The Hermit Club

Good Morning Ladies, 'm always apologizing or being MIA and I really mean it. I get to maybe one topic a day (maybe) and I've never been like that.

Bippy I'm so glad u'r surgery is over--I forgot about the drains, but when u have someone come in, they probably figure it out for you and it won't hurt.--mine never hurt. just a PITA but your DH sounds wonderful so that helps a lot. Now get plenty of rest and take meds if u need them, and take one day at a time. U can take a shower already. Wow that's wonderful.

Mo I love the banter between kitten and dog, it's so cute. My dog came in my room and started barking and whining the other day and reminded me of Lassie trying to get me to follow him, so I did and as he took me into the living room he started walking and looked at my DD and looked at me and barked--my cat was near her and he didn't like it, so she got of and came by me and he guarded his mommie. We LOLed on that one, crazy furbabies, my ca does that on purpose.

I didn't catchup on all the pages so I hope everything is going OK for everyone.

Lily I never heard of that med, but there are so many, maybe this one is good for u.

Who's the paralegal? Bippy? I'm sure u'r boss misses u, he'sjust making the best of a situation that's not under his control. My DD has it good tho and I always hope she knows it--she pretty much runs everything, only because that's her personality and they've been together for yrs. and yrs..

Jazzy u'r busy again, good just hope u'r not crazy busy.

Blondie those shingles better be gone

I've been so tired all the time lately, it's starting to get me mad- I'm glad I'm sleeping all nite, but I can't stay awake more than an hr or so during the day. I sleep with the phone next to me to hear my calls and go back to sleep. I'm sure my messages sound stupid but I just write what I can.And I can't believe Christmas is almost here, I still have some things to do--but mostly finished, glad I can order on the computer, but Les is going out for one more gifts from Ulta and I think I'm done--Joey is getting his own computer--(thank God)--we put it on lay-away so we paid by weekly payments and a bean bag chair he wanted.

I'm sorry  I I missed anyone and not reading everything I hope everyone is doing OK.

Teka

BTW my DD --so far--is pulling an A in school, but she's working for it I pray this goes well for her

Ok I'll try to be better, if I wake up long enough. xxxoooxxx

Mags- more like the first pot of coffee, LOL!

Did you have the apt with the RO yet?

Dealing with a client site hardware crisis this afternoon. Drama du jour. I should get paid extra for drama management!

Hi Hermits, True to my nature, I haven't been around for awhile.  Although, I am always thinking of you; I really don't know what's been going on site.  Will take time to go back and read.  Well, myself, I had my second reconstruction 2 days ago.  The old implant and scar tissue was removed, a new implant was inserted. I also had my left breast reduced to match the implanted side.  My doctor also did some liposuction on the side of my breast.  I'm plenty sore but is at home healing with pain pills. muscle relaxants and antibiotics.  I have a drain on the good breast from the reduction.  Well I guess I will go back and read some of the old post to get caught up to everyone's news.  Happy Holidays, Hermits!

It was an amazing night. He was very nice, took a photo together, signed a CD. Concert was fab.

IOMG I ost my whole post--WTF it just went nowhere, Oh I' just to tired, well I was saying Hello to everyone and Dwill I'm glad u got that one done and and rest and heal.

Jazzy I love that man for a long time now. woo woo

Blondie I hope u'r pain goes away completely. Damn Shingles

OK I'm kind of done--this is recockulous loosing a whole post. 

Bippy- your husband really loves you, and wants to take care of you. I am glad you are not upset about the surgical sites. I also think you really do need to be home and taking it easy for Xmas. Maybe order something from that restaurant you were going to go to and bring it home to enjoy a good meal. Eating something you enjoy will take on a new pleasure after going through this.

Wanted to share a bit more about the Michael McDonald evening last night. There were only a couple of us doing a meet and greet with him. He is a very unassuming man, very polite, and you can tell he is just a kind man. I was hanging out with his tour manager (who sort of took a liking to jazzy, I think) and he told me a lot about Mr. McDonald. The tour manager said he had worked with a lot of entertainers in the industry through the years, and that Michael is just one of the best human beings he has ever known. My meet and greet ticket funds were designated to go to a hunger organization called, Why Hunger, and was told this was a passion of Michaels, to ensure everyone has what they need to eat. As I watched him sing last night, I realized no one sings better from the heart than he does, because in the end, I think he has a very good heart. It was an extraordinary evening on every level. And such a great way to wrap up the year!

I went in Thursday for a practice run and something went wrong, not sure what, but they are going to have to redo my plan so it will be after Christmas at the earliest before they can start.

But I'm questioning whether I can even do it. I took a pain med and muscle relaxer beforehand, but the pain in my shoulder was still indescribable. There really aren't words. When it was over, the tech said I could put my arm down and I said no I can't. I couldn't even open my hand from the handhold. He had to move my arm down to my side and I yelped in pain. How would I ever be able to do this every day for six weeks? I don't know if they can give anesthesia for rads but I don't know if I can do it without something.

Very discouraging, and I really can't convey the level of pain to those who love me. I asked DH the other day what he would say to my foregoing rads, and he said that was not an option. Not sure what to do.

Thanks for listening, Hermies. I really don't have anyone IRL I can tell this too.

Mags- this is awful about the rads. I know what your husband says, and that he does not want to loose you, but if you are going to be in excruciating pain, you will not get through this. I think you need to know what the other options are and maybe reach out to your PCP, who I find will be the ones to advocate for you most. They know you the best and at this point, you may need a second opinion.

Don't be afraid to ask for one either. I have had to do it a couple times (and will again) if I am not getting what I need. These specialists offer you what they have or know, and they all have different knowledge. You have had two bad experiences now and two is enough to know this is not working for you.

I hope this is helpful to you. I too wish I also could help you more too.

Cami- thank you for the kind words. Glad I am helping in some small way.

Blondie- this made me think of you as you are always saying "whatever" which I love, but also wondering if Tigger has gotten into anything yet?

How about you Mommy?

Nope. Neither Charcoal or Princess have ever done that!

Princess suprised me this morning. I was filling her food bowl this morning and I had it on freezer that we have in the corner of the kitchen. So while I was measuring out her food, I heard her run in from the living room and then the crunching of the little bit of food that had been left in her bowl. So I turned around and put her back down on the floor until I was done and turned back to finish measuring out her food to catch a glimpse of her jump from the floor to a box near the freezer and then right onto the freezer. I was so proud of her that I had to show hubby this. So I put her on the floor and she repeated it for him. Needless to say, we made the decision that since she can jump up on the freezer now, that is where she has her food and water. This is where we also had kept Charcoal's food and water dishes. We had been keeping it on her little climbing perch to make it easier for her. Now she is napping in the top level of the perch.

Cami- that Joey is a peach. Glad you found something on line for Les. I have been dishing out the last of my gifts to the local folks. Got two more to go.

You keep looking for the shoe, I found a pair of prescription sunglasses I thought I had been lost forever yesterday. They have been missing for over a month, but had a dream they were in a dark place. Yesterday, I pulled a coat out to wear for an evening outing and the glasses were in the pocket of that coat. Pockets are dark places. I like that my dreams lead me to find them.

But of all all the things I have lost, I miss my mind the most.........

Mommy- that is cute about Princess. She sounds like she has brought you such joy since you brought her home.

Mommy- she is a busy kitten!

Yes she is, that is why I am grateful for when she crashes for a nap.

Got to make my not-so-world famous rolls for Thurs. later today. Gonna make the pies on Wed. while hubby is at work and I have a peace and quiet to concentrate on them.