Guest guest Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 Yup you need to get the handicap parking permit. Bonnie I know I should get one... I just always think that there's someone out there who needs that space more than I do. Then I'll be wrestling my two 34lb kids through the Wal-Mart parking lot in -30*C and a shiny Lincoln Towncar with a " rockin' grandma " bumper sticker will pull into the handicapped parking space. A little blue haired lady in fur coat and pumps will get out of the car and practically do cartwheels into the store!!!! That's when I start swearing under my breath and tell myself I NEED a parking tag!!!!! LOL No offense to any blue-haired people!! It's actually my favorite color! Onale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 Onale -- I have a handicapped parking tag. I was urged to get one after I had my heart attack and bypass surgery (I was 48 and thought I shouldn't have one of those - I don''t really need it) I fought it for six months and then applied for one. That was two years ago and I am so glad I did listen and get one. I don't use it all the time - it depends on how I feel. But when I need it, it sure helps!!!!! So, give yourself a break and get one -- you really do need it(for when you really need to use it). Take care, Patti Re: Bonnie Yup you need to get the handicap parking permit. Bonnie I know I should get one... I just always think that there's someone out there who needs that space more than I do. Onale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 Onale -- I have a handicapped parking tag. I was urged to get one after I had my heart attack and bypass surgery (I was 48 and thought I shouldn't have one of those - I don''t really need it) I fought it for six months and then applied for one. That was two years ago and I am so glad I did listen and get one. I don't use it all the time - it depends on how I feel. But when I need it, it sure helps!!!!! So, give yourself a break and get one -- you really do need it(for when you really need to use it). Take care, Patti Re: Bonnie Yup you need to get the handicap parking permit. Bonnie I know I should get one... I just always think that there's someone out there who needs that space more than I do. Onale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Sorry so long in responding Bonnie- this adjustment isn't so easy - blek and I also picked up my kids cold- nice of him to finally share lol..... Mine is for SSI- and was denied once- heard nothing for approx a year after reapplying for the re-hearing and then found a lawyer , who in turn- got the ball rolling again and supposedly there is a hearing in April before administraive law judge and so far secretary says I do have to be there.... Hugs- TJ TJ - how many times have you been denied SSD? I have been denied 2 times and finally hired a lawyer. This next time is before an administrative law judge and you have to be there unless too sick to attend. Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Hey Bonnie! Congrats on the GREAT labs!!! WooHoo!! Doing a " Snoopy Dance " for you. :-) I am so glad to hear they got your swelling under control. How long does the Cellcept study go on for? And what neph office asked you to come work for them??...the one in Pueblo area or in Colorado Springs? (Just wondering if I get to see you at my appointments if you accept it) Take care and check in when you can, Amy G. > , I haven't read my emails in a number of weeks, but I just > finished reading your post below. I am so sorry about the edema and > elevation in B/P. I truely hope the meds will help with the edema and > lowering your B/P. I feel sooooo much better after they " upped " my > Lisinopril and added Lasix 40 in addition to the HCTZ (and other > meds). It took a while to have full effect of the meds, but wow, > having normal sized legs compared to the leg swelling up to the thigh > and being able to fasten my pants is now a real treat. > > I am currently in Minneapolis, just finished a trip to Mayo. (Home > to Colorado tomorrow). I am so happy to say, this is the best labs > I've had in over 2 years, thanks to CellCept. In the past 3 months > went from proteinuria of about 2500 to a " whopping " 445. Seriously! > Weird, huh? I have been staggering between 1500 and 3000 for the past > 2 years or more. So hitting 445 was a real treat. Had a bout of > bronchitis for the past 2 weeks or so, which has been a pain, but Dr. > Fervenza changed my antibiotic, and feel a little better already. > > Please excuse me if I'm asking " the same question " after you may have > responded a million times already, but how are things going regarding > your close friend from church and the transplant process? > > I sincerely hope things quickly improve for you. It's so very > difficult to get bad news, but hopefully the B/P will normalize very > soon. I'm hopeful your renal function will stay stable. > Here's a big ((((Bry hug)))). Thinking of you often. > > Sorry I've been so deficient in keeping up with emails. Work has > been heavy duty, but alas, they just hired another part time MD and > NP. However in the mean time, I got a GREAT offer to work at the > local neph. office, and this has been an incredibly difficult > decision. Exactly my true love (working in nephrology), but there are > other things that those of us with CKD have to keep in mind as well. > > Hope you feel up to sending a post to update me on how things are > going with you and your family. Bonnie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Hey Bonnie! Congrats on the GREAT labs!!! WooHoo!! Doing a " Snoopy Dance " for you. :-) I am so glad to hear they got your swelling under control. How long does the Cellcept study go on for? And what neph office asked you to come work for them??...the one in Pueblo area or in Colorado Springs? (Just wondering if I get to see you at my appointments if you accept it) Take care and check in when you can, Amy G. > , I haven't read my emails in a number of weeks, but I just > finished reading your post below. I am so sorry about the edema and > elevation in B/P. I truely hope the meds will help with the edema and > lowering your B/P. I feel sooooo much better after they " upped " my > Lisinopril and added Lasix 40 in addition to the HCTZ (and other > meds). It took a while to have full effect of the meds, but wow, > having normal sized legs compared to the leg swelling up to the thigh > and being able to fasten my pants is now a real treat. > > I am currently in Minneapolis, just finished a trip to Mayo. (Home > to Colorado tomorrow). I am so happy to say, this is the best labs > I've had in over 2 years, thanks to CellCept. In the past 3 months > went from proteinuria of about 2500 to a " whopping " 445. Seriously! > Weird, huh? I have been staggering between 1500 and 3000 for the past > 2 years or more. So hitting 445 was a real treat. Had a bout of > bronchitis for the past 2 weeks or so, which has been a pain, but Dr. > Fervenza changed my antibiotic, and feel a little better already. > > Please excuse me if I'm asking " the same question " after you may have > responded a million times already, but how are things going regarding > your close friend from church and the transplant process? > > I sincerely hope things quickly improve for you. It's so very > difficult to get bad news, but hopefully the B/P will normalize very > soon. I'm hopeful your renal function will stay stable. > Here's a big ((((Bry hug)))). Thinking of you often. > > Sorry I've been so deficient in keeping up with emails. Work has > been heavy duty, but alas, they just hired another part time MD and > NP. However in the mean time, I got a GREAT offer to work at the > local neph. office, and this has been an incredibly difficult > decision. Exactly my true love (working in nephrology), but there are > other things that those of us with CKD have to keep in mind as well. > > Hope you feel up to sending a post to update me on how things are > going with you and your family. Bonnie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Hey Bonnie! Congrats on the GREAT labs!!! WooHoo!! Doing a " Snoopy Dance " for you. :-) I am so glad to hear they got your swelling under control. How long does the Cellcept study go on for? And what neph office asked you to come work for them??...the one in Pueblo area or in Colorado Springs? (Just wondering if I get to see you at my appointments if you accept it) Take care and check in when you can, Amy G. > , I haven't read my emails in a number of weeks, but I just > finished reading your post below. I am so sorry about the edema and > elevation in B/P. I truely hope the meds will help with the edema and > lowering your B/P. I feel sooooo much better after they " upped " my > Lisinopril and added Lasix 40 in addition to the HCTZ (and other > meds). It took a while to have full effect of the meds, but wow, > having normal sized legs compared to the leg swelling up to the thigh > and being able to fasten my pants is now a real treat. > > I am currently in Minneapolis, just finished a trip to Mayo. (Home > to Colorado tomorrow). I am so happy to say, this is the best labs > I've had in over 2 years, thanks to CellCept. In the past 3 months > went from proteinuria of about 2500 to a " whopping " 445. Seriously! > Weird, huh? I have been staggering between 1500 and 3000 for the past > 2 years or more. So hitting 445 was a real treat. Had a bout of > bronchitis for the past 2 weeks or so, which has been a pain, but Dr. > Fervenza changed my antibiotic, and feel a little better already. > > Please excuse me if I'm asking " the same question " after you may have > responded a million times already, but how are things going regarding > your close friend from church and the transplant process? > > I sincerely hope things quickly improve for you. It's so very > difficult to get bad news, but hopefully the B/P will normalize very > soon. I'm hopeful your renal function will stay stable. > Here's a big ((((Bry hug)))). Thinking of you often. > > Sorry I've been so deficient in keeping up with emails. Work has > been heavy duty, but alas, they just hired another part time MD and > NP. However in the mean time, I got a GREAT offer to work at the > local neph. office, and this has been an incredibly difficult > decision. Exactly my true love (working in nephrology), but there are > other things that those of us with CKD have to keep in mind as well. > > Hope you feel up to sending a post to update me on how things are > going with you and your family. Bonnie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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