INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours

just passing thru, big mess in the kitchen is calling my name. 

Enerva and 44444' hope you're both taking it easy, resting, not overdoing, pain free and happy with the results. 

Chevy and Luv, thanks for the inspiration. Stuff, both good and bad, going on. Just realized it must be the time of year for me, dx'ed twice in September (very long Labor Day weekend two years ago waiting for results). That puts things in perspective.

This is funny because I was on a phone call today and thought it was Friday! Short weeks are always the longest.

Hopefully, BBL

Oh, OKAY 2222222222222nd!  So now what's this with you and Vinnie?    How come everyone knows about Vinnie, but I don't!  He left me on that Pier, and was never heard from again!  I thought he Drownded!   He threw himself into the raging surf, after that "meeting" and that was all she wrote!  Or HE wrote, as in this case....  hmmmm.

So now I'll act normal....  Sass, my phone was on strike... it was not taking messages!  (The answering part was somehow "off.")

 And since we are gone all the time, I haven't heard from the Doc yet....  The Tech mentioned Fosamax, but said that in "older" people...(that bitch) sometimes taking it for a long time, causes your bones to become actually weaker.  

I told her I also hate to take anything....  So she said wait and see what the tests show, and to keep walking, and gardening, and eat healthy....  

Been cleaning out the refrigerator!  Jars and bottles I've had for maybe 20 years (almost) are gone....  Even if they were full!   It's like that Fridge takes on a life of it's own!  Buys stuff, and it never gets used!  

Has ANYbody heard from that Cammi girl?  Is she SICK or avoiding her responsibilities of making us laugh?  She must be in jail with Phyllidink or something.   

Ok, ladies, just jumping in here with a couple of questions!  Hope everyone is doing ok, no wait, hope everyone is doing great!  I've tried to read and catch up, but just have no memory! 

Anyway, I've been having some weird hot flashes, I say weird because I never have them unless I am "doing something"!  And by that I mean any little thing, just folding clothes will  bring on a tremendous wave that will leave me soaking!  If I load the dishwasher, same thing!  I NEVER get them just randomly, it's always when I'm doing something!  And I'm NOT on any meds right now that would cause this!  I have been thinking that maybe my thyroid is wacked out, but getting that checked around here is like pulling teeth, no one wants to listen!

Also, I've had this "rash" on my ankle, went to doctor and he said either allergic reaction or eczema and gave me a prescription!  Been using that for over a week and the spot will almost go away, but then comes back with a vengeance. Tried all the OTC meds before going to doctor, nothing is making it go completely away!  Guess my next appt will be with either a dermatologist or an allergist!

Just wondering if anyone had any suggestions!

2nd, love the top, I NEVER wear spaghetti straps, they refuse to stay on my shoulders!  LOL  Plus my figure right now would never allow it!

Sas, I've been reading the info that you posted about the thyroid stuff, I really think most of my problems are related to this!  Just don't know how to find the right doctor!!  I've even been reading on that website and the closest doctor to me is over 4 hours away!    May end up making the trip if I don't get some relief soon!

Not sure why, but my back is somewhat better, still have my days, but it seems to be calming down.  I've started walking and somedays I do just fine, but other days, the pain is so bad I can barely make it out of the drive way!  Just don't understand, but going to keep on keeping on and see if things improve! 

Enerva, glad to hear things are getting better!

Chevy loved the teacher story, this is oh so true, we all need to be more aware of our "present"!!

Well, I'm supposed to be working so I better get to it!

2nd, love the top. You might like the purple top that's coming your way. Don't know if it would be the right size. Are you still job hunting? Any luck? You would of posted if you had. 

Well, I'm still in a quandary of what to do! I'm going back to see the PS (2nd opinion) on the 16. She's willing to try to fix them as long as I have realistic expectations. She mentioned using smooth round implants and going smaller, I'm 550 now. Whippetmom says 600-650 and no more textured. PS says smaller because of how stretchy my skin is. The 3rd PS said gummy HP, but didn't say size. He's the only one who said anything about removing the wings on the side and nipples if I want them (I don't). Now I need to talk to him again so I can get my head straight. She can do the boobs in November, him I have to wait until January because I'd have to change insurance.  Why do these things have to be so hard to decide?? I'm only going to do this once then I'm done with the whole boob business. It's nice having them again but I'm tired of them hurting and just want to be done!

Ok, no more whining from me.  It's still going to be in the 90s here all week. Great for my swim classes! You guys take care. Glad to hear enerva and 4sew are doing good. Keep up the good work! Which means doing not much of anything!  Now is a good time to catch up on tv shows or movies.

Okay you guys..... I  am coming out there on a Wednesday, the 24th....  And leaving the next Tuesday.....  Maybe we can meet on Friday?  I kind of have to wait until I see when the boys can get off.... but I will let you know as soon as we get there, and talk to them.....  Or else Monday?  

We can meet ANYwhere near where she lives.... What do you suggest?   She just lives close to Universal ......  So think of a place...

No Sass.... I know.... you and I just don't like to take anything unless we have to, that's why I mentioned walking, and I'm still waiting for the Doc to call back....to tell me how my bones are!  They KNOW we want to know, and they just take their time....!  

Nettie.... I USED to have a problem with a rash on one ankle..... drove me nuts!  er.....  But I finally went to a Dermatologist and she said it was stasis-dermatitis....  I used a powder.... Domeboro..... I bought it at Walgreens, mixed a packet with a little water in a jar.... kept it in the refrigerator, and patted that mixture on my leg about 3 times a day.....

It might have helped, but DON'T scratch it....  That just makes it worse.  I think it eventually goes away, after it drives you nuts, and after it  gets tired of you fighting it. 

Also, are you taking Tamoxifen?  I got "warm waves" while I was on that....  I never had hot-flashes, even when/if I went through the change.  I was taking  Estrogen for so long, I probably went through the change without even knowing it.....  

Chevy, no Tamoxifen, not yet anyway, have the meds at home, just haven't had the nerve to take the first one as the Aromasin and Femara were terrible to me!  Just don't know if I'm ready to climb another hill!! 

As far as the ankle rash, I'll have to check out what you said!  And yes, it itches like crazy and I keep from scratching during the day, but find that I scratch in my sleep! 

Thanks again Chevy and Luv for the uplifting posts.

Now Chevy, Vinnie Myers (the 3D nipple/tit tat expert) was back on this thread much earlier this year, maybe around March or April? Then he got busy and disappeared. Should I post a link to his work? Can relate to the fridge taking on a life of its own, don't understand how I clean it thoroughly a couple of times a year and as soon as I do, the gremlins magically make it dirty (at least not as often now that DD has moved out again).  on the good test results - no osteoporosis!

Enerva and 4444, hope you're both still taking it easy and not overdoing....

I should talk... was walking downstairs and as my foot was mid-air, the muscle felt it twitched and my ankle twisted before it touched the landing, did a good job twisting it. Has this ever happened to anyone? Happened to me once before but I was in the middle of the stair case, had to grasp the handrail and hurt myself in the process. This time I was almost to the landing so no upper body hurting. Please don't say it because I'm getting older and the body becomes unpredictable!

Hi Jwoo, hoping things are calming down a bit, good to see you. 

Smaarty, looking forward to seeing what comes in the mail. No, nothing on the job search. Some days I can't even find something to apply to, will let you know when whatever's meant to happen, happens. I really benefitted from having the "wings" (or mudflaps as I call them) removed, eliminated a whole bunch of pain. It was like some lymph fluid was building up and with the wings gone, so went the pain (plus, it does look a whole lot better too).

Sassy, glad the swimming is helping. What were you saying a couple of days ago about redecorating a pool enclosure? Did that get finished? I love our chats too, 

Nettie, hot flashes, they suck! MO put me on Megace (I'm on tamoxifen) and that seemed to make them worse. Something that seems to be working: sleeping with my feet out of the blanket (it's awkward, I know). Good luck with the rash, can stress be a cause?

Cami, missing you.... Please come back and play. 

Can we talk? Hearing we lost Joan Rivers too. That's very sad. 

Yea Chevy! Now just watch out for rocks this winter!!!!

SOSDD here. At dog park now, keeps them happy. Nobody else here. 

Are you getting that cooler weather? Sounds good. I'm ready for winter, Florida style  

Lets see. Florida style winter. Highs in the low 70s, except in Jan. Lows in the high 40s. If the North is having a crappy Jan, we will too. I've seen it snow twice here in the past 30 years. A LOT of frost. Don't need to run heat much, we make up for that in summer with a/c.  Which will be on till Nov. 

Nah, I don't do winter well. I'd loose my dogs in snow, both white, Spookie is only 8" tall. 

hi ladies,  any body up? It's 1:38 am and here I am. Lol

Going back a few pages to catch up 

I did a lot today and I have a feeling I will pay for it tmw lol 

My incisions look great yet sharp pain but no more perkoset just Tylenol  

So soon I will be able to go for my pole walks again lol 

Smarty I wanted to tell you one thing I noticed now with this implants. The implants are not longer cold lol I am so chock by this they are very warm like as if it was real skin or real tissue lol I have to tell wheeptmom cuz my previous implants were always cold. Wierd but I am really wondering what makes this happen?  Lol 

I am not sure about the gummy ones. I hope you find all the info you need. 

Good night 

Oh shut UP you two!   "Long pants in the Winter!"  I have NOT worn shorts even all SUMMER!  That's also because I  don't look exactly GREAT in shorts, and with compression stockings, I look like an old LADY!   

I USED to wear "shorts"  but now I wear slacks like a proper lady WOULD!   I'm not taking any damn SHORTS out there!  I still shave my legs though...  Just because there might be a stray hair lingering.  I don't even wear FLIP FLOPS!  Those are not good for your FEET!  Don't you guys know NOTHIN'?    And because my toe-nails are not beautiful!  The rest of me is, but not my toe-nails, and I can cover THEM up, so THERE!!

"Long Pants in the Winter!"  That's sounds like "Pants on the FLOOR!"  Remember that song?  Probably NOT!  Hell!  I wear a jacket INSIDE sometimes!    AND socks, when I'm not wearing those STOCKINGS!  WE dress appropriately around these  parts....  Always prepared!  Could snow ANYtime.... Hah!  

I remember driving my Brother up to Mt. Evans... Well naturally, he is like YOU two....  Shorts all year long.... So we got 1/2 way up, near Summit Lake, and he got so cold, he thought he would put his big-boy pants on.....  Well by this time, he had high-altitude sickness, and was trying to put pants on in the back seat, over his shorts, and I thought he would pass out!  Damn near DID!  MAN he was sick!   He thought he would die!  Poor little panty-waist Brother!  

He lives in Nashville, and like YOU two, is not used to inclement weather...  He was BORN and RAISED here!  Thinks EVERYwhere is like there!  

Most Easterners or Cali folks find this air a little sparse!  Hah!  That's okay..... we need all we can get.

Sass?  I just wanted to address this.....  Your "mouse" won't work in your window?  Is that what you said?  Did you try putting some cheese on the window-sill?  Always worked for me...   It's because you are in Florida.