I hope yours gets remidied soon! Blessings, lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of margeSent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:32 PMJoint Replacement Subject: Re: screeching halt? Thanks , Sympathy feels so good! It has reached the point where it is going bad in series. [Come to think of it, so is my body! I am tired of fixing it, but it is not shifting properly. When the mechanic said, "$ 1600" --I said, "ENOUGH!" We found a lovely Chrysler Town and Country, so I may be back real soon. lol My TLHR loves the height of the seat. And my two TKRs feel right at home and are delighted with the extra room to reposition [ just to keep this thread on track here.] lol hugs Marge Yuck, I'm sorry. I know that costs money. What happened that can't be implanted? marge <palybami@...> wrote: I had to go car shopping; no one can implant what the current one needs. Marge Nope, I see your post, but it has been pretty quiet lately. treprice2000 <treprice2000@...> wrote: This is a test post to see if the board has come to a screeching halt. Start your day with - make it your home page God bless you! Do you ?Read only the mail you want - SpamGuard. God bless you! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 I have had it. I can't take aleve (causes tummy troubles). I use Tramadol right now. Man, you got a whole month. God love ya, that bites too. I know about the domino thing. My knee hurting makes my whole leg hurt, and when I favor the knee my back hurts worse. GRRR. It's a mess too, but that is for another time. I don't know what I'll do with it. My OS is talking about sending me to a spine specialist for an evaluation, but we are going to fix my knee first and go from there. I'll keep praying for strength to go for both of us. lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: I hear ya, .... I'm taking OTC Alleve (double dose) 2 times a day. Unless I keep up the cycle, it doesn't work. I have until the 31st before my surgery. And it's not only my hip--it seems to have a domino effect all the way below my knee..... Grrrrrrr.... lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of Bill and CanterSent: Friday, July 22, 2005 9:41 AMJoint Replacement Subject: RE: screeching halt? Yep sometimes it bites hard. Been there, done that too many times. Am I going to make it till the 1st without pulling my hair out? I'm in pain here. I hate using these words and God forgive me but DAMMIT IT HURTS!!!! I am using a mild pain pill but it isn't helping and I'd rather not go on something stronger till I have my surgery. Thanks for letting me vent. It helps sometimes. lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: Jeez, until I read "it is not shifting properly" I thought you were talking about your hip/knee...... Car trouble bites. I hope yours gets remidied soon! Blessings, lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of margeSent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:32 PMJoint Replacement Subject: Re: screeching halt? Thanks , Sympathy feels so good! It has reached the point where it is going bad in series. [Come to think of it, so is my body! I am tired of fixing it, but it is not shifting properly. When the mechanic said, "$ 1600" --I said, "ENOUGH!" We found a lovely Chrysler Town and Country, so I may be back real soon. lol My TLHR loves the height of the seat. And my two TKRs feel right at home and are delighted with the extra room to reposition [ just to keep this thread on track here.] lol hugs Marge Yuck, I'm sorry. I know that costs money. What happened that can't be implanted? marge <palybami@...> wrote: I had to go car shopping; no one can implant what the current one needs. Marge Nope, I see your post, but it has been pretty quiet lately. treprice2000 <treprice2000@...> wrote: This is a test post to see if the board has come to a screeching halt. Start your day with - make it your home page God bless you! Do you ?Read only the mail you want - SpamGuard. God bless you! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 I'm dealing with it. I just don't know how much longer I can. This heat has been rough on all of us. My asthma is not being helped by it at all. I feel like I'm smothering sometimes. I have tried everything. I'll be ok it just helps to let out the frustrations sometimes. Thanks, tashadow@... wrote: I can feel your pain. Hang in there, try icing it or heat. My knee has gotten worse since the heat started and, I got an injection in it. Connie cindyj4652@... writes: Yep sometimes it bites hard. Been there, done that too many times. Am I going to make it till the 1st without pulling my hair out? I'm in pain here. I hate using these words and God forgive me but DAMMIT IT HURTS!!!! I am using a mild pain pill but it isn't helping and I'd rather not go on something stronger till I have my surgery. Thanks for letting me vent. It helps sometimes. God bless you!__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 I will too, ,.... thank you! ML ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of Bill and CanterSent: Friday, July 22, 2005 10:04 AMJoint Replacement Subject: RE: screeching halt? I have had it. I can't take aleve (causes tummy troubles). I use Tramadol right now. Man, you got a whole month. God love ya, that bites too. I know about the domino thing. My knee hurting makes my whole leg hurt, and when I favor the knee my back hurts worse. GRRR. It's a mess too, but that is for another time. I don't know what I'll do with it. My OS is talking about sending me to a spine specialist for an evaluation, but we are going to fix my knee first and go from there. I'll keep praying for strength to go for both of us. lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: I hear ya, .... I'm taking OTC Alleve (double dose) 2 times a day. Unless I keep up the cycle, it doesn't work. I have until the 31st before my surgery. And it's not only my hip--it seems to have a domino effect all the way below my knee..... Grrrrrrr.... lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of Bill and CanterSent: Friday, July 22, 2005 9:41 AMJoint Replacement Subject: RE: screeching halt? Yep sometimes it bites hard. Been there, done that too many times. Am I going to make it till the 1st without pulling my hair out? I'm in pain here. I hate using these words and God forgive me but DAMMIT IT HURTS!!!! I am using a mild pain pill but it isn't helping and I'd rather not go on something stronger till I have my surgery. Thanks for letting me vent. It helps sometimes. lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: Jeez, until I read "it is not shifting properly" I thought you were talking about your hip/knee...... Car trouble bites. I hope yours gets remidied soon! Blessings, lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of margeSent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:32 PMJoint Replacement Subject: Re: screeching halt? Thanks , Sympathy feels so good! It has reached the point where it is going bad in series. [Come to think of it, so is my body! I am tired of fixing it, but it is not shifting properly. When the mechanic said, "$ 1600" --I said, "ENOUGH!" We found a lovely Chrysler Town and Country, so I may be back real soon. lol My TLHR loves the height of the seat. And my two TKRs feel right at home and are delighted with the extra room to reposition [ just to keep this thread on track here.] lol hugs Marge Yuck, I'm sorry. I know that costs money. What happened that can't be implanted? marge <palybami@...> wrote: I had to go car shopping; no one can implant what the current one needs. Marge Nope, I see your post, but it has been pretty quiet lately. treprice2000 <treprice2000@...> wrote: This is a test post to see if the board has come to a screeching halt. Start your day with - make it your home page God bless you! Do you ?Read only the mail you want - SpamGuard. God bless you! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 No problem. I like having found the groups I'm in. It helps that other people know what you have to deal with. Thanks to everyone for being there. lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: I will too, ,.... thank you! ML ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of Bill and CanterSent: Friday, July 22, 2005 10:04 AMJoint Replacement Subject: RE: screeching halt? I have had it. I can't take aleve (causes tummy troubles). I use Tramadol right now. Man, you got a whole month. God love ya, that bites too. I know about the domino thing. My knee hurting makes my whole leg hurt, and when I favor the knee my back hurts worse. GRRR. It's a mess too, but that is for another time. I don't know what I'll do with it. My OS is talking about sending me to a spine specialist for an evaluation, but we are going to fix my knee first and go from there. I'll keep praying for strength to go for both of us. lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: I hear ya, .... I'm taking OTC Alleve (double dose) 2 times a day. Unless I keep up the cycle, it doesn't work. I have until the 31st before my surgery. And it's not only my hip--it seems to have a domino effect all the way below my knee..... Grrrrrrr.... lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of Bill and CanterSent: Friday, July 22, 2005 9:41 AMJoint Replacement Subject: RE: screeching halt? Yep sometimes it bites hard. Been there, done that too many times. Am I going to make it till the 1st without pulling my hair out? I'm in pain here. I hate using these words and God forgive me but DAMMIT IT HURTS!!!! I am using a mild pain pill but it isn't helping and I'd rather not go on something stronger till I have my surgery. Thanks for letting me vent. It helps sometimes. lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: Jeez, until I read "it is not shifting properly" I thought you were talking about your hip/knee...... Car trouble bites. I hope yours gets remidied soon! Blessings, lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of margeSent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:32 PMJoint Replacement Subject: Re: screeching halt? Thanks , Sympathy feels so good! It has reached the point where it is going bad in series. [Come to think of it, so is my body! I am tired of fixing it, but it is not shifting properly. When the mechanic said, "$ 1600" --I said, "ENOUGH!" We found a lovely Chrysler Town and Country, so I may be back real soon. lol My TLHR loves the height of the seat. And my two TKRs feel right at home and are delighted with the extra room to reposition [ just to keep this thread on track here.] lol hugs Marge Yuck, I'm sorry. I know that costs money. What happened that can't be implanted? marge <palybami@...> wrote: I had to go car shopping; no one can implant what the current one needs. Marge Nope, I see your post, but it has been pretty quiet lately. treprice2000 <treprice2000@...> wrote: This is a test post to see if the board has come to a screeching halt. Start your day with - make it your home page God bless you! Do you ?Read only the mail you want - SpamGuard. God bless you! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 cindy, i want to ask kind of a stupid question. why do you want to put up with the pain and not go on anything stronger until surgery?? i hurt all of the time (chronic) but i got tired of it, after a few years, and decided to see my dr. about it. in this forum i read it over and over where people are in so much pain it takes over their lives and would rather suffer than take medication. i guess i just don't understand. people take vitamins+minerals every day, baby aspirin every day, heartburn meds everyday, anti-cancer meds everyday but they can be in terrible pain and their comment is "no thanks i'll be o:k ". it was kind of a hard decision for me too but i sat down with my dr. and said let's talk about addiction, define it for me. addiction seems to be the greatest concern people have. the other question was is a person better off to take large amounts of over the counter meds for short periods or take small doses of prescription meds for a longer time. being in pain for 30 - 40 more years didn't seem like a smart choice and when we looked the time span addiction became a lot smaller issue also. with the right med choices, side effects are almost non existent, it's reaction to other medicines is minor, no long term stomach damage and i get a part of my life back because the pain is kept in check _____________________________________________________________________ FREE Emoticons for your email! Click Here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Your question is not stupid, it's being honest. I thank you for that. Addiction isn't what I'm worried about. Getting used to a medicine and maybe needing more that's the problem. It's called tolerance. I did this before when I was having dental problems. I got used to a dosage and had to increase it for relief. I don't want to do that here. Yes, I do take a pain med, it just isn't as effective as something stronger would be. It bumps the edge off it's just been really wet here in my area, and when it is wet for more than a few days the dampness sets up in the bones and makes me hurt more. And it didn't help matters at all that my chair shifted a little while ago and I banged my knee on the desk. I prop my foot up under the computer desk and it is easier on my knee and back. If the chair rolls suddenly sometimes I can't pull my foot down fast enough and my knee hits the leg of the desk. It is tubular steel under there not a an enclosed wood thing. I try to sit still but I have to stretch sometimes. We have wood floors so the chair rolls easily. I understand where you are coming from but I will cope. I see the OS next week for final pre-op instructions and I'll ask about the med thing. In the mean time I'll make do with what I have. Speaking of meds it is time to take mine. Take care, b-gcoffey <b-gcoffey@...> wrote: cindy, i want to ask kind of a stupid question. why do you want to put up with the pain and not go on anything stronger until surgery?? i hurt all of the time (chronic) but i got tired of it, after a few years, and decided to see my dr. about it. in this forum i read it over and over where people are in so much pain it takes over their lives and would rather suffer than take medication. i guess i just don't understand. people take vitamins+minerals every day, baby aspirin every day, heartburn meds everyday, anti-cancer meds everyday but they can be in terrible pain and their comment is "no thanks i'll be o:k ". it was kind of a hard decision for me too but i sat down with my dr. and said let's talk about addiction, define it for me. addiction seems to be the greatest concern people have. the other question was is a person better off to take large amounts of over the counter meds for short periods or take small doses of prescription meds for a longer time. being in pain for 30 - 40 more years didn't seem like a smart choice and when we looked the time span addiction became a lot smaller issue also. with the right med choices, side effects are almost non existent, it's reaction to other medicines is minor, no long term stomach damage and i get a part of my life back because the pain is kept in check _____________________________________________________________________ FREE Emoticons for your email! Click Here! God bless you!__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Oh, you precious girls bring the tears to my eyes. Three years ago I was just like you, really and honest to goodness. I thought twice about getting out of my computer chair to even go potty! Every step made me groan in pain. I cried and ranted and I raved, and I have a daughter who has not yet forgiven me for my mouth. But today? My legs are strong and sturdy. I can 'corner' on command--can you believe that? I remember the day I did it automatically--lol--I stopped and cheered for me and made everyone watch while I did it again! I have no more pain in either hips or knees. The spine is a different story, but that is for another day. Yes, I am out looking for another car so I can go, go, go. Hang in Leigh and and Connie, and holler all you want to! I will listen, I am not going anywhere more exciting. I will be here for you. I will walk with you, hold my hand. Blessings on thee, Marge No problem. I like having found the groups I'm in. It helps that other people know what you have to deal with. Thanks to everyone for being there. lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: I will too, ,.... thank you! ML ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of Bill and CanterSent: Friday, July 22, 2005 10:04 AMJoint Replacement Subject: RE: screeching halt? I have had it. I can't take aleve (causes tummy troubles). I use Tramadol right now. Man, you got a whole month. God love ya, that bites too. I know about the domino thing. My knee hurting makes my whole leg hurt, and when I favor the knee my back hurts worse. GRRR. It's a mess too, but that is for another time. I don't know what I'll do with it. My OS is talking about sending me to a spine specialist for an evaluation, but we are going to fix my knee first and go from there. I'll keep praying for strength to go for both of us. lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: I hear ya, .... I'm taking OTC Alleve (double dose) 2 times a day. Unless I keep up the cycle, it doesn't work. I have until the 31st before my surgery. And it's not only my hip--it seems to have a domino effect all the way below my knee..... Grrrrrrr.... lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of Bill and CanterSent: Friday, July 22, 2005 9:41 AMJoint Replacement Subject: RE: screeching halt? Yep sometimes it bites hard. Been there, done that too many times. Am I going to make it till the 1st without pulling my hair out? I'm in pain here. I hate using these words and God forgive me but DAMMIT IT HURTS!!!! I am using a mild pain pill but it isn't helping and I'd rather not go on something stronger till I have my surgery. Thanks for letting me vent. It helps sometimes. lee <gone2thedogs14@...> wrote: Jeez, until I read "it is not shifting properly" I thought you were talking about your hip/knee...... Car trouble bites. I hope yours gets remidied soon! Blessings, lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of margeSent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:32 PMJoint Replacement Subject: Re: screeching halt? Thanks , Sympathy feels so good! It has reached the point where it is going bad in series. [Come to think of it, so is my body! I am tired of fixing it, but it is not shifting properly. When the mechanic said, "$ 1600" --I said, "ENOUGH!" We found a lovely Chrysler Town and Country, so I may be back real soon. lol My TLHR loves the height of the seat. And my two TKRs feel right at home and are delighted with the extra room to reposition [ just to keep this thread on track here.] lol hugs Marge Yuck, I'm sorry. I know that costs money. What happened that can't be implanted? marge <palybami@...> wrote: I had to go car shopping; no one can implant what the current one needs. Marge Nope, I see your post, but it has been pretty quiet lately. treprice2000 <treprice2000@...> wrote: This is a test post to see if the board has come to a screeching halt. Start your day with - make it your home page God bless you! Do you ?Read only the mail you want - SpamGuard. God bless you! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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