What is on your mind - Page 657

MsTinkerbelly · 10-22-2016, 10:27 AM

We have several contractors coming out next week for painting, flooring and other improvements so that we are ready for holiday parties, and the selling of the house sometime next summer.

I HATE to have messes, so I am already stressing on all the mess we will have during the next few weeks; maybe I'll go stay in the travel trailer!

Gayandgray · 10-22-2016, 10:45 AM

Also thinking about what the ortho doctor said about my hands. First he did X-rays and said I have osteo and he suspects rheumatoid arthritis in both hands, pretty bad. Some carpal tunnel but no need for surgery. Then after blood tests and a nerve test, he says NO rheumatoid, SOME ortho, but SEVERE carpal tunnel in both hands and I need surgery right away. He wants to schedule it for next month. I told him hell no!!!!!!!! I'm starting a brand new job and can't be out of work that long! Plus he said one thing, then a few weeks later something different. So I will get a second opinion before I let some doctor I just met cut my hands. I've been dealing with the pain for a loooooooong time, so I will deal with it for another year before I have any surgery.

FireSignFemme · 10-22-2016, 11:58 AM

"I will get a second opinion before I let some doctor I just met cut my hands"

Absolutely!

storyspinner70 · 10-22-2016, 12:06 PM

All the people who sent me well wishes about what I was going through. It made me cry. I really needed it. I ended it with my Daddi yesterday, but since I'm visiting her in FL right now I'm here until Wednesday. It's so awkward. I thank every one of you for helping me with your comments. Hugs to every one of you.

Greco · 10-22-2016, 08:51 PM

the cold North...

Greco

stargazingboi · 10-22-2016, 09:10 PM

how much I enjoy the smell of my own pillows

Bubala · 10-22-2016, 09:21 PM

~ocean · 10-22-2016, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubala

other ppl's ignorance is not your pain it's allll theirs ~ now stop looking backwards and face front and move on ~

cassiopeia67 · 10-22-2016, 11:35 PM

sleep and wondering if I will get enough of it.....

knight · 10-23-2016, 12:13 AM

sleep has yet to find me tonight...

stargazingboi · 10-23-2016, 08:09 PM

Tomorrow I start getting staples removed from my abdomen!! I'm thinking that will help with the discomfort. The fluid build up has started to reduce and has made a difference in my legs but I look forward to it reducing in my stomach area...because I feel like a weeble. I think it would have been better if they put in drainage tubes..but no such luck. I'll have a little chat with them tomorrow when I see the doctor.

The kids did a great job taking care of the dogs and the house while I was in the hospital for a week...I'll have to find a way to thank them outside of just saying thank you. I know they went above what they do to help their mother take care of things around here.

I have an agency coming in to help me with my recovery so that the impact is minimal. They have enough to do with taking care of themselves because I can't help around here, than having to take care of me. I know I have to take it slow..but it would be nice if it could be fairly quick

Bèsame* · 10-23-2016, 09:35 PM

Going to the doctors. My online Doctor license is just not calling this one.

Canela · 10-23-2016, 10:42 PM

Thunder...

I just heard a very loud, powerful rumble and know that rain is soon to follow.

I love it when it rains but that dang thunder, ugh!

Oh! There it goes again!

WingsOnFire · 10-24-2016, 11:47 AM

Thinking about how for the first time in many years I am looking forward to and enjoying my birthday.

Going to a Japanese Steak House tonight Benihanas with my sister from another mister.. Love her sooooo much! ❤

Stone-Butch · 10-24-2016, 11:57 AM

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY Wings

Bèsame* · 10-25-2016, 07:20 PM

My Dad.

I was in the doctors office today, and was asked, are both your parents alive?

First time I had to say no.

My foot hurt, but my eyes were tearing up.

knight · 10-25-2016, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WingsOnFire

Thinking about how for the first time in many years I am looking forward to and enjoying my birthday.

Going to a Japanese Steak House tonight Benihanas with my sister from another mister.. Love her sooooo much! ❤

Hope you had a fantastic birthday.
From your neighbour in British Columbia
Knight

Orema · 10-26-2016, 06:29 AM

Work is on my mind.

Gonna be really busy when I return from the desert. I'll have 7 or 8 back-to-back deadlines. Will probably have to work Thanksgiving week. Was hoping I could book a quick trip to the D for Turkey day, but will have to put that off till next year.

easygoingfemme · 10-26-2016, 06:39 AM

Work- and wishing we had more security and or a metal detector at the door. Tension among the youth has been mounting as the colder darker weather is bringing more of them into the drop in center and we're getting crowded. A fight broke out last night. We managed it quickly and effectively, but a lot of that was pure luck and it could have gotten much worse very quickly.

<- me in charge of guarding the front door during a lockdown face.

stargazingboi · 10-26-2016, 07:42 AM

Thinking about how you learn who care and who doesn't when you're struggling or need help.

Each day I try to do a little. I get so exhausted and I've been sweating a LOT. I read that after surgery sweating a lot is common. I don't have a fever, so, I'm not worried about infection at this point.

After each little thing I do, do I find myself falling asleep. I've been given the ok to drive..so, I went to the store for rice (not even a mile away) grabbed a bag and dog treats and went home..fell asleep for two hours *smh* I've had surgeries before but nothing like this...

Even though I am able to drive I am considered home bound because driving actually wipes me out. The first time I tried, I drove around the block and was to tired to actually get what I needed. To be deemed not home bound you actually have to be able to complete much more than what I have been able too. For example...because driving exhausts me I can not make it to a physical therapy appointment and actually do what is asked of me.

I had no idea until this was explained to me by the nurse from the home health agency. So, I qualify for services..a nurse to check my incision, PT to maintain and regain muscle mass that I loss...and the flexibility in my joints to help me walk better, and OT just to discuss how I can do personal care a different way so not to be a high fall risk. I could use the help.

My spirits are not shot...I feel pretty good considering...just tired.

10-22-2016, 10:45 AM	#13122
Gayandgray Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme-ish, tomboy lesbian Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Together a really long time Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: In my mind? On a tropical island Posts: 4,860 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,584 Thanked 12,878 Times in 3,080 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Also thinking about what the ortho doctor said about my hands. First he did X-rays and said I have osteo and he suspects rheumatoid arthritis in both hands, pretty bad. Some carpal tunnel but no need for surgery. Then after blood tests and a nerve test, he says NO rheumatoid, SOME ortho, but SEVERE carpal tunnel in both hands and I need surgery right away. He wants to schedule it for next month. I told him hell no!!!!!!!! I'm starting a brand new job and can't be out of work that long! Plus he said one thing, then a few weeks later something different. So I will get a second opinion before I let some doctor I just met cut my hands. I've been dealing with the pain for a loooooooong time, so I will deal with it for another year before I have any surgery. __________________

10-22-2016, 12:06 PM	#13124
storyspinner70 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: VA Posts: 355 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,366 Thanked 987 Times in 289 Posts Rep Power: 8681947	All the people who sent me well wishes about what I was going through. It made me cry. I really needed it. I ended it with my Daddi yesterday, but since I'm visiting her in FL right now I'm here until Wednesday. It's so awkward. I thank every one of you for helping me with your comments. Hugs to every one of you. __________________ So plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. ― Jorge Luis Borges

10-22-2016, 08:51 PM	#13125
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10-22-2016, 09:21 PM	#13127
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10-22-2016, 11:35 PM	#13129
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10-22-2016, 10:27 AM	#13121
MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,909 Times in 5,019 Posts Rep Power: 0	We have several contractors coming out next week for painting, flooring and other improvements so that we are ready for holiday parties, and the selling of the house sometime next summer. I HATE to have messes, so I am already stressing on all the mess we will have during the next few weeks; maybe I'll go stay in the travel trailer!

10-22-2016, 11:58 AM	#13123
FireSignFemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: N/A Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: WA Posts: 4,434 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 37,962 Thanked 10,293 Times in 3,147 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	"I will get a second opinion before I let some doctor I just met cut my hands" Absolutely!

10-22-2016, 09:10 PM	#13126
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10-23-2016, 12:13 AM	#13130
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10-23-2016, 08:09 PM	#13131
stargazingboi Senior Member How Do You Identify?: ~ Preferred Pronoun?: ~ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ~ Posts: 1,954 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,392 Thanked 8,318 Times in 1,626 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Tomorrow I start getting staples removed from my abdomen!! I'm thinking that will help with the discomfort. The fluid build up has started to reduce and has made a difference in my legs but I look forward to it reducing in my stomach area...because I feel like a weeble. I think it would have been better if they put in drainage tubes..but no such luck. I'll have a little chat with them tomorrow when I see the doctor. The kids did a great job taking care of the dogs and the house while I was in the hospital for a week...I'll have to find a way to thank them outside of just saying thank you. I know they went above what they do to help their mother take care of things around here. I have an agency coming in to help me with my recovery so that the impact is minimal. They have enough to do with taking care of themselves because I can't help around here, than having to take care of me. I know I have to take it slow..but it would be nice if it could be fairly quick

10-23-2016, 09:35 PM	#13132
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10-23-2016, 10:42 PM	#13133
Canela Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Babe, she, her, ella Relationship Status: Well loved… Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,375 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,643 Thanked 6,506 Times in 1,694 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Thunder... I just heard a very loud, powerful rumble and know that rain is soon to follow. I love it when it rains but that dang thunder, ugh! Oh! There it goes again! __________________ . . . . . Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you ~Nathaniel Hawthorne

10-24-2016, 11:47 AM	#13134
WingsOnFire Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer..femme.. .babygirl...girl Preferred Pronoun?: Female Ones... Relationship Status: Enjoying life but ready to meet someone Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 3,945 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,015 Thanked 12,476 Times in 3,357 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Thinking about how for the first time in many years I am looking forward to and enjoying my birthday. Going to a Japanese Steak House tonight Benihanas with my sister from another mister.. Love her sooooo much! ❤ __________________ Previously known as MidnightBlueEyes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://gailsforum.files.wordpress.co...-psd340941.png

10-24-2016, 11:57 AM	#13135
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10-25-2016, 07:20 PM	#13136
Bèsame* Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femm Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: loved by many Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Closer to the waves Posts: 15,382 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,118 Thanked 40,949 Times in 10,733 Posts Rep Power: 21474864	My Dad. I was in the doctors office today, and was asked, are both your parents alive? First time I had to say no. My foot hurt, but my eyes were tearing up. __________________ kisses A kiss is a whisper in your mouth. Can I borrow a kiss? I promise to give it back.

10-26-2016, 06:29 AM	#13138
Orema Superlative Soul Sister How Do You Identify?: Lesbian stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Moving in a single file Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cottage of Content Posts: 13,584 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 41,436 Thanked 34,688 Times in 8,933 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Work is on my mind. Gonna be really busy when I return from the desert. I'll have 7 or 8 back-to-back deadlines. Will probably have to work Thanksgiving week. Was hoping I could book a quick trip to the D for Turkey day, but will have to put that off till next year.

10-26-2016, 06:39 AM	#13139
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,689 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,018 Thanked 14,965 Times in 3,315 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Work- and wishing we had more security and or a metal detector at the door. Tension among the youth has been mounting as the colder darker weather is bringing more of them into the drop in center and we're getting crowded. A fight broke out last night. We managed it quickly and effectively, but a lot of that was pure luck and it could have gotten much worse very quickly. <- me in charge of guarding the front door during a lockdown face.

10-26-2016, 07:42 AM	#13140
stargazingboi Senior Member How Do You Identify?: ~ Preferred Pronoun?: ~ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ~ Posts: 1,954 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,392 Thanked 8,318 Times in 1,626 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Thinking about how you learn who care and who doesn't when you're struggling or need help. Each day I try to do a little. I get so exhausted and I've been sweating a LOT. I read that after surgery sweating a lot is common. I don't have a fever, so, I'm not worried about infection at this point. After each little thing I do, do I find myself falling asleep. I've been given the ok to drive..so, I went to the store for rice (not even a mile away) grabbed a bag and dog treats and went home..fell asleep for two hours smh I've had surgeries before but nothing like this... Even though I am able to drive I am considered home bound because driving actually wipes me out. The first time I tried, I drove around the block and was to tired to actually get what I needed. To be deemed not home bound you actually have to be able to complete much more than what I have been able too. For example...because driving exhausts me I can not make it to a physical therapy appointment and actually do what is asked of me. I had no idea until this was explained to me by the nurse from the home health agency. So, I qualify for services..a nurse to check my incision, PT to maintain and regain muscle mass that I loss...and the flexibility in my joints to help me walk better, and OT just to discuss how I can do personal care a different way so not to be a high fall risk. I could use the help. My spirits are not shot...I feel pretty good considering...just tired.