Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Ahhhh, Kathy! What a rough day! I'm sorry you had such aggravation! When is your next trip to the hairdresser to cover that grey? LOL I hope the following story makes you feel better. I am 53 years old. I was much younger when I first got my CI - I was 51! LOL One day I accompanied my husband to his doctor appointment. I had trouble understanding this dr before my CI, and continued, even worse now, that day. As we left the office, I realized why it was worse. No CI on my head!! We pulled the waiting room apart, checked every inch of hallway and examining room and the parking lot, too. It got dark while we were inside so one of the nurses called her husband. He came with a huge truck with search lights so we could continue to examine the parking lot. No luck! I finally assumed that my CI must have stuck on the car next to me as I got out of ours earlier. It had been parked extremely close to ours and I had to squish to get out of our car. So we insisted that the dr office call every patient they had there in the previous 2 hours and ask if they had a white car. If they did, could they please check it??? This was waaayyy beyond proticol - but they did it. Feeling sick, we drove home and I went to lay down. There on my pillow was the speech processor!!! I had rested earlier in the day- it apparently fell off, and, no, I didn't notice! I was so relieved, but VERY embarrassed! We called the dr's office immediately and told them that I had found it and thanks so much for their trouble - that it had attached itself to OUR car and we didn't see it! LOL OK OK - so I lied - but I just couldn't tell the truth! LOL Hope this helps!!! <giggling> Jackie (Flash) By the way - I STILL can't understand that doctor! LOL He speaks quickly and has a " low " voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Hi again, Kathy, I read your post that said you feel sometimes that you have let your son down, especially regarding the day he didn't wear his CI and nobody noticed. Please try not to feel guilty or anything else. There is no reason. I work with Kindergarten - 2nd grade kids quite often. One of the things used to discipline is a check system. If they hit someone - check! If they are not paying attention or fooling around during lessons, check! ETC, ETC Two checks and no candy at the end of the day. (yeah - the teacher gives a small treat each day). Three checks and no recess. By the end of the first month of school for the kindergarteners and from day one for the rest, a check is given if they come to school without their CI or hearing aids or batteries. They are told, as are the parents, (some of them need to be trained, too! LOL) that it is THEIR (the kid's) responsibility to take care of their equipment. In school they must get their ALD's and at the end of the day they are responsible for plugging them back in for the next day's use. With few exceptions, this has worked beautifully. The Kindergarten kids who use rechargable batteries are helped in the first few months, and in January are given the responsibility to remember to take off the CI before recess (playground has plastic slides) and retain it afterwards and change their batteries. Some of the older kids won't tell when their batteries die and they get a check for that. It doesn't happen much after the first few checks! LOL Of course, teachers are looking to be sure the CI comes off before going to the playground and we can usually tell when a kid's battery is dead and they ignore it. We use sign and voice in school so they figure why bother? WRONG! LOL Anyway - your son is old enough to be responsible. If he forgets occassionally, well, he is a kid! <smile> But there is no reason for you to feel bad or that you are failing him in any way. He has to remember to put on his CI just as he " screws on his head " each day! LOL I hope this helps!! <smile> Jackie (Flash) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 That's 2 Boss Lady's. We have control of all the management and delete buttons. It's good to be the Queen !!!!!! Love and Hugs. Deb kathy brunow <kathy-boo@...> wrote: Ok, Boss lady. Kathy"elwilkinson@..." <elwilkinson@...> wrote: You will only be blocking that individual, not all the group posts. Just hit delete like Suzie said and all will be well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 That's ridiculous. I can't believe it's legal. What about ADA? De Faith is the ability to not panic. -----Original Message-----From: kathy brunow [mailto:kathy-boo@...] Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2004 7:30 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: Itchy Skin ... Bet ya didn't know the St. of WI. requires "all" persons with infectious disease to register with the health dept. So I can no long work one on one with patients ever again. Kathy B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Hi! If you get this message before surgery, know that we are all thinking of you. If not, then afterwards you will have heard our prayers. My myotomy is a year old. Good luck and take it slow afterward. A FELLOW TEXAN Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Sure you can! Actually I feel there should be a club just for "us" normal people. But first we'd have to find a "sane" person to judge... Kathy B.endstork56 <endstork56@...> wrote: KathyIts a long time since anyone told me im normal - can i use that as a testimonial ?take caresandyKathy Brunow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Who ever he was. he also used willow bark for headaches, Valerian teas to soothe, the beautiful foxglove bloom to make digitalis.. the list go on. Kathy B..connie mcclain <crochetlady1001@...> wrote: Kathy, i feel your pain. and whos the person who determines normalcy anyway?? prolly the same guy who drank milk from a cow or decided to take a toxic weed and make a milk thistle pill from it conniekathy brunow <kathy-boo@...> wrote: Sure you can! Actually I feel there should be a club just for "us" normal people. But first we'd have to find a "sane" person to judge... Kathy B.endstork56 <endstork56@...> wrote: KathyIts a long time since anyone told me im normal - can i use that as a testimonial ?take caresandy Kathy Brunow Kathy Brunow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 Your right Liz, Who knows. I may have picked up a little virus or something.. Kathy B..Liz <elwilkinson@...> wrote: If you feel the same way tomorrow, call your doctor. Even if it's nothing your mind will be put at ease. Please. Take care of yourself, Liz Kathy Brunow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Little Sunshine..yes, slow down..Ive been guilty of the Now syndrom..but not anymore. I use to zip around here like a Texas tornado...now Im just a little Dust Storm>>Haa Just find some quiet time to begin your letter, speak from your heart, which you have a Big One anyway. You might want to send a donation in your donors name if they give it to you..You might ask them, this is what you would like to do..it doesnt have to be much..every little bit helps ...Just a suggestion.... Thank you so much for helping out with the new members while our moderators are mending and trying to get stronger. Well, off to pay the bills and I'll be broke again...Ali bought 20.00 dollars worth of church raffle tickets hoping she will win a new car...Boy! wouldnt that be nice..but a long shot I'd say...Keep on Truckin Girl!!! Love Always Pat Re: This is for you "Lakebud" Pat, I'm still draggin', but it's not as bad as yesterday. God I must of sounded pathetic yesterday and not is not me. Remember Little sunshine here.. So I'm goin' to move slower today, just like my husband.. He gets mad at me. claims with me everything is know. I'm very hard headed.. Yeah we got a lot of the cold wet yummy ones here, but I never was much of a beer drinker.. in my coffee, what do they call that "cafe' Royall". But in this hot, damp weather I wouldn't mind. But I mean to much to me, having to much fun with the new liver. Also I should get off my fat pink bottom and compose letter to the donor family. And Pat I just don't know where to start! How do you tell some one that there loved one gave you back your life and family! Hope the one person tells us who they are! We know what it's like to lose friends because of disease, to be frightened.. Whats it's like to fight for us... Kathy B...Pat McBride <pmcbride1@...> wrote: Great info Kathy..Thanks..How are you this morning ? Any better??? BTW..I had a few Milwaukee products in my time and they were all cold, wet and yummy...>.HAAA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Pat, I imageon Alis thinking how good she'll look in that new car. Tell her "You Go Girl" from Milwaukee... Kathy B... Kathy Brunow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 I love old family names. My daughters have family names. In my family you name the child afther those who have gone before.. 1st is Priscilla Rose & dau. 2 is Demarris..Kathy B..Pat McBride <pmcbride1@...> wrote: Thanks Kathy..She's Grammas little helper.(my only grand child).dark hair blue eyes..her name is the female version of (my son)..its an irish thing..when group gets back up I'll add her to my photo album..Pat Kathy Brunow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Oh my! I am SOOOOOO touched by your magnanimous offer! I hope it won't come to that, your bear might not take kindly to it. You know how silly they can be! De Faith is the ability to not panic. -----Original Message-----From: kathy brunow [mailto:kathy-boo@...] Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 7:52 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Good news I wonder it it's possible to Mortgage a husband for Medical reasons??? If it gets down to the last dime eh!!! I'd mortgage mine for you De...Kathy B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Oh my! I am SOOOOOO touched by your magnanimous offer! I hope it won't come to that, your bear might not take kindly to it. You know how silly they can be! De Faith is the ability to not panic. -----Original Message-----From: kathy brunow [mailto:kathy-boo@...] Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 7:52 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Good news I wonder it it's possible to Mortgage a husband for Medical reasons??? If it gets down to the last dime eh!!! I'd mortgage mine for you De...Kathy B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Oh course your right De, Silly Old Bear......You keep up the high spirts hon...Kathy b.. Motley <dmotley@...> wrote: Oh my! I am SOOOOOO touched by your magnanimous offer! I hope it won't come to that, your bear might not take kindly to it. You know how silly they can be! De Faith is the ability to not panic. -----Original Message-----From: kathy brunow [mailto:kathy-boo@...] Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 7:52 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Good news I wonder it it's possible to Mortgage a husband for Medical reasons??? If it gets down to the last dime eh!!! I'd mortgage mine for you De...Kathy B.Kathy Brunow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Hiya, Kathy, You surely are going out of your way to try to let your son join his friends in the laser tag games. After checking with everyone (Dr,, behind the scenes, etc) and getting a fairly positive response, I would think you might feel better if wore some type of helmet while playing. Some of the places here in PA require everyone to wear them anyway. I hope things go well, and " ducks " before he is struck! LOL ) Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Liz, Can I have the address for the calenders??? Please, Coco wants one!!! Honest... Kathy B...Liz <elwilkinson@...> wrote: I'm getting bikes and dogs together for a benefit. Cool, huh? The Harley folks do most of the work and we split the profits. Take care, LizKathy Brunow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Alright Chris..Go go...Yeah team...Kathy Booccwyland <ccwyland@...> wrote: My viral load is now < 600,000. Thank you, Chris Kathy Brunow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 And my daughters want to know why I have so few girlfriends!! Ya think!!It's the mouth OK...There have been time when I had to fight about speaking my mind, but in the long run it is understood why..I have been told I'm scarey etc..And actually the friends I do have I have for life..Kathy Boo Kathy If we didn't speak our minds, our whole person would die. Keep up the good work. Take care of yourself, Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Same here but from what I've heard it's up to the doctor..Just doing a comprarion..Kathy B ps cute puppy paper..boo Kathy I was under the impression it was automatic, once confirmed. Take care of yourself, Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 In Idaho it is mandatory, one of the first things my clinic did. I believe Idaho then reported to the CDC. Llinda Same here but from what I've heard it's up to the doctor..Just doing a comprarion..Kathy B ps cute puppy paper..boo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 CDC = Center for Disease Control. They track all that stuff like syphilis, HIV, Hep, influenza, ect ect. All to help protect the population and track how a disease is spreading... so they tell us. You hit it on the head with Big Brother to some extent. Oh well... I have never been contacted for any reason, yet. Was concerned at first because this is such a scarcely populated area and rumors do fly, but so far so good. Llinda Why would one have to be registered with the gov't ? For what purpose? Big Brother is watching?? Suzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Dunno... what is a STD? Off I go to feed, catch ya later. I don't think we do that here. I know that STDs are reported to the District Health Unit, but only STDs. HCV doesn't qualify as an STD, does it? Suzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hey I didn't vote for this guy..But at least it is recognized now as a diease that can do harm etc..Not just some thing a bunch of druggies started...Kathy boo RE: Kathy I don't think we do that here. I know that STDs are reported to the District Health Unit, but only STDs. HCV doesn't qualify as an STD, does it? SuzieLlinda <2llama@...> wrote: CDC = Center for Disease Control. They track all that stuff like syphilis, HIV, Hep, influenza, ect ect. All to help protect the population and track how a disease is spreading... so they tell us. You hit it on the head with Big Brother to some extent. Oh well... I have never been contacted for any reason, yet. Was concerned at first because this is such a scarcely populated area and rumors do fly, but so far so good. Llinda Why would one have to be registered with the gov't ? For what purpose? Big Brother is watching?? Suzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 His ?? Cool thats a new one..Nah I wish no evil not a any thing or person..Maybe just wish him to calm down.. but I wouldn't want his job..No way!! My poor little female cat is going nuts here though.. every time I come home from Waukesha she things I have Mr..Miky in the bag or some thing..s cat is fixed and could care less but Foote is in Male cat scent heaven..Kathy Boo RE: Kathy I don't think we do that here. I know that STDs are reported to the District Health Unit, but only STDs. HCV doesn't qualify as an STD, does it? SuzieLlinda <2llama@...> wrote: CDC = Center for Disease Control. They track all that stuff like syphilis, HIV, Hep, influenza, ect ect. All to help protect the population and track how a disease is spreading... so they tell us. You hit it on the head with Big Brother to some extent. Oh well... I have never been contacted for any reason, yet. Was concerned at first because this is such a scarcely populated area and rumors do fly, but so far so good. Llinda Why would one have to be registered with the gov't ? For what purpose? Big Brother is watching?? Suzie / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Kathy, for a general, patient-oriented book on liver disease, try Dr. Palmer's "Guide to Liver Disease", 2004 edition. You can find more specific information on-line, but this is a good manual to keep on hand. If you can't find it locally, go to amazon.com or to Palmer's site, liverdisease.com. The book will cost less than $20. Several people here have spoken of having PBC-AIH overlap. I don't know if those people are still in the group, which is fairly fluid. Harper In a message dated 2/2/2005 2:00:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, writes: I have been trying to play catch up in terms of education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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