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Trysha said:
Today when seeing the ophthalmologist for follow up he sent me to the next room for a
CAT scan of my eyes....anyone else ever heard of this?
It took me by surprise...and the speed of things...no waiting for another schedule just done then and there.
They put so many drops in my eyes prior to seeing the doctor and then more before the CT
scan....it interfered with my use of the iPad.....what a bother....
Results next Wednesday.

It was pouring rain when I went in and I came out an hour and a half later to 3 inches of snow....more in the drifts...why am I [emoji44] surprised ..it is winter get used to it....
Winning....
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Promoted from a cane to ski poles .
 
Didn't want to put a dampener on yesterday's celebration.. We lost the baby [emoji22] we are devastated is an understatement
 
Oh Madhu, oh no. I'm so, so sorry to hear this. I know you wanted that baby more than anything. I can't say anything to make it better, but please know that we're all here for you and thinking of you and your husband. I teared up just reading your post. I'm so sorry!
 
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Oh Madhu, oh no. I'm so, so sorry to hear this. I know you wanted that baby more than anything. I can't say anything to make it better, but please know that we're all here for you and thinking of you and your husband. I teared up just reading your post. I'm so sorry!
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I am sorry, Madhu .
 
Madhu...my heart goes out to you...so sad to hear this news.
But you will have a little one in the near future....remember
When God closes a door He opens a window.
Lots of prayers
Trysha
 
Madhu im so so sorry 😢😢. Im speachless as no words can help. We are here for you hunnie. :hug: :kiss:


Sandy happy birthday darling 🎂
Doug happy retirement may it be long and sweet 🍾
 
Oh, Madhu, noooo! 😢😢😢 Trysha is right though, this one door may have closed, but a window is opening somewhere. I know that doesn't take the pain away for now, but I hope you can feel all the virtual hugs from here. Wish I could give you a real one. You're in our hearts and prayers. :ghug::ghug::ghug:
 
All of the above Madhu.Such a shock.It's the last thing we expected to hear.Sending hugs sweetheart.x
 
I think a few of us have had a long few days, so I'm going to steal the win and give it to Madhu, (as long as you will give me a tiny, tiny piece back Madhu.)
 
Thanks everyone. I miscarried yesterday, so it's over now. It was quite scary and unexpectedly fast. I lost a lot of blood in a quick amount of time and had unbearable pain. I was abt to pass out. So hubby called 911 and they took me to the ER. They gave me IV fluids and pain medication kicked in. I got better after that. Ultrasound showed that it's over, so that was a huge relief. We are both ready to pick up the pieces and move on. Hopefully genetic testing would give us some closure as to what happened.

I appreciate all of you. We never thought we would experience the pain of losing a child but apparently that's life. Thank you being there for us [emoji22][emoji173]
 
We are like a family in LOW......when one hurts we all hurt and especially when one loses such a special family member.
Thank you for keeping in touch Madhu and know that many thoughts and prayers are with you.
Each day will be a little bit better for you....it does take time.
Lots of hugs...
 
Trysha said:
We are like a family in LOW......when one hurts we all hurt and especially when one loses such a special family member.
Thank you for keeping in touch Madhu and know that many thoughts and prayers are with you.
Each day will be a little bit better for you....it does take time.
Lots of hugs...
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Amen
 
Aw madhu. Love n hugs to you both. Such a sad time for you. We all feel such sorrow and are here if you need us. 💝💞💕
 
For every parcel I stoop down to seize
I lose some other off my arms and knees.
And the whole pile is slipping,bottles, buns - - -
Extremes too hard to comprehend at once,
Yet nothing I should care to leave behind.
With all I have to hold with hand and mind
And heart if need be,I will do my best
To keep their building balanced at my breast.
I crouch down to prevent them as they fall;
Then sit down in the middle of them all
I had to drop the armful in the road
And try to stack them in a better load.
Robert Frost

This is a poem of never give up and never give in......just get things right the first time.
 
During the average human life,you will eat 70 assorted bugs,as well as 10 spiders while you sleep...... could this be why you sometimes don't feel like breakfast ???
 
Carol...Good Morning...
I categorically deny any participation whatsoever regarding this animal abuse......being vegetarian...
Looking out the window on this bright sunny day...looks for all the world like springtime..
don’t be misled ...it’s 16 below....lots of layers and fur lined boots before venturing out.
Will be hearing results today regarding the optical CAT scan...hoping it’s all good......watch this spot ...will report back later.
Have a good day Everyone.....
Winning......
 
I don't always stop by here but I just want to reach out to Madhu and give a big hug albeit through the keyboard. I am very sorry about your loss. May the healing begin.
 
Best of luck Trysha on the results..hope all is ok. Be carefull out there brr!!!

Carol do you know that as we age our bodies fail us..wish id known that when i was young..i would not have bothered getting old ..all that time wasted on aging n for what, just so i can fall apart at an ever increasing rate of knots :wink:

Hi to all and love to all :ghug:
 
scottsma said:
During the average human life,you will eat 70 assorted bugs,as well as 10 spiders while you sleep...... could this be why you sometimes don't feel like breakfast ???
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Some people even eat insects on purpose. My parents recently went to Quebec, and there's an insect museum there with a cafe where the meals are made from insects. My dad had a cricket burger (with ground up crickets) and my mom had cricket tacos (with whole crickets). It sounds like they both enjoyed their meals! I don't know if I could bring myself to try such a thing - and I also don't know if I'd even be able to digest insect exoskeletons? I wonder how many of us IBD folks have tried eating insects?
 
I think it’s good news on the eyesight front.....small amount of macular degeneration...
Too small for treatment considerations..
Further check up in six months...wish it had extended to a year but...beggars can’t be choosers
THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR KIND WISHES.
So fortunate to be followed and treated by highly skilled and caring physicians..
Next major event....abdominal CAT scan ....follow up for small bleed etc....you all know the drill...event scheduled for next week January25th....needless to say no more blood visible since it started last November......not sure if this speaks well of wait times..mixed feelings....
After the appointment ..my friend drove to the Royal Botanical Gardens where the surroundings are so beautiful and there is a lovely high class restaurant with reasonable prices and plenty of choice....so what did I have....you guessed it right...Fish and Chips true English style.there was a tiny dish of red cabbage and a large individual container of tartar
sauce which I consider an invention of the devil....
The fish which was haddock and chips were quite excellent...too many
chips....but the birds like them.Its too cold for them to be around right now though, so I might warm them up later and eat them myself.......later...
The RBG had a magnificent collection of orange,lemon.,grapefruit and kumquat
trees all of the loaded with hanging fruits...delicious to behold..
Yesterday I had a regular appointment with my very caring Family doctor at which time I said I did not wish to keep an appointment with a nephrologist for various reasons...not the least of which is my belief that it’s not going to help me.
The prescription drugs for high blood pressure are killing my kidneys by degrees and now the function is seriously low....this is a silent killer since there are no symptoms until very late
in the pathology .It cannot be reversed and there is no treatment for it.
If I stop taking these drugs I will most likely have a heart attack or worse.
He explained that there are a number of things that can be done to slow thekidney deterioration process and he wants me to keep this appointment.
It did give pause for thought and I will likely attend the first appointment and hear what they have to say.
He promised that if I go at least once he will send me to a different kidney specialist if I find the first incompatible.
Can’t be fairer than that...although it will be stressful for me....just have to do it...no high hopes though.
No snow today....lots of lovely sunshine.....sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy...
Winning......
 
Trysha,I was d'xed with Macular Degeneration 20yrs ago,and it hasn't progressed much,so let's hope that whoever is dealing your cards, is at least going to be kind enough to give you a break this time......How are your family in the UK doing ?
 
scottsma said:
Trysha,I was d'xed with Macular Degeneration 20yrs ago,and it hasn't progressed much,so let's hope that whoever is dealing your cards, is at least going to be kind enough to give you a break this time......How are your family in the UK doing ?
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Best to all
 
I just read through all your messages again. I'm so lucky to have all of you to lean on to for comfort. Thank you so much [emoji173]

My best friend flew 4 hrs to be with me for a few days. It was an immense help and comfort. She had to go back home today. It's time to move on!
 
I was taking 10mg Amlodipine Besylate for years to control blood pressure, but then I started taking Ginger and Turmeric Curcurim daily last year. I had to reduce the Amlodipine down to 5mg because my blood pressure had dropped with the introduction of these two herbs. I'm hoping that this will continue, its improved both Crohn's and my blood pressure.
 
Bufford said:
I was taking 10mg Amlodipine Besylate for years to control blood pressure, but then I started taking Ginger and Turmeric Curcurim daily last year. I had to reduce the Amlodipine down to 5mg because my blood pressure had dropped with the introduction of these two herbs. I'm hoping that this will continue, its improved both Crohn's and my blood pressure.
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Wish you the best, Bufford
 
Take your time Madhu.There will still be a lot of sadness inside.It's OK to be brave sometimes,but not yet.Be kind to yourself.And of course don't forget to hug your husband,it was his baby too.Men are usually over looked especially at this sad time.
 
Madhu totaly agree with Carol. Theres no time scale for these things. Dont feel you need to rush,just take each day as it comes. There will be ups n downs for a while yet. Just be kind to yourself and your husband too,he will be in the same state and he needs to be kind to himself and you too. Biggest hugs n loves to you both. 💞💝


Bufford so hope the supplements continue to help you. Glad they seem to be doing so now. 💕

Love n hugs to all. 💕💕:ghug:
 
Madhu, I agree with all said. My heart goes out to you... I'm glad you had a friend stay with you for awhile.
I've also had eye issues as some of you have, I have an eye with nerve damage near my macula, but it's apparently not macular degeneration, though they monitored to see if there were any changes with the macula itself for quite awhile (seems to be stable, thankfully). I also have the start of cataracts. I went from having to see the ophthalmologist from every 3 months, to every six months and now back to yearly. Very glad to be there, but will have to go at least yearly from now on (due to diabetes), and more often if needed.
I also take amlodopine (and other blood pressure medicines) for both regular hypertension as well as pulmonary hypertension and chest pain, so that info about the herbs was interesting... frightening and sad to learn these types of meds are what caused kidney problems for you Trysha. I take so many medications (23 different doctor ordered daily) and have had just enough kidney problems that I've often wondered and worried about the effects on my own kidneys. I don't know if any I can function without any at present, or like you Trysha, even have possible major health problems without. For instance, discovering I most likely have new blood clots, can't go without blood thinners (something I'm sure very contraindicated for you Trysha) they just put me back on (surprised with my health that was taken off in the first place), also can't go without multiple heart meds, seizure meds, etc. I guess I could go without my narcolepsy meds, but then I would function even less than my already too sedentary lifestyle (not from choice, but lack of ability.) ~sigh~ ~sigh~ ~sigh~
I'm also regretting I agreed to have Doug's brother live with us, he means well, but I just can't handle his idiosyncrasies and needs along with mine at present.
I get to have my right heart cath procedure done Monday, the catheter will be inserted thru a vein in my neck and thread to my right heart and lungs to measure multiple pressures in multiple locations, as well as to test my response to certain vasodialators to hopefully improve my prognosis. I've also got a few more tests coming up in February and repeat testing for some things in April. The great Dr. Ryan also referred me to a new neurologist, one of the med specialists I've had a hard time finding a good one in.
So many of us with hard things going on. I think I need to find something I can enjoy around here like the Royal Canadian Gardens. That sounded so lovely, Trysha! It's amazing how if you "stop to smell the roses" every so often, so to speak, life is so much more enjoyable. Here is wishing all of you arm loads of roses.
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Madhu....thanks for the update.
So glad to hear your friend spent a few days with you....wish I was closer to help...we could have a great time round the shops....
You will soon be getting ready to change your geographic location...lots to do..
Carol thank you for the reassuring words..I didn’t realise there was so much time ahead without the macular degeneration progressing.
I can certainly see well enough and don’t feel any need or inclination for any further interventions at this time...it was a shock to be told this.
Thank you for the good wishes Mandy,Ron,Chris and Tony...and everyone ..
Bitterly cold again today had to be careful since exhaling could cause a glacier to form!! and I could become an ice maiden......
I bought a special card while visiting the botanical gardens gift shop.....very expensive...
cost Twelve dollars......it was handmade as stated.and is a special ancient art form called Quilling..
the picture is of a lovely blue butterfly with flower above it.
....the butterfly is symbolic of life and it’s renewal and will make a special Easter card for
a good friend..
It’s time this cold weather removed itself to the Arctic Circle....we have had it long enough.
the cold winds are a killer.
Time for bed now...I’ve fallen asleep twice while writing this...it’s been a long day.
Winning.....
 
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Hi Sandy....you crept in ahead of me...must have been during my nodding off sessions!
I’m sorry you are having such a bad time and this is when it’s difficult to tolerate certain of life’s conditions.
My niece has heart problems and she has spells of depression ...it’s not surprising and I believe it’s related to the heart problems. She always had a houseful of people but now it’s different...sometimes it’s too much for her.and she gets very depressed.she is now getting psychological help.since with her condition and helping my sister her mum...it is getting too much for her.It does not help that the British health service is not very helpful in her area.So you have a kindred spirit overseas.
I wonder Sandy with all the drugs you are having to take that maybe there could be negative interactions...something you could discuss with Dr Ryan.
You do have a heavy burden to carry......and you need the help of many prayers.
It helps me a lot to get out and about and the Niagara area has many spectacular views
and places to go...there’s always something to do and it either costs nothing or if you have lunch as we did it’s very inexpensive once in a while.
Carol thank you for asking about my family.....my brother is now in a hospice..does not look good..my sister who had the two holes in her heart repaired in September is recovering extremely well and the surgeon is so pleased he did it.,my other sister is holding her own for now....
Winning.....
 
Trysha said:
Hi Sandy....you crept in ahead of me...must have been during my nodding off sessions!
I’m sorry you are having such a bad time and this is when it’s difficult to tolerate certain of life’s conditions.
My niece has heart problems and she has spells of depression ...it’s not surprising and I believe it’s related to the heart problems. She always had a houseful of people but now it’s different...sometimes it’s too much for her.and she gets very depressed.she is now getting psychological help.since with her condition and helping my sister her mum...it is getting too much for her.It does not help that the British health service is not very helpful in her area.So you have a kindred spirit overseas.
I wonder Sandy with all the drugs you are having to take that maybe there could be negative interactions...something you could discuss with Dr Ryan.
You do have a heavy burden to carry......and you need the help of many prayers.
It helps me a lot to get out and about and the Niagara area has many spectacular views
and places to go...there’s always something to do and it either costs nothing or if you have lunch as we did it’s very inexpensive once in a while.
Carol thank you for asking about my family.....my brother is now in a hospice..does not look good..my sister who had the two holes in her heart repaired in September is recovering extremely well and the surgeon is so pleased he did it.,my other sister is holding her own for now....
Winning.....
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Having ultrasound on my kidneys.
 
Trysha, thank you for your kind words and thoughtful remarks. I would respond more right now but it is my turn to nod off. Sleep well, or happy day my friends.
 
Hi, back home now. Getting back in to work. Had mammogram today, my boys helping me out. .
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Great to see you back Kirsty.I wanted to ask if you were home, but you can't be to careful on the web nowadays.I hope the mammogram was a normal procedure and NOT a sign that somethings amiss......reading the above posts it seems the crohnies have the whole medical encyclopedia covered,and then some...I was going to talk about my hell with restless leg syndrome, but I'll save it as it makes me look needy compared with the rest of you.I also often wonder if all the meds that keep some of you ticking over are the basis of all the symptoms of other things you're suffering from.Do all these drugs keep us alive for longer,or does it just feel that way ?
 
scottsma said:
Great to see you back Kirsty.I wanted to ask if you were home, but you can't be to careful on the web nowadays.I hope the mammogram was a normal procedure and NOT a sign that somethings amiss......reading the above posts it seems the crohnies have the whole medical encyclopedia covered,and then some...I was going to talk about my hell with restless leg syndrome, but I'll save it as it makes me look needy compared with the rest of you.I also often wonder if all the meds that keep some of you ticking over are the basis of all the symptoms of other things you're suffering from.Do all these drugs keep us alive for longer,or does it just feel that way ?
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I agree. I wondrr if the Remicade i was on at one time or one of the other drugs gave me neuropathy.
 
It's easy to take a med.in the hope of a miracle cure,especially when we're desperate to be well.
I know they're essential in most cases though.so I'm not knocking them one bit.
 
Everytime I see a black n white cat it brings back fond memories of Oreo the older cat I adopted/rescued from a couple who were leaving the country and couldn't find a home for him. He was a warm loving cat, and never made a mess outside the litter box. It was heartbreaking when the vet informed me he had cancer. He passed away quietly on his own about 4 years ago.
We are all struggling with our lives. Perhaps its the physical nature of life living here that has blessed me with being able to cut the medications down to a minimum, but its not easy.
After a long trip getting supplies yesterday I felt like dropping dead when I got up to the house from where I park. I had to go back down with the snowmobile to bring up a week's supply of food and other things, then get the fire going, put everything away before sitting down for a rest.
Not looking forward to spring given the work waiting. I am low on firewood, and I have no choice but to heat with wood. Oil has become so expensive, carbon taxes make me angry, I get the feeling that the government cares more about their bottom line than they do about the environment.
When the snow goes in spring I am going to spend most of my time cutting and piling wood, life is about survival. I wonder what life must be like for those with good health and live a life without wondering if they have enough to eat heat and keep a roof over their head, and not have to spend months at the wood pile.
I guess all this hard work is what is keeping my health up, the question is how much longer can I keep up with all of this.
 
They say life is for living..
Thats all fine and bonny if you have the energy to. The good health to and the money to. Other than thats is an existance.

I exist...iv no energy no money to spare and health wise im lacking to. Oh well least iv got my sense of humour.... even thats hanging on by a thread!!

On that cheery note..
I wish you all health happiness energy money and humour. If you find yourself with any of the above spare. Send me some... haha 😃😃😃
 
Some words now are just perverse.

For example if it's freight sent by ship then it's cargo,and if it's freight sent by car then it's a shipment
 
That word 'cargo' is a loaded term. Car-go. or Go car go! Shipments cannot come fast enough sometimes. I order my colostomy supplies on line and last week they came late. Too much Car-stop and not enough Car-go. I was down to my last couple of bag changes, when I finally received it, it looked more like treasure. Never underestimate the value of a colostomy bag or something as simple as toilet paper.
 
Oh, how I wish others with better health and wealth understood those of us without. I mentioned in a text to an old friend/Doug's cousin (I knew friend C before I knew Doug) that another cousin was considering putting together a family reunion this summer for Doug's cousins, their children and grandchildren (probably 100-300 people would be invited). I told friend C as I told this other cousin, I would do what I could, but right now I can do very little and never know from day to day how I'm going to feel, which makes it hard to plan things. C said "okay. Life is hard sometimes." I responded "Life is hard all the time it feels like for me. I'm tired of being sick and never going to get better. 😑 But I do what I can and try to enjoy what I can." She's had her own share of problems, but still doesn't "get it."
That's why humor (Carol and Mandy, Bufford, etc.), and our friendships are important. (It is ok to complain about restless leg syndrome, too, Carol, some things that don't sound equal can be just as annoying.)
And it's nice to have a soft furry friend laying his head over your ankle after a long day. (Or a long haired black and white kitty help when you have work to do, Kirsty, etc.)
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It looks like Casper has settled in well Sandy.And why wouldn't he with all the care and love he's getting.

I had a little sigh when you were talking about a family reunion,if we had one, it would just be me and the old man if Scott couldn't make it. hahaha.Still,I've/we've had a good and happy life and for me at least,only have happy memories.It's more than many poor souls have,so I'm very thankful.
 
count yourself lucky Carol , I have lots of relatives and I keep most of them at arms length , as the saying goes "you can choose your friends but you can't choose your family"
Sandy some people will never get it and at this stage I just don't bother , my wife says I am just plain rude some times but I don't care , if I don't like someone they know it and to be honest I don't really care , life is too short to pretend , I used to be the go to guy if someone needed help or something fixed and never looked for anything in return , but when I needed a little help the people I helped out were no where to be seen , just realize that I'm ranting , anyway Sandy don't do anything you don't want to and don't apologize for it , and take care of yourself and Doug first , rant over

Alfie photo and winning

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This is so true, Tony. I realized that too much in the past week. I think twice before I speak anything because I don't want the other person to get hurt. That's how my parents brought me up. But nobody really seem to do the same for me. In the past week, I have had close relatives ask me what I did to be careless enough to lose the baby, if i had pain when I miscarried, if I will have trouble conceiving in the future. I wanted to say I had zero pain because miscarriages are a walk in the park and punch them in the face. But I couldn't bring myself to do it. I was polite to them and I hated myself for it. But at least now I know who my real friends and family are.
 
Madhu said:
This is so true, Tony. I realized that too much in the past week. I think twice before I speak anything because I don't want the other person to get hurt. That's how my parents brought me up. But nobody really seem to do the same for me. In the past week, I have had close relatives ask me what I did to be careless enough to lose the baby, if i had pain when I miscarried, if I will have trouble conceiving in the future. I wanted to say I had zero pain because miscarriages are a walk in the park and punch them in the face. But I couldn't bring myself to do it. I was polite to them and I hated myself for it. But at least now I know who my real friends and family are.
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wish I could give you a real hug
don't let the idiots get you down , sending lots of good thoughts and prayers your way .
 
Tony that pup definitely looks like mischief,he's just gorgeous.

Madhu.....What you need is a punch bag and a pair of boxing gloves.You're a nice person and it's not in your nature to be rude,so take it out on something inanimate.
My sis-in-law lost a teenage son many years ago and I always remember her saying she could have done with a padded room to disappear into when needed,to be able to scream and cry and kick and punch the walls to ease the pain.But you've got us sweetheart and we can take the blows.xx:rosette2:
 
Tony...what you say is so true and echos some of my experiences
Sandy..it’s no fun with chronic illnesses and sometimes the people we expect to understand and support us fail to do so...that’s life sometimes.Some of the best loving and non judgemental friends are four legged ones..unfailingly loyal...and also your two legged friends on LOW.
Madhu....so sorry that needed support was lacking for you in some areas of your life.
It has been a sad and trying time for you and you need all the love and care of friends and family.You clearly have the strength and determination to see past their frailties and you will succeed in having additions to your family in the near future.
We are all good friends on LOW and always there for fellow members who have now become good friends.
Carol..you are the best with all the right words at difficult times....thank you
Ron and Mandy Chris....The same goes for you also.
 
I couldn't count the number of times I've been used as a rug by others who I have extended my help to. It seems that their memories are short, or they simply lack the ability of compassion. Some of these folks think that they are the center of the universe, and as such are the black holes of humanity. Rather than getting worked up, I just let it roll off, like water off of a duck and don't give those types any more attention than they deserve. If they don't like it I don't care, life is short, and I am too feeble. The truly nice folks will always stand out like the warmth of the sun.
 
Well i think you guys covered it all in the above posts.

Some folks are just arses...and we have enough trouble with them as it is with ibd!! We dont need anymore !!. Rise above them its easy as they are as low as a snakes belly anyhow.

Big hugs n loves to all 💝💞 :ghug::kiss:
 
Tony...im coming for alfie 😁 and casper n jammer n lily and all the other cuddly pets on here.
Dont try n stand in my way !!
Im vicous when on a mission 😃😃
 
I’ll join you Mandy......I so miss my little dog....
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Mandy, you're free to come over here and give Lily all the petting and cuddling and treats. :) As of Jan 18th, it's been 6 months since her surgery. She was supposed to last 3 months tops, so she's now lived double her expected time. With as sick as she got when all this first happened, I never thought she'd make it this far (to recap, back in July she started massively bleeding internally from a large spleen tumor, she had an emergency surgery to remove the spleen & tumor and stop the bleed but the cancer had already spread to the omentum and possibly also the brain & lymph nodes, and then she started having seizures 4 days after her surgery). Knock on wood, she hasn't had any further internal bleeding nor seizures since July. She rests a lot, but is still eating well and seems happy and shows no signs of being in pain.

Madhu, I'm so sorry that people said such horrible things to you! I agree with Carol about getting a punching bag. I have one and I have pink boxing gloves. Whenever people are stupid to me, I take it out on my punching bag.

So I officially start training for my permanent job tomorrow. I'm no longer a temp, yay! I'm looking forward to getting through training and starting my job and settling into a routine. The training is 3 weeks long. Wish me luck!
 
Just a note to say Jammer and I are thinking of you all and giving cuddles and hugs to all that need one. Although Jammer would probably just roll over and want his belly rubbed.

I agree Mandy, some people are arses, self centred, ego centric, non empathetic in a word pathetic. I just wish that those of us that overthink things can learn to focus on our own well being and not be bothered by the actions, comments and behaviours of those types of people. Big hugs.
 
Trysha you can join me but i dont fancy your chances of getting one of the pets with me around 😃😃
Ron getting past you maybe tricky but i can be very stealth like. Plus im that skinny you probably wouldnt even see me. 😃😃

Cat wish i could come and cuddle lily. Im so proud of her beating the odds. Long may she continue to do so. Best of luck with the training Cat . Im sure you will smash it. 💞
Kirsty well said. Ingnore the ones who dont get it!!
They are just not worth the effort... that effort is best spent on ourselves 💕

Love n hugs to all and belly rubs to the furry ones too
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Thank you Ron.....It's three years this week since Alfie went to wait for me over Rainbow Bridge,and I miss him every day.We had dogs for over fifty years,usually 2 or 3 at a time,and I miss the uncondtional love and the laughter and meeting and chatting to other dog people,when out walking.As much as I love little blackie (my bike) it's a poor substitute.But it gets me out.
 
How many politicians does take to change a light bulb ?


Two,one to change it and the other to change it back again.
 
scottsma said:
Thank you Ron.....It's three years this week since Alfie went to wait for me over Rainbow Bridge,and I miss him every day.We had dogs for over fifty years,usually 2 or 3 at a time,and I miss the uncondtional love and the laughter and meeting and chatting to other dog people,when out walking.As much as I love little blackie (my bike) it's a poor substitute.But it gets me out.
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I know how you feel Carol , i have two golden boys waiting for me over the bridge , I have had dogs like you all my life and after Joey passed over I swore that he would be the last , then along comes Alfie , I really am getting too old for training puppies , luckily for me he's living in my son's cottage so I get to play with him and he gets to take care of him , perfect arrangement .
 
Sounds perfect Tony. Id love another dog. Mine went over 7 yrs ago and i still miss him. These days tho with working all day and grandson, i wouldnt have time or the energy for another. Shame as i had dogs all my life before Gyp went to the rainbow bridge. Maybe when i retire and have more free time. Thats if the government dont keep upping the retiring age so il die on shop floor 1st. So they wont have to pay me a pension with the money iv paid into them all my working life. Woo betide i get some of it back!!! Rant over.. give alfie cuddles from me 💕
 
Our gov(clowns)are doing that with the retirement age as well ,"luckily"i was able to stop work with a little pension a few years ago ,
cuddles given to the little piranha .
 
Found out today when they did the ultrasound on my kidneys there are some cysts but they are not concerned unless I start having pain.
 
I hope your kidneys are okay Ron. I don't know too much about cysts, but I pray they don't harm anything.

P.S. You guys/gals make me want another dog. (Stay tuned to see what happens... will he buy a new dog, rent one, or just borrow a friends..? Tune in here to find out). :^) All the very best to every single one of you. You are amazing! :)
 
I have great news! After a right heart catheterization test today I couldn't be happier! I have been "de-diagnosed" as having pulmonary hypertension (usually shortens life span by years, depending on cause and severity, the cause suspected for me could have involved a major surgery opening chest in an 8-10 hour surgery). I still have some relatively small heart problems and inadequate blood supply to lungs in places, but tests in Feb will get to bottom of this (most likely lung blood clots again). However, I have the best cardiologist and pulmonary team I could ask for thru the UofU. If it is blood clots, I'm on appropriate therapy (blood thinners), so not urgent to get diagnosis until my test early February. It is rare to have this diagnoses of pulmonary hypertension reversed, so feeling very blessed.
Definitely winning today.
 
Well that's a blessing Sandy.Something positive at last.I'm so pleased.
Does this mean I can put your name forward for the London Marathon this year ?
Or we could do the Tour D' Yorkshire cycle race and you can sit in the basket if you prefer.
 
Fantasic news Sandy..that must be a major relief for you. Hope the tests in feb bring more good news and you can feel better with the right treatment. 💝💝

Tony thanks for the cuddles given. I hope he enjoyed them. 💕

Chris nice to see you pop by... space is being watched on the will he wont he get a dog 💕

Ron hope the cysts dont cause you any trouble. 💕

Love to all 💞💞
 
What an enormous relief for you Sandy.....such good news to start the day.
Let’s hope the road keeps onward and upward.
In the midst of snow and ice rain we have been blessed with beautiful sunshine....just about to venture out to the beauty 💇 salon......hair style needs attention..must be tidy for the
Big adventure tomorrow.....surprise.....CAT scan...
Ron....I have had a couple of those in the past....they don’t seem to have amounted to anything and I was told the same as you.I think with modern equipment more is revealed which can be too much info at times.Hopefully yours will turn out to be unimportant.
Winning......
 
Amazing news, Sandy. It's such a huge relief always, when we receive good news on the health front, isn't it? I'm so happy for you [emoji4]
 
Madhu said:
Amazing news, Sandy. It's such a huge relief always, when we receive good news on the health front, isn't it? I'm so happy for you [emoji4]
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My last Entyvio infusion was the 29th of December. I am supposed to get them every four weeks. The nurse i had is no longer doing it under my insurance . Waiting to hear something . Wishing the best for all.:)
 
Temperature reached 11c today, and although a grey start ,the sun began to shine mid morning.Good day for cycling, but I was at the hairdressers,and collecting 'scripts' and shopping.Maybe tomorrow.It's to soon the think that spring is on the way,but it does lift the spirits that's for sure.
A neighbour rescued a Labrador X street dog, while in Zante (Greek Isles) a few months ago.She has paid all the fees,vets,transport,quarentine etc.and it will arrive at the end of the week.They already have a Labrador bitch,so fingers x'd they get on.
 
ronroush7 said:
My last Entyvio infusion was the 29th of December. I am supposed to get them every four weeks. The nurse i had is no longer doing it under my insurance . Waiting to hear something . Wishing the best for all.:)
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I hope you get the entyvio on time, Ron. We are moving out of state next week and I'm concerned that hubby should get his remicade on time. We have to find a new gi and the new insurance has to kick in .
 
Thanks, Madhu. I hope your husband gets hus Remicade on time. Sandy, i am happy for your good news.:)
 
Ron hoping that you get your infusion on time. 💕

Madhu hope the move goes smoothly try not to wear yourself out tho. Unpack the needed 1st the rest do at your leisure . Hope hubbys medical transition goes well. 💝

Trysha hope the scan goes well and throws you no curveballs.💞

Carol hope you get to go biking tomorrow... becareful your Les doesnt get jealous of old blackie :) 💕

Lots of love to you all 💕💞xxx

Iv been off work this week n guess what!!! Not been to well the old guts are being abit naughty....had the trotskys :(
Bloomin typical always ill when i get time off. Thankfully im off again in 2 weeks ish so that will be a none ill time...better be or im going to play merry hell ☺
 
Thanks for the good wishes Mandy
I’m so sorry to hear you are not feeling too good and hope it gets under control PDQ for you.Cant afford our star act to be below par.....feel better soon.
Ron I hope the entivio arrived expediently for you...as if we don’t have enough worries...
Kirsty I loved your dog and the cat....so glad they take care of you..feel better
Sandy..hope you are feeling better
Carol...wouldn’t mind a ride on your bike sometime...is it equipped ET style?

Winning
Trysha
 
Thanks Ron and Trysha ☺💝
I am sure i will be fine soon. Its a tempory blip...i will not let it be anymore than that!!
💕💕
Ps Yes Trysha Carols bike is equiped like ET's.. i see her passing by the moon on odd occassions.. least i think its Carol or maybe its actualy ET :)
 
I'm on day 2 of my new job and I'm loving it so far. They're really generous with benefits - health insurance kicked in on day one, and I found out today that I for sure get to keep both my GP and GI as they're both in network. Phew! Work offers an HMO or a POS (which is apparently sort of like a cross between HMO and PPO). I'm signing up for the POS but I've only ever had a PPO plan before so I didn't really know how HMOs or POS plans work. The first thing the lady said when telling us about our benefits, was that University of Wisconsin is in network for both plans. My doctors are both through the UW so that's a huge relief!

Madhu, I can definitely understand your worry about switching insurance and the delay while you wait for the new insurance to kick in and all that. I hope it all works out for your husband. Has his new employer said anything about when it kicks in? Mine didn't say anything until I actually started working - it was yesterday that they told us that we have coverage as of that day. (We just submit anything for reimbursement that we incur until we get our new insurance cards and all that.)

Cmack, my vote is to wait until you can move out and get away from your parents, and then see about getting a dog. You might or might not be able to find a landlord that allows dogs. But in my opinion, moving should be priority #1 and dog priority #2.

Speaking of dogs, Lily is becoming quite demanding of treats lately. She knows that she gets a treat when she comes back inside after going potty. But one day recently, I went outside to take the garbage out - and she demanded a treat when I came back inside! :p What a silly ham she is.
 
Cat-a-Tonic said:
I'm on day 2 of my new job and I'm loving it so far. They're really generous with benefits - health insurance kicked in on day one, and I found out today that I for sure get to keep both my GP and GI as they're both in network. Phew! Work offers an HMO or a POS (which is apparently sort of like a cross between HMO and PPO). I'm signing up for the POS but I've only ever had a PPO plan before so I didn't really know how HMOs or POS plans work. The first thing the lady said when telling us about our benefits, was that University of Wisconsin is in network for both plans. My doctors are both through the UW so that's a huge relief!

Madhu, I can definitely understand your worry about switching insurance and the delay while you wait for the new insurance to kick in and all that. I hope it all works out for your husband. Has his new employer said anything about when it kicks in? Mine didn't say anything until I actually started working - it was yesterday that they told us that we have coverage as of that day. (We just submit anything for reimbursement that we incur until we get our new insurance cards and all that.)

Cmack, my vote is to wait until you can move out and get away from your parents, and then see about getting a dog. You might or might not be able to find a landlord that allows dogs. But in my opinion, moving should be priority #1 and dog priority #2.

Speaking of dogs, Lily is becoming quite demanding of treats lately. She knows that she gets a treat when she comes back inside after going potty. But one day recently, I went outside to take the garbage out - and she demanded a treat when I came back inside! [emoji14] What a silly ham she is.
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Cat, i am glad it is working out for your new job. Sometimes, when we don't allow Alex on the bed or couch he cries.
 
Cat im so pleased you are liking your new job ☺ and that the insurance is sorted so quickly. That must be very comforting to know your covered again and can keep your old medics.
Aw bless Lily the cheeky lady...guess you cant blame the gal for trying 😁
 
Trysha no,I haven't really got a basket.Little Blackie is a rough,tough mountain bike.My hubby wants me to get something more lady like,given my age.But lady like is just not me.That doesn't mean I'm tough and rough mind you.I'm well mannered and behave well.Especially when I have to clear pedestrians off the cycle track !!!

Madhu,moving is very stressful so try to prepare well ahead if you can.You know the saying "Fail to prepare....prepare to fail"

Mandy,,,trust you to be under par on your time off,feel better soon and take your own advice.
Too windy for cycling today,so off to the auction house, then to the pet suppliers for aquarium plants and maybe a couple of new fish.
 
Just a quick (for me) check in (as I've written this, not so quick after all), I'm so glad your new job is working out for you Cat (and that Lily is doing as well as she is). I hope all upcoming moves, infusions, bike rides, weather and everything else works out as it should. And yes, I'm feeling better after my procedure. They gave me the choice of having a painkiller and sedative (like valium) or not, plus had novacaine where they inserted the cath.
Of course I chose both. Still, I was awake for the entire procedure. Some remember the cath procedure with these meds, some don't. It was a strange sensation when you can feel something moving around in your heart, at times bordering on uncomfortable, but not outrageously so, but just as it would get uncomfortable the catheter would be moved and all was well again. Really much easier than other tests I have had. The effects of the meds were the hard part and gave me quite the hangover for the past day and a half. I also have driving restrictions until tomorrow because of the meds, and lifting restrictions for a week in the arm the cath was inserted thru (I was told they would go thru the neck, but they went thru my arm. I'm actually glad they did, the idea of having a shot of novacaine in the neck wasn't too appealing.)
Casper said "woof" to everyone, tho he hides behind my back while doing so. Today we took him for a ride back to the animal shelter were got him at to give them a donation of old towels (this shelter has a dog that has made international news of late because of where she was found and the condition she was in, no hair left because of a bad case of mange and scabs all over her poor body). With all the press people have asked what was needed there, and towels were high on the priority because she is so contagious they have to use a new towel each time they use a towel, then throw it away. The workers there have to be gowned and gloved as well when they handle her, but she apparently is a sweet dog craving human affection and well behaved considering all she has been thru. They expect a full recovery. When we brought Casper in they all exclaimed "Casper!" and all the workers ran to greet him, calling others from back rooms. Some even wanted to just hold him (after I pulled him out from behind me.) That shelter obviously loves its dogs and takes good care of them, and I know he remembered them, but I'm glad he prefers us to them.
Still winning.
 
Thanks Mandy :) I'm taking it really easy. The movers are coming tomorrow, so the last 2 days have been crazy. But it should ease out once they pick everything up. I hope your gut behaves [emoji173]

Hey Cat, his employer has said the same as yours. Their insurance kicks in on the 1st of every month, so we made sure he joins his new job on 31st Jan, so the insurance can kick in from 1st Feb. He can enroll in it after 2 weeks and then we will get our id cards etc. Until then we can reimburse. My only concern is finding a new GI who meets our needs. After that we need to figure out the next infusion.
 
Hi all.. carol im tryin to take my own advice and resting as much as i can.
My guts seem a bit calmer today☺.

Sandy aw it sounds as if they were really glad to see him at the shelter. Aw the poor wee dog with the mange etc. I really hope she will be well soon and finds a good home. 💕

Madhu glad hubbys insurance will be a smooth transition. Sure makes life easier. Wishing you the best of luck with the move n hubbys job change💕
 
Is this real?. Can’t find any posts from anyone today on LOW....
What’s happened......
Hope everyone is ok and not overcome by some unknown epidemic....
For now I am
Winning......
 
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